Conservation Fota Wildlife Park
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Education
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How you can Help
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WILD Experiences @ FOTA
Ever wondered what it would be like to work with the animals at Fota Wildlife Park?
Our objectives
Fota Wildlife Park cares for several different animal species in danger of extinction. Through long-established Breeding programmes, which are run cooperatively with other institutions around the world, the Park is helping restore populations of some species while protecting the very survival of others.
Conservation is something everyone can contribute to by re-telling our animals’ stories and making as many people aware of just how critical our efforts here in Ireland and further afield are.
As part of this effort, the Park is actively seeking to reduce its carbon footprint and introduced three Green Zones areas in order to promote and demonstrate sustainable recycling practices to visitors in June 2012.
Read more in our Breeding programmes and Conservation in Ireland sections.
Conservation Blog
- Conservation Fota joined Global Wildlife Conservation in funding the Saola Conservation Breeding Centre 22nd Feb, 2018 Read More
- Conservation August Bank Holidays events - Native Species Weekend and Big Bug Bonanza Day 31st Jul, 2017 Read More
- Conservation Sumatran Tiger Cub born at Fota Wildlife Park 22nd Jun, 2017 Read More
Black and White Ruffed Lemur
The Ruffed Lemur feeds on nectar by sticking its long nose deep into the flower. The Lemur’s snout becomes coated with pollen, which is then transported to other flowers – making the animal an important pollinator. There are also three subspecies of Black and White Lemur.
Fota Wildlife Park, a project of the Zoological Society of Ireland, is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital and has a charitable status.
The registered office of the company is located at Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork | Company Registration in Ireland No. 96949