News and events
Easter at Belfast Zoo
Visit the zoo on Easter Monday, 21 April, and Easter Tuesday, 22 April, for an unforgettable family day out.
Delilah, the gorilla, has passed away at Belfast Zoo
Delilah, the gorilla, has passed away at Belfast Zoo
It is with deep regret that Belfast Zoo has announced the death of Delilah.
One of Belfast Zoo’s oldest residents is celebrating a milestone birthday!
One of Belfast Zoo’s oldest residents is celebrating a milestone birthday!
Delilah celebrated her 60th birthday by unwrapping her presents with the rest of her troop.
Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of an endangered red panda
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!
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
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!
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...