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News and events

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Two of Peppa pig's Tamworth piglets.

Meet Peppa pig and the latest arrivals at Belfast Zoo’s farmyard

17 May 2013

Spring has officially arrived at Belfast Zoo and keepers have been kept particularly busy caring for the latest additions to the zoo farmyard!

Pixie the chimpanzee with mother, Kim.

Chimpanzee born at Belfast Zoo

03 May 2013

Pixie was born on 10 April 2013 to mother, Kim, and father, Andy.

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Our animals

Belfast Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals and more than 150 different species.

The majority of our animals are in danger in their natural habitat.

About the zoo

Belfast Zoo opened in 1934 and is one of Northern Ireland's top attractions.

It receives more than 300,000 visitors a year.

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