News and events
Festive wreath-making workshop at Belfast Zoo
Book your place on our festive wreath-making workshop and enjoy a magical time of festive cheer.
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...
Spot the new arrival at Belfast Zoo – Mia the Cheetah!
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 ...
Brian the Lion celebrates Four Stars awarded by Tourism NI
Brian the Lion celebrates Four Stars awarded by Tourism NI
Belfast Zoo has been awarded a four-star grading from Tourism NI and the zoo’s mascot ‘Brian the Lion’ has been celebrating with g...
Refurbished Rainforest House reopens with new “Sloth Snug”
Refurbished Rainforest House reopens with new “Sloth Snug”
Belfast Zoo has reopened their Rainforest House in time for Easter, with exciting new updates.
Swing into spring this Easter
Swing into spring this Easter
We are getting ready for an egg-stra special Easter at Belfast Zoo on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 April.