Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park is a conservation facility on Ireland's southern coast covering about 100 acres, with areas modeled after savannas, wetlands, and woodlands. The different sections allow animals to live and thrive in nature-like settings.

The Zoological Society of Ireland founded this place in 1983 to establish a modern program for protecting endangered species on Ireland's southern coast. The park developed as a response to growing interest in species protection and nature education.

The park displays both local and exotic animals in habitats that mirror their natural environments, helping visitors understand different ecosystems. This approach deepens awareness of how animals fit into the places where they live.

The location has marked walking paths, cafés, and rest areas spread across the grounds to make exploring easier. Good shoes are useful since you will walk a lot and paths can become slippery in rainy weather.

Ring-tailed lemurs and squirrel monkeys move freely in certain areas of the park, creating unusually close encounters with these primates. This closeness is not possible in most traditional zoos.

Location: Municipal District of Cobh

Inception: 1983

Operator: Zoological Society of Ireland

Website: http://fotawildlife.ie

GPS coordinates: 51.88958,-8.31128

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40