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Belfast Zoo shares updates and behind-the-scenes footage of animals in the hope it will lift `community spirit' amid Covid-19 lock-down

Meerkats at Belfast Zoo - Belfast Zoo is providing updates, and sharing behind-the-scenes footage of animals in the hope it will lift `community spirit' amid Covid-19 lock-down
Meerkats at Belfast Zoo - Belfast Zoo is providing updates, and sharing behind-the-scenes footage of animals in the hope it will lift `community spirit' amid Covid-19 lock-down Meerkats at Belfast Zoo - Belfast Zoo is providing updates, and sharing behind-the-scenes footage of animals in the hope it will lift `community spirit' amid Covid-19 lock-down

Belfast Zoo has reminded members of the public who are unable to visit the popular venue due to it being closed amid due the coronavirus crisis that they can keep up-to-date with the residents' antics on social media.

The Zoo is providing regular updates and has taken steps to record behind-the-scenes footage of the animals.

These are then being shared on the zoo's Facebook page, Twitter account and on its Instagram account with the hashtag #BelfastZooComesToYou.

The Zoo, which is home to more than 120 different species, hope the updates will provide positive news during the Covid-19 lock-down and help lift community spirit.

Alyn Cairns, Zoo manager said: "Belfast Zoo is very popular with families, particularly at this time of year as we head towards the Easter holidays.

"But because we are closed at the moment, we thought it would be nice to capture some footage behind the scenes and share it with all of our followers on social media," he said.

"I also want to take this opportunity to personally thank all of our keepers and staff for everything they are doing to help us continue to provide the highest level of care at this difficult time".

Mr Cairns added: "We also want to remind everyone that Easter celebrations are still taking place and you can virtually check in on the animals as they get treated to brightly coloured paper-mache eggs filled with their favourite delicacy of meal worms and crickets.

"A special Easter themed competition will be taking place on our Facebook page from Good Friday until Easter Sunday, so keep an eye out for the chance to win some prizes".