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in News on 30th November 2020 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park Update For Nationwide Move to Level 3
30th November 2020 - Update from Fota Wildlife Park in relation to December at the Park following updated governmental restrictions. In an ongoing effort to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19 Fota Wildlife Park is running a reduced capacity and is requesting all visitors to strictly follow the guidelines regarding travel limits and to follow Fota Wildlife Park’s current opening procedures below. • Pre-booked online tickets with…
in News on 27th November 2020 with 0 Comments
Thank you from Fota Wildlife Park
Last Wednesday 18th Nov, the 'Save Dublin Zoo' campaign was launched which highlighted the issues facing not only Dublin Zoo but all of the Zoological facilities in Ireland. Since then we had an influx of calls and messages of concern and offers of donations and support from the public, including from our visitors, members, locals and those living further afield.
We’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all who…
in Animals on 2nd November 2020 with 0 Comments
Ranger Grace Answers Your Lemur Questions
World Lemur Day is the last Friday of October every year to celebrate lemurs and spread world-wide awareness on the species and their conservation.
All lemur species are found in Madagascar. The Island of Madagascar has lost 90% of its forest cover in the last 200 years. This has resulted in 80% of its animal and plant life being in danger of extinction.
Fota Wildlife Park, is home to three different species of lemur, Red-bellied…
in News on 30th October 2020 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park - later opening at 10am on Sat 31 October due to the effects of Storm Aiden
Please note we will not be open until 10am on Saturday 31st October due to the weather warning in place as a result of the effects of Storm Aiden.
We have been in direct contact with all bookings for the 9.30 am slot and we apologise for the inconvenience caused.
The decision to open later on Saturday 31st October is for the safety of the visitors and staff of Fota Wildlife Park. We thank you for your patience and…
in Animals on 20th October 2020 with 0 Comments
International Sloth Day at Fota Wildlife Park
Today is International Sloth Day and we're thrilled to share this update from our ranger Julien about Matheo, our Linne's Two-toed Sloth in the park.
We know some visitors have been missing him while the Tropical House has been closed, so Julien has answered some questions we get asked about the sloth. Watch below -
in News on 20th October 2020 with 0 Comments
Update from Fota Wildlife Park in Response to a Nationwide Move to Level 5
20th October 2020 - Update from Fota Wildlife Park in response to a nationwide move to Level 5 In an ongoing effort to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19 Fota Wildlife Park is requesting all visitors to strictly follow the guidelines regarding travel limits (within 5K only) and to follow Fota Wildlife Park’s current opening procedures below. • Pre-booked online tickets only with allocated timeslots to control capacity (only…
in News on 20th October 2020 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park Closed - Tuesday October 20th
Please note we will be closed today, Tuesday, October 20th, due to high tides and some spot flooding within the wildlife park.
We have been contacting directly all bookings for today, if you booked to visit the park for this date please stand by for a direct contact update on your booking.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused. All the animals in the park are doing well and are being looked after by our animal care team. The decision to…
in Conservation on 8th October 2020 with 0 Comments
Donation to Fota Wildlife Park’s Native Species Projects from Eagle Athletic Club
Many fans of Fota Wildlife Park will be familiar with the Eagle AC 5K ‘Cheetah Run’ race which has taken place in the park yearly since 2009 and has in recent years expanded to include a separate 1-mile fun run for younger runners. Usually an annual highlight event at the wildlife park, this year due to Covid-19, like so many events around the country, the races were unable to go ahead.
As well as being a fun and uniquely set run, it is…
in News on 6th October 2020 with 0 Comments
Update from Fota Wildlife Park in response to a nationwide move to Level 3
6th October 2020 - Update from Fota Wildlife Park in response to a nationwide move to Level 3 In an ongoing effort to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19 Fota Wildlife Park is requesting all visitors to strictly follow the guidelines regarding movement within the county (of Cork only) and to follow Fota Wildlife Park’s current opening procedures below. • Pre-booked online tickets only with allocated timeslots to control capacity…
in News on 24th September 2020 with 0 Comments
Fota’s Education Department welcomes students back this Semester
Fota Wildlife Park was delighted to resume its formal education programmes this week having been closed since early March. While the centre is open to receiving bookings from both schools and colleges, it is operating at a reduced capacity in line with current health and safety guidelines. The centre welcomed its first leaving certificate group on Monday and additional safety protocols have been implemented to facilitate the…
The Ostrich doesn't bury its heads in sand! The myth originates from the fact that males dig large, deep nests and while they are turning theit eggs with their beak, it can appear that their heads are buried in the sand from distance.
