FAQ’s
Q: Why do we not keep lions, tigers, or elephants?
A: These potentially dangerous animals need especially secure compounds to separate them from the public. They also need large areas. Fota Wildlife Park has not the space to keep them.
Q: Is the water in the lake of good quality?
A: Although there may be a light scum on the lake surface, the water is clean. Estuarine habitats, such as the Fota Wildlife Park lake, are highly productive and support much algae and other life. Our management system for the lake ensures that it is clean.
Q: Why do we ask visitors not to feed the animals?
A: The animals are fed specially prepared diets. Feeding by visitors may harm the animals because the food offered is usually unsuitable.
Q: Could the park stay open longer in the evenings?
A: It is important for the park to close when it does in the evenings to allow the animals a quiet time without the presence of visitors.
Q: What is "biodiversity"?
A: Biodiversity is the diversity of life. It consists of the diversity of species; the diversity of genes within species; and the diversity of ecosystems, which are themselves comprised of communities of living organisms interacting with the physical environment.
Q: How does the Membership Work.
Membership to Fota Wildlife Park is a great way to contribute to the park. Have a look at our Membership page here.
Q: Is there any job opportunities at the park?
The park usually recruits twice a year once in January/February and the other in May/June, this process covers a range of roles including gate staff, talks people, train drivers etc..
