Discover wild encounters at Fota Wildlife Park

Discover wild encounters at Fota Wildlife Park, where free-roaming animals make every visit extraordinary. Set on 100 scenic acres in Cork Harbour, you might find kangaroos bounding past or ring-tailed lemurs swinging overhead.

Experience the wild behaviours of Asian lions, Sumatran tigers, and Indian rhinos in the Asian Sanctuary. With onsite cafés, playgrounds, and easy access by train or car, Fota offers an unforgettable day out for all ages.

Highlights
  • Set on 100 acres of the scenic Fota Island
  • Come face to face with free roaming animals and birds from all parts of the world
  • Asian Sanctuary—with Asian lions, Sumatran tigers and Indian rhinos
  • The cheetah run, tropical house and giraffe crossing are also must-sees
  • For a fun Family Day Out in Cork, there is no better place to visit than Fota Wildlife Park
Open

Open Year Round

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Prices

Admission Rates Apply

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Useful Information

Check out the range of facilities, services, accessibility, and other useful information.

DINING: Visitors to Fota have two options when it comes to eating on-site. Our Savannah Café is located by the main entrance – within view of the Grey-cheeked Mangabey and Meerkat exhibit as well as the Park’s largest play area – and serves a variety of snacks, sandwiches and hot meals throughout the day.

SHOPPING: A new shop selling Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and snacks has also opened in the Asian Sanctuary. The Serengeti Gift Store stocks water, soft drinks and ice cream and there is a Swirl stand for anyone looking for something a little more special. Ice cream is also available from a stand next to the Oasis Café.

PARKING: Ample paid parking is available

ACCESSIBILITY: Fota Wildlife Park is wheelchair accessible, there are disabled/wheelchair-accessible toilets located within the Park.

 

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Getting There

Situated 20 mins drive from Cork city off the N25, or take the Cork-Cobh train to Fota Wildlife Park station

Map Location: 51.890690, -8.308035
Contact Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Ireland


Eircode: T45 CD93
T: +353 (0)21 481 2678
E: info@fotawildlife.ie
W: www.fotawildlife.ie
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