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News | 6 March 2026

Thheiba and Fidda

We’re sad to share the news that our two remaining Barbary lionesses at Belfast Zoo, Thheiba and Fidda, have passed peacefully.

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Death of Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear

News | 9 September 2024

Death of Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear.

Three is the magic number

News | 22 August 2024

Three is the magic number

Belfast Zoo is thrilled with the birth of a Rothschild's giraffe on 13 August 2024.

All good things come in threes

News | 11 July 2024

All good things come in threes

In September 2023 we welcomed three new additions to our Colobus monkey family.

Trunkful of Memories: Farewell Dhunja and Yhetto

News | 28 June 2024

Trunkful of Memories: Farewell Dhunja and Yhetto

Belfast Zoo will say farewell to two of its oldest and most beloved animals on the 24 of July 2024.

Happy first birthday, Kofi

News | 7 October 2022

Happy first birthday, Kofi

We celebrated the first birthday of gorilla, Kofi, on Thursday.

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