Fota Wildlife Park Events
Fota Wildlife Park run family events troughtout the year aimed at children and adults alike such as face painters, puppeteers, storytelling, sing-a-longs, music and other circus / amphibian themed events. They also offers a range of workshops, camps and activity for children of various ages.
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African Drumming Workshop
Children can learn how to play the African drums in the park with the Unity Drummers. Adults will also get the opportunity to join in this unique experience.The drumming workshops are free to anyone attending the park and can cater for people of all ages.
Classification :- Workshop / All Ages
Dates / Time:- Sunday 7 February / Starting 12 noon
Booking:- No Booking
Romance At The Park
Spend a Romantic Day with you loved one this valentines weekend.
Classification :- Family Day
Dates / Time
- Saturday 13 February / All Day
- Sunday 14 February / All Day
Booking:- No Booking.
Magic Weekend At Fota
Join them for a magical weekend with magic shows, face painting and arts and crafts from 12 - 4pm.
Classification :- Family Day / All Ages
Dates / Time
- Saturday 20 February / 12noon - 16.00
- Sunday 21 February / 12noon - 16.00
Booking:- No Booking.
Superhero Weekend At Fota Wildlife Park
The team at the park will have face painting, superhero stories and a cartoonist
Classification :- Family Day / All Ages
Dates / Time
- Saturday 27 February / 12noon - 16.00
- Sunday 28 February / 12noon - 16.00
Booking:- No Booking.
Daily Events At Fota Wildlife Park
- Animal Feeds:
Most animals require feeding twice daily and you can see the wardens feeding them in the early morning and late afternoon.
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The Cheetah Run takes place at 16.00 each day
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Giraffe Crossing - 16.45
- Animal Talks:
Get all the information you need on your favourite animal hear expert Keepers talk about the animals in their care and conservation work being done for that species.
- Bison - 10.45
- Eagle - 11.30
- Macaque - 12.00
- Lar Gibbon - 12.30
- Penguin - 13.00
- Flamingo - 14.30
- Siamang Gibbon - 13.00
- Seal - 15.25
- Eagle - 16.30
Previous Events At Fota Wildlife Park
Birds of Prey Experience
This event offers visitors to the park an up-close encounter with Birds of prey. Birds of prey are those birds that have evolved to be magnificent hunters, equipped with amazing vision, razor-sharp talons and a powerful break to rip through its prey. As well as seeing the Peregrine Falcon, who is the fastest animal in the world the visitors will be treated to a variety of other special raptors.
There will be a lot of Birds of prey on desplay like the Saker Falcon, an endangered bird whose population stands at only 8000 and unfortunately continues to decrease, the Lanner Falcon which originates mainly from Africa and Southern Europe. They also have a Harris Hawk and the beautiful Barn Owl.
During the Birds of Prey Experience visitors will be treated to a flight show featuring a number of the birds. This demonstrates the speed and agility of the raptors, made all the more amazing when it's happening just over your head. Following the flight show as the talks presenters will be on hand to provide information and bring the magnificent birds out to the audience for a truly up-close encounter.
Classification :- Falconry Display / All Ages
Dates / Time TBC / 13.00 - 15.00
Booking:- No Booking. Please also bear in mind that the Birds of Prey Experience is subject to weather conditions.
Jazz Weekend at Fota
Join the Primates at Fota Wildlife Park in celebrating the Cork Jazz Festival.
Live Music in the Oasis Cafe, Face Painting for all the kids (and adults) a great family day with lots of fun and music.
Special Talks on the Primates in the park on Monkey Island
Classification :- Jazz Festival / All Ages
Dates / Time TBC / 15.00 - 17.00
Booking:- No Booking.
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