Preserving animal life and habitats in the wild are two of our primary objectives at Fota Wildlife Park.
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Outside of its breeding season, Lechwe generally live in male-only and female-only herds. Its legs are covered in a water-repelling substance that allows the animal run quickly while in knee-deep water; in contrast, the species is not as agile a mover on dry land.
Fota Wildlife Park, a project of the Zoological Society of Ireland, is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital and has a charitable status.
The registered office of the company is located at Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork | Company Registration in Ireland No. 96949