Fota Wildlife Park
"Many endangered species live in open, natural surroundings at Fota"
Overview
Established with the primary aim of conservation, Fota Wildlife Park has more than 90 species of exotic wildlife in open, natural surroundings. Many of the animals wander freely around the park. Giraffes, zebras, ostriches, cheetahs and a wide array of waterfowl are among the species here. The Asian Sanctuary is home to a number of endangered species including Asiatic lions, Indian rhino and Sumatran tigers. The Tropical House has butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians and tropical fish.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Mar-Oct, daily 10-6; Nov-Mar, daily 10-4.30 (last admission 1.5hrs before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Cork is Ireland’s southernmost county, and is also the largest. There’s a lot of coastline, most of which is rocky and dramatic, but there are some amazing beaches, like Barleycove, Inchydoney and Owenahincha.