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Lily the Lion gives birth in new home
Lily the lion gives birth in new home
08 Aug 2018
Our famous lion, Lily, has recently welcomed another cub in her new home in Olomouc Zoo.
Capybara babies born at Belfast Zoo
World’s largest rodent gives birth
01 Aug 2018
We are celebrating the arrival of two more capybara babies.
The latest arrival was born to mother, Ariel and father, Aurthur on 28 May 2018.
We are celebrating the birth of Betty Bantu the blesbok
24 Jul 2018
The latest arrival was born to mother, Ariel and father, Aurthur on 28 May 2018.
New gates at Belfast Zoo
Travel back in time to the Belfast Zoo of the 1940s
20 Jul 2018
Travel back in time to the Belfast Zoo of the 1940s, as featured in the movie, 'Zoo' (now showing in cinemas across Northern Ireland)!
Maximus
Belfast Zoo is very ‘fawned’ of their latest arrival!
19 Jul 2018
Belfast Zoo is celebrating the birth of the world’s smallest deer, a Southern pudu!
Zoo Manager Alyn Cairns for quiet hour
Shhhh…Belfast Zoo goes ‘quiet’ this July!
16 Jul 2018
On Saturday 28 July 2018, Belfast Zoo will go ‘quiet’ once again!
Gentoo Penguin chicks
Nine penguin chicks make a ‘splash’ at Belfast Zoo
10 Jul 2018
We are celebrating the arrival of some ‘flippered’ friends as nine gentoo penguins have hatched!
Brian the lion with a young child at Belfast Zoo.
We are holding our first sensory day
26 Jun 2018
On 30 June 2018 we will hold our first ever ‘sensory day’! This new event will allow visitors on the autism spectrum (or with other sensory requirements), their family and friends to enjoy a ‘zooper’ day out in a stress-free environment.
Asian elephant
Win the chance to be an elephant keeper for a day
18 Jun 2018
Belfast Zoo is due to hit the big screen on 29 June 2018 when ‘Zoo’ is released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland and to celebrate we are offering you the chance to win a ZOOPER prize!
We have recently launched a new accessible vehicle, which will be available for visitors to book throughout the summer.
Hop on board our new accessible ‘zoo-mobile’
18 Jun 2018
We have recently launched a new accessible vehicle, which will be available for visitors to book throughout the summer.
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eastern bongo
Easter at Belfast Zoo...

Date: 10 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2020

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Explorers' Club...

Date: 17 Apr 2020

Keep your little explorers busy this Easter with the adventure of a lifetime at our E...

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Quiet Hour
Quiet Hour...

Date: 26 Apr 2020

Shhhh! Enjoy the peace and quiet of Belfast Zoo during Quiet Hour....

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Quiet Hour
Quiet Hour...

Date: 31 May 2020

Shhhh! Enjoy the peace and quiet of Belfast Zoo during Quiet Hour....

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Quiet Hour
Quiet Hour...

Date: 28 Jun 2020

Shhhh! Enjoy the peace and quiet of Belfast Zoo during Quiet Hour....

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Quiet Hour
Quiet Hour...

Date: 30 Aug 2020

Shhhh! Enjoy the peace and quiet of Belfast Zoo during Quiet Hour....

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