Fota Wildlife Park has been one of Cork’s most popular school tour destinations for decades, welcoming montessori, primary, and secondary school classes from across Ireland.
Every school tour organised at Fota is tailored to each class's needs making it an unforgettable experience for all involved.
School Tours are Made Easy At Fota Wildlife Park
Planning school tours can be stressful, the team at Fota makes it hassle-free.
Simply book your school tour through our Education Department by emailing at [email protected] or by phone on +353 (0)21 481 2678 (Extension 206).
We advise teachers that when booking their school tour at Fota, that they book early as our slots fill up fast.
We arelocatedonly 15 minutes from Cork City and close to major towns such as Cobh and Midleton, making us easy to get to. We also have our own train stop!
Endless Fun at Fota Wildlife Park for School Tours
Teachers can choose from a wide range of activities when organising a school tour at Fota Wildlife Park, allowing each visit to be tailored to the needs of the class.
Activities can include:
- Guided tour
- Team Building
- Woodland Ecology
- Native species workshop
Educational School Trips at Fota Wildlife Park
School tours at Fota Wildlife Park combine fun with meaningful learning, which is why schools return year after year.
Alongside academic learning, students can also take part in team-building modules focused on peer communication and cooperation.
Students can learn about the animals on our care, their habitats, ecosystems, conservation.
We recently built a state of the art Education, Conservation and Research Centre (ECRC) that hosts our indoor educational lectures, as well as other seasonal educational and public engagement events.
Fota Wildlife Park is a credited Discovery Centre. Our day-long STEM courses contribute towards the school's Primary Science Award.
School Tours are Made Easy At Fota Wildlife Park
Planning school tours can be stressful, the team at Fota makes it hassle-free.
Simply book your school tour through our Education Department by emailing at [email protected] or by phone on +353 (0)21 481 2678 (Extension 206).
We advise teachers that when booking their school tour at Fota, that they book early as our slots fill up fast.
We arelocatedonly 15 minutes from Cork City and close to major towns such as Cobh and Midleton, making us easy to get to. We also have our own train stop!
Endless Fun at Fota Wildlife Park for School Tours
Teachers can choose from a wide range of activities when organising a school tour at Fota Wildlife Park, allowing each visit to be tailored to the needs of the class.
Activities can include:
- Guided tour
- Team Building
- Woodland Ecology
- Native species workshop
Educational School Trips at Fota Wildlife Park
School tours at Fota Wildlife Park combine fun with meaningful learning, which is why schools return year after year.
Alongside academic learning, students can also take part in team-building modules focused on peer communication and cooperation.
Students can learn about the animals on our care, their habitats, ecosystems, conservation.
We recently built a state of the art Education, Conservation and Research Centre (ECRC) that hosts our indoor educational lectures, as well as other seasonal educational and public engagement events.
Fota Wildlife Park is a credited Discovery Centre. Our day-long STEM courses contribute towards the school's Primary Science Award.
We have won the Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage Education for 15 consecutive years, placing Fota Wildlife Park among a small number of recognised heritage education sites nationally.
We have also been named in a number of “Best Tours in Ireland” lists, and have regularly featured in local, and national publications. Rest assured, your school tour is in good hands!
