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Events | 6 April 2025

The Mane Event 5k run at Belfast Zoo

There will be the exciting drum of a herd of runners making their way through the zoo on Sunday, 6 April 2025.

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The Mane Event 5k run at Belfast Zoo

Events | 6 April 2025

The Mane Event 5k run at Belfast Zoo

There will be the exciting drum of a herd of runners making their way through the zoo on Sunday, 6 April 2025.

The William Brown Conservation Award competition

Competitions | 22 November 2024 - 11 April 2025

The William Brown Conservation Award competition

The William Brown Conservation Award is a competition open to schools with children and young people aged between eight and 16.

Celebrate Mother's Day with our 'mums go free' offer

News | 5 March 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day with our 'mums go free' offer

On Mother's Day, Sunday 30 March 2025, bring the special woman in your life to the zoo for an adventure she won't forget.

Pick up some roar-some gifts at Belfast Zoo

News | 14 November 2024

Pick up some roar-some gifts at Belfast Zoo

We've got plenty of ideas to help you find the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. Choose from a junior keeper for a d...

We welcome a new baby Colobus Monkey

News | 17 October 2024

We welcome a new baby Colobus Monkey

We are delighted to announce the birth of an Eastern black and white colobus monkey. The new arrival was found by keepers on 17 Oc...

Death of Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear

News | 9 September 2024

Death of Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Bora, the Malayan Sun Bear.

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