Biodiversity Week at Fota Wildlife Park, Friday 15th - Sunday 24th May
Join us this May at Fota Wildlife Park for Biodiversity Week, a celebration of Ireland’s rich native wildlife and biodiversity. Enjoy native species updates on our social media platforms, a new Native Species Audio Trail, wildlife talks on the red squirrel, and we are announcing our Primary Schools Poster Competition to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026.
Social media
Follow us online for regular social media posts on some of the native species conservation programmes that Fota Wildlife Park participates in.
Red Squirrel Talk | May 23–24
Our award-winning Education Team will deliver a talk about the red squirrel that you can regularly spot at Fota Wildlife Park:
- 12 noon red squirrel and introduction to Native Species Audio Trail (near Savannah Café).
Native Species Audio Trail
Many of the native species conservation programmes at Fota Wildlife Park take place behind the scenes and aren’t always visible to visitors. These specialised efforts continue year-round and this audio trail offers a glimpse into that important work. Simply look out for the Native Species Audio Trail signs and scan the QR codes to hear more.
Primary Schools Poster Competition
To help promote Biodiversity Week at Fota Wildlife Park, we’re inviting 2nd–5th class primary school students across Ireland to enter our Irish Native Biodiversity Poster Competition for a chance to win a class trip to Fota Wildlife Park!
Theme: Irish Native Biodiversity at Fota Wildlife Park
Design a poster showcasing one of Ireland’s native species found at Fota Wildlife Park, such as the red squirrel, white clawed crayfish, corncrake, barn owl, or see the full list of suggested species and competition details below.
Prizes Include:
· A free class trip for 30 students and 4 teachers (Sept 2026–Apr 2027)
· Family day passes and goody bag
· Winning and runner-up artworks featured on Fota’s website and social media and exhibited in Fota Wildlife Park’s reception area.
Deadline: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Entries must be submitted by class teachers via post. Full competition details and T&Cs here.
Fota Wildlife Park works in partnership with the following:
-National Parks and Wildlife Service
-Breeding Waders EIP Project
-Corncrake LIFE
