Fota Wildlife Park & Gardens

Visit Fota and see a host of animal’s large and small.

Fota Wildlife Park is a 75-acre (30 ha) wildlife park located on Fota Island, near Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland. The park is home to nearly 30 mammal and 50 bird species. Some of the animals roam freely with the visitors, such as the ring-tailed lemurs and squirrel monkeys, while larger animals, including the Giraffe and Bison, live in paddocks with unobtrusive barriers to allow viewing the animals in a more natural environment. Fota Wildlife Park also has Red Pandas, Tapirs, Siamang Gibbons and many other types of animals.

Fota Gardens are in the grounds of Fota House. They are highly acclaimed, consisting of a structured arboretum, walled garden and terraces. Many rare and exotic shrubs and trees exist, along with an extensive rose garden.