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Pitter patter of tiny meerkat feet

28 July 2010

Our baby boom shows no sign of slowing with the arrival of five baby meerkats!


Elephants get trunks on for new mud bath

23 July 2010

The elephant house at Belfast Zoo is quickly becoming a beauty parlour for Northern Ireland’s largest clients!


Izzy the zebra

21 July 2010

Belfast Zoos busy baby season continues with the birth of a female Grant’s zebra.


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15 July 2010

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Cheeky little monkeys!

14 July 2010

It’s been a busy week for Belfast Zoo as two tiny baby monkeys have been born.


Our animals

Belfast Zoo is home to more than 1,200 animals and 140 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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