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Giraffe at Belfast zoo.
Giraffes off show to the public
02 Nov 2020
We're carrying out essential maintenance to our giraffe enclosure, which means from Monday 2 November our giraffes won't be on show to the public.
Red panda at Belfast Zoo
Opening times update
23 Oct 2020
We reviewed our winter opening hours. Due to new COVID restrictions, we have brought forward our last admission from 2.30pm to 1.30pm.
Bug Hotel by Lily
The Results Are In! Belfast Zoo Bug Hotel Competition
20 Oct 2020
Thank you to everyone who entered our Bug Hotel Competition!
Bullfinch at Belfast Zoo.
Belfast Zoo Bug Hotel Competition!
05 Oct 2020
Belfast Zoo is on the hunt for the finest, most creative and bug-friendly designs for our first ever Bug Hotel Competition!
Meerkats with a pumpkin.
Belfast Zoo pumpkin carving Facebook competition
02 Oct 2020
Send us a snap of your pumpkin for a chance to win one of our goodie bags!
Red Squirrels at Belfast Zoo
Red squirrel population fighting back with help from Belfast Zoo Breeding Programme
28 Sep 2020
Belfast Zoo will mark national Red Squirrel Awareness Week with the release of red squirrels at both Dunnywater and Carnfunnock Country Park.
Belfast Zoo wins two awards at British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquarium Awards
Belfast Zoo celebrates success with two BIAZA Awards
18 Sep 2020
We are celebrating following our success at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquarium Awards. The annual award ceremony recognises outstanding achievements in the zoological world and Belfast Zoo was awarded two prestigious prizes.
Baby Rothchild's giraffe
Hello baby! Second giraffe calf born in three months
27 Aug 2020
The new arrival is the second giraffe calf born at the Zoo in the last three months. Late on Thursday night, Neja the giraffe, became a fourth-time mother when she gave birth to the herd's newest female Rothschild’s giraffe.
Coronavirus signage at Belfast Zoo
A paw-some month welcoming back our visitors!
05 Aug 2020
On Sunday 5 July, staff had the pleasure of welcoming members, supporters and brand new visitors back to the zoo since being temporarily closed to the public for over three months.
Lord Mayor of Belfast with giraffes
Lord Mayor has a ‘zooper’ day out
22 Jul 2020
Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman, Frank McCoubrey, has paid us a visit to thank staff for their hard work during lockdown and meet our newest zoo residents!
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