Fota Wildlife Park Claimed

Fota Wildlife Park, part of the Zoological Society of Ireland, is located on 100 acres on Fota Island, just 10km east of Cork City, and welcomes around 430,000 visitors each year.

Discover wild encounters at Fota Wildlife Park, where free-roaming animals make every visit extraordinary. You might find kangaroos bounding past or ring-tailed lemurs swinging overhead. Experience the wild behaviours of endangered species such as Asian lions, Sumatran tigers, and Indian rhinos in the Asian Sanctuary.

Fota Wildlife Park is open daily from 9.30am all year round, and it’s easy to plan your visit by booking tickets or annual passes online at www.fotawildlife.ie.

Fota Wildlife Park is easily accessible by car or train, thanks to a direct Irish Rail link right to Fota.

The park offers a variety of dining options, including the Savannah Café and the family-friendly Oasis Café by the lake. During peak times and the summer season, visitors can also enjoy tasty treats at the Asian Sanctuary, where food vendors Volcano Pizza, Dinky Donuts, and artisan coffee from Badger and Dodo are available.

The younger visitors can also enjoy the two playgrounds, and the park’s tour train offers a fun and easy way to explore. Don’t forget to stop by the Serengeti Gift Shop, which offer branded merchandise, gifts, toys, books, jewellery, and educational puzzles—there’s something to suit every taste and budget.

Those visitors looking for an even more memorable visit, can book a VIP Experience that includes a guided tour and behind-the-scenes access (subject to availability, please call the office to enquire on (021) 481 2678).

Fota Wildlife Park is more than just a day out—it’s a place with a purpose. As a conservation charity, Fota Wildlife Park cares for several different animal species in danger of extinction. Through long-established breeding programmes, which are run cooperatively with other institutions around the world, the Park is helping restore populations of some species while protecting the very survival of others.

Visit www.fotawildlife.ie to plan your journey or book your tickets today.