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News | 3 December 2024

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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.

Free kids' tickets in January

News | 2 January 2024

Free kids' tickets in January

Start the new year with our fantastic offer. Get a free child's ticket with every adult ticket bought in January. 

Lord Mayor opens New Kingdom at Belfast Zoo!

News | 8 August 2023

Lord Mayor opens New Kingdom at Belfast Zoo!

The ‘Kingdom of the Barbary Lion’ has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at Belfast Zoo. The Lord Mayor of Belfas...

Girl Power at Belfast Zoo!

News | 4 July 2023

Girl Power at Belfast Zoo!

Several females have been welcomed to Belfast Zoo’s animal collection in the last months, as part of their commitment and particip...

Spot the new arrival at Belfast Zoo – Mia the Cheetah!

News | 26 May 2023

Spot the new arrival at Belfast Zoo – Mia the Cheetah!

Belfast zoo is delighted to welcome back the world's fastest land animal. A female cheetah called Mia, arrived from Fota Wildlife ...

Visit the zoo this half-term to enter our prize draw

News | 3 February 2023

Visit the zoo this half-term to enter our prize draw

You and your flock could win a fantastic prize if you book online and visit the zoo this half-term.

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