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October is officially the month of celebrations! 🎉Our linne's two toed sloth - Priscita, turned six last week! 🎂Priscita...
14/10/2026

October is officially the month of celebrations! 🎉

Our linne's two toed sloth - Priscita, turned six last week! 🎂

Priscita joined us as a one and a half year old sloth from Straubing Zoo in Germany in 2022 and has since became a firm favourite at Belfast Zoo.

To celebrate, Priscita received a bowl full of her favourite snacks!🎁

👋Say hello to Priscita on your next visit!
⏰We are open Monday to Sunday each week from 10am until 4pm, with last admission at 2.30pm!
🎫Book your tickets here: www.belfastzoo.co.uk

Visitor Information - today and tomorrow🌳Rolling walkway closures will be in place at the Zoo on Tuesday 13 and Wednesda...
13/10/2026

Visitor Information - today and tomorrow🌳

Rolling walkway closures will be in place at the Zoo on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October while we carry out essential tree maintenance throughout the Zoo site.

Walkway closures will affect the giraffe loop, monkey loop and penguin walkways. Visitors are advised to use alternative routes throughout the Zoo and to allow extra time for their visit.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/essential-tree-maintenance-october-2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Best Humorous Caption Winners! 😂🐒Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand w...
11/10/2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Best Humorous Caption Winners! 😂🐒

Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words… but the right caption can make it even better! 🤣

Our Best Humorous Caption category celebrates the funny, unexpected and downright hilarious moments that make animal photography so entertaining.

A huge congratulations to our top three winners!

🥇 1st Place: Fiona Beattie
🥈 2nd Place: Barry Blaney
🥉 3rd Place: Joe Beattie

Image one caption: Do you think they have my size?
Image two caption: Quick! call the plumber, we've sprung a leak
Image three caption: Doing the Floss Dance

Thank you to everyone who took part and put their creativity and sense of humour to the test. You’ve given us plenty of reasons to smile! 😆

You can view the full list of winners here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/belfast-zoo-photography-competition-2025-winners-a

Congratulations to all our winners! A member of our team will be in touch 🎉

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Zoo Landscapes Winners! 📸🌿From leafy pathways and scenic views to the beautiful su...
11/10/2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Zoo Landscapes Winners! 📸🌿

From leafy pathways and scenic views to the beautiful surroundings of Cave Hill, Belfast Zoo has plenty of special spots to discover.

Our Zoo Landscapes category celebrates the scenery, atmosphere and natural beauty that make a visit to Belfast Zoo so memorable. We’ve loved seeing the zoo captured from so many different perspectives!

Congratulations to our winning photographers!

🥇 1st Place: Peter Soult
🥈 2nd Place: Fiona Beattie
🥉 3rd Place: Marina Wells

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared a glimpse of Belfast Zoo through your lens 💚

You can view the full list of winners here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/belfast-zoo-photography-competition-2025-winners-a

Congratulations to all our winners! A member of our team will be in touch 🎉

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Wildlife in Need Winners! 🐾💚Photography can do more than capture a moment; it can ...
11/10/2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Wildlife in Need Winners! 🐾💚

Photography can do more than capture a moment; it can help tell important stories about wildlife and the need to protect the natural world 💚

Our Wildlife in Need category celebrates photographs that highlight the vulnerability, challenges and conservation needs of wildlife. Thank you to everyone who entered and helped shine a light on the importance of protecting animals and their habitats.

Congratulations to our top three winners!

🥇 1st Place: Bruce Marshall
🥈 2nd Place: Peter Soult
🥉 3rd Place: Bruce Marshall

Every image has the potential to inspire greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife. Thank you for sharing yours with us 💚

You can view the full list of winners here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/belfast-zoo-photography-competition-2025-winners-a

Congratulations to all our winners! A member of our team will be in touch 🎉

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Professional Photographer Winners! 🏆📷From incredible detail to perfectly captured ...
11/10/2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Professional Photographer Winners! 🏆📷

From incredible detail to perfectly captured moments, we’ve been blown away by the talent showcased in our Professional Photographer category!

A huge congratulations to our top three winners, whose photography captures the beauty and character of the animals at Belfast Zoo 🦁

🥇 1st Place: Stephen Henderson
🥈 2nd Place: Janos Szabo
🥉 3rd Place: Frances Price
🌟 Highly Commended: Stephen Henderson

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their work with us. We’re delighted to celebrate the creativity and skill of our photography community!

You can view the full list of winners here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/belfast-zoo-photography-competition-2025-winners-a

Congratulations to all our winners! A member of our team will be in touch 🎉

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Under 18 Winners! 📸🌟Young photographers, take a bow! 👏 We’ve loved seeing Belfast ...
11/10/2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Under 18 Winners! 📸🌟

Young photographers, take a bow! 👏 We’ve loved seeing Belfast Zoo through the eyes of our younger visitors, with so many brilliant photographs showcasing their creativity, imagination and love of wildlife.

Congratulations to our winners in the Under 18 category!

🥇 1st Place: Ruby Saoirse Curry
🥈 2nd Place: Amy Sizer
🥉 3rd Place: Harry Stronge
🌟 Highly Commended: James Dalton

A big well done to everyone who entered. We hope you continue exploring, snapping and sharing your passion for the natural world! 💚

You can view the full list of winners here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/belfast-zoo-photography-competition-2025-winners-a

Congratulations to all our winners! A member of our team will be in touch 🎉

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Zoo Visitor Winners! 🦒📸Our visitors see Belfast Zoo from a unique perspective, and...
11/10/2026

Belfast Zoo Photography Competition – Zoo Visitor Winners! 🦒📸

Our visitors see Belfast Zoo from a unique perspective, and we’ve loved seeing the special moments, animal encounters and memories you’ve captured during your visits!💚

A huge congratulations to our winners in the Zoo Visitor category of our photography competition!

🥇 1st Place: Simon Johnston
🥈 2nd Place: Mark Weir
🥉 3rd Place: Colin Gamble
🌟 Highly Commended: Asghar Laei

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their fantastic photographs with us. Your creativity helps showcase the magic of a day at Belfast Zoo!

You can view the full list of winners here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/news-and-events/news/belfast-zoo-photography-competition-2025-winners-a

Congratulations to all our winners! A member of our team will be in touch 🎉

Planning a family day out at Belfast Zoo? Don’t forget to capture a special moment with the grandparents!💚📸Visit our par...
09/10/2026

Planning a family day out at Belfast Zoo? Don’t forget to capture a special moment with the grandparents!💚📸

Visit our partners, Photo Experience, at the Buzz Stop! Throughout October every photography package purchased comes with a FREE photo with your grandparents!

It’s the perfect way to capture a memory you can treasure long after your day at Belfast Zoo.

⏰We are open Monday to Sunday each week from 10am until 4pm, with last admission at 2.30pm!
🎫Book your tickets here: www.belfastzoo.co.uk

Where did the time go?Five years. Two very different-sized gorillas. One very special birthday!🎉Our western lowland gori...
09/10/2026

Where did the time go?

Five years. Two very different-sized gorillas. One very special birthday!🎉

Our western lowland gorilla - Kofi, turned five yesterday. As you can tell, someone has been eating their greens! 💪🦍

Kofi is a Belfast Zoo native - born on 8th October 2021 to mother Kamili and father Gugas, the troop's silverback.

Kofi's arrival was particularly significant due to the collaborative breeding and conservation programme for western gorillas, which are critically endangered in the wild.

Happy Birthday Kofi! 🎂

👋Say hello to Kofi on your next visit!
⏰We are open Monday to Sunday each week from 10am until 4pm, with last admission at 2.30pm!
🎫Book your tickets here: www.belfastzoo.co.uk

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