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in Conservation on 23rd August 2018 with 0 Comments
Wild Flowers Growing Here - Pollinators in the Park
In 2015 Ireland joined a small number of countries in Europe who have developed a strategy to address pollinator decline and protect pollination services.
Sixty-eight governmental and non-governmental organisations agreed a shared plan that identifies 81 actions to make Ireland pollinator friendly between now and 2020. Implementation of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre and…
in News on 14th August 2018 with 0 Comments
Early opening to accommodate families living with Autism on Thursday 23rd Aug 8am -10am
Fota Wildlife Park will open early to accommodate families living with autism and who may have difficulty with large crowds - from 8 am to 10 am on Thursday 23rd August. The following facilities will be available for this early opening: Gates, gift shop and restaurants (Savannah and Oasis) open from 8 am The train will run from 8.15 am - 10 am (no whistle) Please remember that animals can be unpredictable and loud creatures at times,…
in Animals on 2nd August 2018 with 0 Comments
Competition to Name First Lion-tailed Macaque Born in Over Four Years at Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park today announced the birth of a Lion-tailed macaque baby (Macaca silenus) on 23rd July to mother Tish and father Mauzer under the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP). The Lion-tailed macaque is one of the most endangered of the Asian primate species and is listed in the Red Data Book (IUCN 2003). The new mum is 11-year-old Fota-born Tish, who is one of the dominant females in the troop, and this is her second baby.…
in Press on 25th July 2018 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park receives Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2018 - 2023
Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce that it has again been chosen as a recipient of the Sandford Award for Heritage Education, which is recognised in Ireland and the UK. Fota Wildlife Park is one of only three institutions in Ireland who has been awarded the Sandford Award – which is a ‘kite mark’ for high-quality education provision which is acknowledged by schools and other educational institutions. Fota Wildlife Park has been a…
in Animals on 20th July 2018 with 0 Comments
Join our fun and educational International Tiger Day celebrations on Sunday 29th July
Join our fun and educational International Tiger Day celebrations on Sunday 29th July and help raise funds for Wild Cat Conservation Alliance
Join the Rangers and staff of Fota Wildlife Park at the Tiger Forest on Sunday 29th July to celebrate International Tiger Day 2018 as there will be special feeding times and talks, an informational and interactive stand run by the Education Department and tiger-themed arts, crafts and face…
in Animals on 16th July 2018 with 0 Comments
World Snake Day 2018 at Fota Wildlife Park
The Jamaican Boa is only found in Jamaica and is the island’s largest, native, terrestrial predator.
Residing within tropical rainforest, plantations, and wetlands, Jamaican Boas will bask in the early morning to increase body temperature, and will spend most of the day hidden away in dense vegetation or tree holes, rock crevices or burrows. Mostly nocturnal, they’ll reside within the tree canopy remaining still, ready to…
in Animals on 10th July 2018 with 0 Comments
Fota’s Most Famous Primate Passes away - RIP Ol’ Blue Eyes
On Saturday 7th July one of the oldest Spider monkeys ever recorded, Ol’ Blue Eyes, died at the very old age of 48 and ½ years. Rangers and staff at Fota Wildlife Park were heartbroken to learn that she passed away from a brief age-related illness on Saturday morning - as she was one of the best-loved and well-known residents. Ol’ Blue Eyes originally came to Fota Wildlife Park from Chester Zoo in 1993.
The average life expectancy of a…
in Animals on 28th June 2018 with 0 Comments
Baby Boom at Fota - three Scimitar-horned Oryx calves and two European bison calves born recently
Fota Wildlife Park is currently enjoying something of a baby- boom in the hoof stock section - which looks after all the ruminants such as the giraffe and zebra - we are delighted to announce that five new calves, two female European bison (Bison bonasus) and three Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah), two females and a male, have been born since the beginning of the month. These two species are important to the conservation work that the…
in Animals on 13th June 2018 with 0 Comments
New baby female European bison born at Fota Wildlife Park
Today Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of a female European bison calf (Bison bonasus) who was born on Saturday 2nd June to first-time mother Red and father Hyssop. Fota Wildlife Park is now calling upon the public to name the calf and be in with a chance to win a yearlong Conservation Membership (see the form below to enter). The young calf joins the 13-strong herd including her father Hyssop who joined the herd four years ago…
in Kids on 1st June 2018 with 0 Comments
Summer of Events at Fota Wildlife Park
(PLEASE NOTE - SUMMER EVENTS ARE ALL INCLUDED WITH YOUR ADMISSION PRICE /TICKET ON THE DAY OF EVENT)
The stage is set this summer at Fota Wildlife Park for a series of fun and educational events - the summer programme (full dates and times below) will feature the Blue Imagination Playground, educational weekends, art workshops, music workshops, and Yoga@Fota and all the events are included with your admission or entry ticket; however,…
The Siamang Gibbon mates for life with both parents playing a role in rearing offspring. Breeding males and females also sing duets in order to maintain their bond and establish territory boundaries.
As a fellow ape, the Siamang is also the closest related animal to Mankind…