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in News on 18th April 2017 with 0 Comments
Paralympian silver medallist Niamh McCarthy launches Cheetah Run
Fota Wildlife Park and Eagle AC announce Thursday 18th May as the race date, registration will open on 3rd May.
The annual Cheetah Run, held at Fota Wildlife Park, has been launched today by County Cork Paralympian medallist and discus record holder, Niamh McCarthy. The Cheetah Run, a race run over 5 kilometres for adults and now also a one-mile race for younger runners, will take place on Thursday 18th May and online registration through the…
in News on 24th March 2017 with 0 Comments
Easter Events and Activities at Fota Wildlife Park
Are you looking for a great day out this Easter? Fota Wildlife Park is offering a range of activities from magic shows to wildlife talks, feeding times to face painting to a poetry trail, to satisfy everyone from the ardent wildlife enthusiast to having a great family day out.
The full schedule of events below is taking place over the Easter Holidays period (8th – 23rd April), and is free with your admission!
Easter Weekend - Saturday…
in News on 17th February 2017 with 0 Comments
21st Century Tiger Gold Award and Poetry Day Ireland Competition
Fota Wildlife Park earns a 21st Century Tiger Gold Award for fundraising
To date, Fota Wildlife Park has raised over €27,000 for wild tiger conservation, which has earned the Park a Gold Award from 21st Century Tiger. 21st Century Tiger is a unique wild tiger conservation initiative between Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation and the Zoological Society of London.
Fota Wildlife Park is home to three Sumatran Tigers, the most endangered for…
in News on 7th February 2017 with 0 Comments
Your 2 for 1 Valentine’s Day date at Fota Wildlife Park
On Valentine’s Day February 14th Fota Wildlife Park is running a special offer for couples - with a 2 for 1 offer on full-price adult tickets into the park, (terms and conditions apply as below*).
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Remember if you are looking for any gift ideas for your significant other, then visit the Serengeti Gift Shop where there is a huge range of soft toys including Fota Wildlife Park branded toys and other gift items to…
in News on 21st December 2016 with 0 Comments
Competition Time - Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas at Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park is running seasonal and wintry themed arts and crafts in the education centre daily from the 27th December to the 8th January 11.00am – 4.00pm.
Fota Wildlife Park closes for Christ mas Day and St. Stephen’s Day (25th & 26th December) but you can come to walk off the Christmas pudding with a wintery stroll through the Park on the 27th December.
For any of you still deciding on Christmas presents, you can still buy…
in Animals on 1st December 2016 with 0 Comments
Advent Animals at Fota Wildlife Park
We’ve skipped the traditional Advent Calendar this year to bring you some events in the wildlife park this December.
To coincide with these events this advent we will be running weekly promotions on our facebook page for the chance to win your choice of either a family day pass (for 2 Adults and 2 Children) or a couples day pass (for 2 Adults) to visit the wildlife park for these events. Visit our facebook page to find out…
in Animals on 24th November 2016 with 0 Comments
Baby Red Panda Named Meeko
Fota Wildlife Park have ended the search for a name for their baby red panda who has been named Meeko .
Meeko was chosen by lead warden Kelly Lambe and fellow wardens from a shortlist taken from over 600 suggestions via the parks website. Some of the most popular names suggested were Dearg and Rua, in reference to the animal’s distinctive red fur.
Speaking about the cub’s arrival at the park Lead Warden Kelly Lambe said “The birth of…
in News on 10th November 2016 with 0 Comments
Fota Wildlife Park awarded Experience Destination of the year by CXi
Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to be awarded Experience Destination (one-destination venues) in the CXi Ireland Customer Experience Report 2016.
In its report, CXi said that Fota Wildlife Park ‘creates a sense of wonderment for both kids and adults alike. The staff are happy to spend time with families, educating them and giving them a deeper appreciation of the natural world. They also offer excellent seasonal events to keep the offering…
in Animals on 27th October 2016 with 0 Comments
First Glimpse of Red Panda Baby at Fota Wildlife Park
A new red panda baby born at Fota Wildlife Park, Co. Cork has finally emerged from its nesting box, and the Park are calling on members of the public to name the cub. The baby, who is male, was born in late June after a gestation period of about 19 weeks (135 days) to mom Bonnie, aged five, and dad Pete, aged seven. This is Bonnie’s fifth cub and they are both doing well.
Speaking about the cub’s arrival at the park Lead Warden Kelly…
in Animals on 21st October 2016 with 0 Comments
Baby Agile Gibbon at Fota Wildlife Park is Named
After a three week search and considering hundreds of suggestions, Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the name of its new Agile Gibbon; Toba.
The newly named baby gets their name after Lake Toba which is located in the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. One of the areas the Agile Gibbon species is found in is southeast of lake on the Island Sumatra. Staff at the park were impressed with the initiative of the entry being a name related to…
The fur on the Meerkat's belly is thin and helps it to regulate its own body temperature. It sits up or lies on warm ground in order to increase its temperature and reduces it by lying belly-down in a cool, dark burrow.
