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in Kids on 23rd March 2018 with 0 Comments
Easter Activities at Fota Wildlife 2018
Are you looking for a fun filled day out with the family? Fota Wildlife Park is offering a range of activities for all ages with storytelling, wildlife talks, feeding times, face painting and arts and crafts making for a great day out this Easter break.
Easter Sunday Storytelling – April 1st
Candlelit Tales presents Fionn and the Fianna; a lively, fun, interactive storytelling and music show, designed for children.
Head on spellbinding…
in Kids on 22nd March 2018 with 0 Comments
Easter Storytelling
Join Candlelit Tales in Fota Wildlife Park for Fionn and the Fianna.
Candlelit Tales specialise in retelling the stories of Irish Myth as they were traditionally told. Entertaining all ages, from the Dublin night life to family days out, Candlelit Tales present this lively, fun, interactive storytelling and music show, specially designed for children.
Head on spellbinding journey with Fionn MacCumhaill, a golden-haired boy, born and…
in Animals on 20th March 2018 with 0 Comments
Frog Updates - World Frog Day
Today, March 20th is World Frog Day and here at Fota Wildlife Park we wanted to tell you a little bit more about two of the Critically Endangered frog species in our Tropical House.
First up, is the Mountain Chicken Frog. These frogs recently moved into a new enclosure in the Tropical House, featuring a waterfall and rain machine.
One of the world’s largest frogs, with adult females growing up to 21 centimeters (!)…
in Animals on 12th March 2018 with 0 Comments
Snake talk Patricks Day in the Tropical House
If you are looking for a wild day out that’s away from the crowds and the noise of the parades then check out Fota Wildlife Park this St. Patricks Day!
We will have a special talk on snakes in our Tropical House with one of the wildlife park’s rangers, Julien Fonteneau at 1 pm on Saturday, the 17th March. Julien will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and explain more about our snake species, the Jamaican Boa and Dumeril’s…
in Kids on 8th March 2018 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park Poetry Trail Competition
Budding young poets, how would you like to see your poem in print, or win a trip to Fota Wildlife Park for your school or your family?
Building on last year's success, Fota Wildlife Park has teamed up again with Poetry Ireland to offer children aged 5-12 a chance to win a trip to Fota Wildlife Park for their entire class on Poetry Day Ireland, Thursday 26 April 2018. Winning poems will also appear on a special poetry trail map, which visitors…
in News on 4th March 2018 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park to reopen tomorrow 5 March
Fota Wildlife Park will reopen to the public tomorrow Monday 5th March. Thanks to our expert animal staff who looked after all our animals during the recent snowy weather conditions. (Image credit Willie Duffy)
in Conservation on 22nd February 2018 with 0 Comments
Fota joined Global Wildlife Conservation in funding the Saola Conservation Breeding Centre
Fota Wildlife Park Answered Call from the Saola Working Group to Help Save Asian “Unicorn” by donating a total of €20,000 since 2013
Fota Wildlife Park joined Global Wildlife Conservation and other Zoos and Wildlife Parks Worldwide in funding the critical Saola Conservation Breeding Centre
Fota Wildlife Park last year donated €10,000 to the Saola Working Group as part of a worldwide coordinated call to fund the setting up of a…
in News on 18th February 2018 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park Saddened by the Loss of Dr. Martin O’Grady
It was with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of one of our Board members, Dr. Martin O'Grady. Martin proved to be a highly inspirational and innovative contributor to this role. He will be sadly missed by the management and board of Fota Wildlife Park and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
in Kids on 12th February 2018 with 0 Comments
EASTER CAMPS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!
Fota Wildlife Park's Annual Easter Camp returns on Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th April.
The camps run from 10 am - 3 pm daily with different activities daily ranging from Easter arts and crafts, exclusive guided tours and exploring the springtime woodlands. The camps are priced at €75 per child for the 3 days or €28 per child for a single day, however, places are limited and demand is high so be sure to book your place now by…
in Animals on 8th February 2018 with 0 Comments
Conservation tips and information on Hedgehogs
At this time of the year one of Ireland’s most distinctive mammals, the hedgehog will awaken from its winter slumber. The hedgehog was named because of its peculiar foraging methods while rummaging in the undergrowth, it emits pig-like grunts—thus, the name hedgehog!
The hedgehog's main line of defence is the possession of spikes which cover all of the upper body with the exception the face, chest, belly, throat and legs which are covered…
The Black-tailed Prairie Dog has an unusual ‘jump-yip’ display where it stands up on its hind legs and throws its forefeet into the air while making one of its variety of calls. The action usually leads prairie dogs nearby to do the same.
