Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park and its collection

Fota Wildlife Park, opened in 1983, is a zoo in Cork, Ireland.

It opened in 1983 as an independently funded non-profit charity, and several of its sections are laid out by habitat and region. In 2017 it drew 455,559 visitors, ranking eleventh among Ireland's paid attractions that year.

Animals and collection

Close to 30 mammal species and 50 bird species are kept. The park coordinates the European breeding programme for the Sudan cheetah and holds the studbook for the Kafue and red lechwe.

Things to do

Things to do include Panoramic Wheel, Wildlife Talks and Feeding Times.

What the venue says

• The Drey Café (located by the park-side entrance of the Education, Conservation, and Research Centre) serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and snacks.
• €3 Parking CONTACTLESS PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE This fee goes towards the upkeep of Fota House and Gardens.
• The park grounds are wheelchair accessible, featuring six accessible restrooms located across the Main Entrance, the Asian Sanctuary, the Oasis Café near the lake, and the Education, Conservation, and Research Centre.
• Visitors with additional needs can receive a 50% ticket discount, with free entry for an accompanying carer upon presenting supporting documentation (such as a carers card, lanyard, or associate members card).
• The park also provides a downloadable social story and a free sensory map to help guests navigate different sensory levels.
• pet dogs and assistance/guide dogs are strictly not permitted inside the wildlife park.