Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park Park closes 90 mins after last entry. Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, Ireland. Conservation, Education & Fun. Charity No. 20011857
♿🚾🅿️ Charity Number: 20011857
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In addition to the wonderful array of free-roaming animals, visitors also have the opportunity to see highly endangered species such as the Rothschild giraffe, European Bison, Lion Tailed Macaque and Scimitar Horned Oryx, most of them without the obstacle of fenced-in exhibits. This is the most spectacular aspect of Fota Wildlife Park and is the reason you'll want to spend a full day exploring Ireland's Wildest Attraction. Fota Wildlife Park is a registered conservation and education charity.

Be sure to catch the final day of our summer season 'Wildlife Talks' and learn all about your favourite species from one...
23/08/2026

Be sure to catch the final day of our summer season 'Wildlife Talks' and learn all about your favourite species from one of our award-winning Education Team today.

10:30– Humboldt penguins
11:30– Asian lions
12:00– Cheetah run
13:00– Spider monkeys
13:30– Drill monkeys
15:00– Sumatran tiger
15:30– Humboldt penguins
16:00– Red pandas
16:30– Grey seal
17:00– Giraffe crossing

22/08/2026

Some Asian lion cubs for you!

The three cubs are still staying close to mum, Arya, who is keeping them safe and out of sight quite a bit when they are sleeping, but they are exploring their habitat a bit more.

Both viewing areas for their large space are open to visitors, be sure to keep an eye out for the little ones.

What's left on your summer to-do list? 🦏Visit the new Indian rhino calf🦁Spot the Asian lion and Sumatran tiger cubs🦭Chec...
21/08/2026

What's left on your summer to-do list?

🦏Visit the new Indian rhino calf
🦁Spot the Asian lion and Sumatran tiger cubs
🦭Check out the daily feeding times and wildlife talks
🎡View the Park from 35 metres above in the Panoramic View Wheel
🍦Ice-cream from The Lookout at Fota Wildlife Park

🙋Who has done it all?

20/08/2026

The Sumatran tiger cubs are still very young and tucked away with their mother, Jambi, they are popping out in view but mostly early mornings and late evenings.
We will be sure to share here on our socials as they get more active.

Catch an engaging and educational wildlife talk presented by our award-winning Education Team on your favourite species!...
19/08/2026

Catch an engaging and educational wildlife talk presented by our award-winning Education Team on your favourite species!
Talks are running daily until the 23rd of August 2026

10:30 – Humboldt penguins
11:30 – Asiatic lions
12:00 – Cheetah run
13:00 – Spider monkeys
13:30 – Drill monkeys
15:00 – Sumatran tiger
15:30 – Humboldt penguins
16:00 – Red pandas
16:30 – Grey seal
17:00 – Giraffe crossing

18/08/2026

What's the best time to see the Indian rhino calf?
Maya and her calf have access to the outdoor paddock but may also move to the shelter of the rhino house, so sightings are never guaranteed.

For the best chance to catch a glimpse of the calf, we recommend visiting the Rhino habitat between 11 am and 4 pm.

Visitors to Fota Wildlife Park are invited to help name the young male calf. Entries can be submitted at a collection point in the Serengeti Shop until the 13th of September, and one lucky winner will receive an annual pass to Fota Wildlife Park. We're looking for a name that reflect the species' native range and cultural heritage.

17/08/2026

All the cubs at Fota Wildlife Park are doing well, while not always visible to visitors in the Park, as their mothers keeping the close and safe, our Ranger John gives an update on the two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born on June 16th, as well as the three endangered Asiatic lion cubs, born on July 1st to mother Arya and father Yali.

16/08/2026

It's and we're celebrating their return!

Overhunting and habitat destruction led to the extinction of the scimitar-horned oryx in the wild during the early 1990s. However, efforts by zoological institutions, including Fota Wildlife Park, and Marwell Wildlife Wildlife have played a crucial role in reintroducing the species to national parks in Tunisia, Morocco, and Senegal, with the goal of re-establishing viable populations. A conservation success story, once classed as Extinct in the Wild they are now classed as Endangered.

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It's a bumper weekend at Fota Wildlife Park with lots to see and do! 🪲Big Bug Weekend Activities in the Education Centre...
14/08/2026

It's a bumper weekend at Fota Wildlife Park with lots to see and do!

🪲Big Bug Weekend Activities in the Education Centre 11 am - 4 pm
🎨Face Painting outside the Education Centre 12 - 1.45 pm
🦁Wildlife Talks throughout the day
🐧Feeding Times throughout the day
🎡And see the views from the Panoramic View Wheel

🦏Be sure to keep an eye out for our Indian rhino - Maya and her calf have access to the outdoor paddock but may also move to the shelter of the rhino house, so sightings are never guaranteed. For the best chance to catch a glimpse of the calf, we recommend visiting the rhino habitat between 11am and 4pm.

🚂Please note visitors travelling by Irish Rail this weekend, a bus replacement service will be operating this weekend. Check with Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail for details.

Address

Fota
Cork
CORK

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+353214812678

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