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News | 3 December 2024

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Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of an endangered red panda

News | 25 August 2023

Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of an endangered red panda

Born to mother Vixen and father Chris in June, the baby red panda has remained inside the paddock. Keeping staff have reported tha...

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...

Lions moving to the new kingdom of the Barbary lion

News | 27 July 2023

Lions moving to the new kingdom of the Barbary lion

We are delighted to announce that we will be moving our lions to the new kingdom of the Barbary lion habitat.

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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