Throughout Ireland you will find wonderful animal and wildlife attractions including zoo's, sealife centre, pet farms, birds of prey centres. You also discover native species in visitor gardens and parks. Take to the water to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitats.
Irelands Premier show cave
Aillwee Burren Experience Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland
Aillwee Burren Experience continues to welcome visitors to The Burren. The Birds of Prey Educational Centre is home to one of the largest and most varied collection of Birds of Prey.
Open Year Round
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Get close to the masters of the sky
Eagles Flying Irish Raptor Research Centre Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Ireland’s largest Bird of Prey Centre offers the incomparable experience of being up close to eagles, falcons, owls and vultures.
Open Daily Apr to Nov
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Irelands Wildest Attraction
Fota Wildlife Park Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Ireland
If you’re wondering what to do for the weekend in Cork, then why not make your way to Fota Wildlife Park and enjoy a day outside amongst some of the world’s most amazing animals and plants?
Open Year Round
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National Aquarium of Ireland
Galway Atlantaquaria The Promenade, Salthill, Galway City, Ireland
Take A Tour Of Galway Aquarium, or just enjoy at your leisure, talks throughout the day include ' Big Fish' feeding, Touch pool tours, fresh water fish feeding.
Open Daily Year Round
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Meet the Living Legends
Irish National Stud & Gardens Tully, Co. Kildare, Ireland
The Irish National Stud prides itself on being enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. It’s a unique attraction of outstanding beauty that is home to magnificent horses.
Open Feb to Dec
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With lots to see and do
Moher Hill Open Farm Cliffs of Moher Road, Liscannor, Co. Clare, Ireland
Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park is situated overlooking Liscannor Bay and is much more than a fun family filled day out.
Open Seasonally
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Unique setting for a Wildlife park
Stonehall Wildlife Park Curraghchase, Kilcornan, Co. Limerick, Ireland
This location offers a unique setting for a purpose built Wildlife park which has now developed from a pet farm into a wildlife park/Zoo for families to experience fun and education.
Open Apr to Sept
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Environmental activities
Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park Ballyard Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Discover the magnificence of the wetlands and the animals and plants living here.
Open Year Round
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Experience its magic
Coole Park Nature Reserve Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland
Coole Park Nature Reserve, managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service, is a wetland system considered of global importance.
Visit Year Round
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Family-friendly, educational
Leahy’s Open Farm Condonstown, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland
Leahy's Open Farm in County Cork offers family-friendly activities, animal interactions, tractor rides, and seasonal events in a picturesque setting.
Open Year Round
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Rescue, rehabilitation and release
Seal Rescue Ireland Courtown Harbour, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Come meet the seal pups, learn their stories and get involved in protecting marine life! Open 7 days a week for free tours.
Open Seasonally
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Southeast Special Discoveries
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve National Parks and Wildlife Service, North Slob, Ardcavan Lane, Co. Wexford, Ireland
About one-third of the world population of Greenland White-fronted Geese spend the winter on the Wexford Slobs.
Open Daily Year Round
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Mini Zoo
Wild Encounters Mini Zoo Coolyroe, Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick, Ireland
A diverse and growing variety of domestic and exotic animals, immersive and entertaining keeper chats and animal feeds.
Open Seasonally
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Events, walks and trails
Wild Nephin National Park Ballycroy, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Located on the Western seaboard in northwest Mayo, The National Park covers a vast 15,000 hectares of uninhabited and unspoilt wilderness, dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range.
Open Seasonally
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