Fota Wildlife Park: A Wild Outing for the Whole
Family
Can you really see penguins and kangaroos in
Ireland? Yes, of course! The Fota Wildlife Park,
situated just outside beautiful Cork City, is one of Ireland's
premier family attractions. It’s just a 25 minute drive from the
River Lee Hotel. A large variety of animals roam freely or live in
extensive paddocks on over 70 acres of rolling green parkland,
where every effort has been made to create a peaceful natural
environment for both the resident animals and human visitors to the
park.
Visit Fota From Cork City
The
Fota Wildlife Park is home to several endangered species - be sure
to check out the rare red lemurs - and the park participates
actively in breeding efforts and educational programs designed to
promote wildlife conservation. One of the most exciting daily
events at the park is the Cheetah Run, a unique feeding and
exercise program designed keep the park cheetahs both fit and well
fed. A visit to the park is a unique opportunity to come
face-to-face with some endangered species like the Red Panda,
White-Tailed Sea Eagle, the Rothschild Giraffe and the Humboldt
Penguin.
The Fota Wildlife Park has been consistently voted one of Ireland's
Top Ten Visitor Attractions and Best Family Day Out in Munster.
Easily accessible from Cork City by car, train, or ferry, Fota
Wildlife Park has car parking facilities, an Irish Rail train
station located right in the park, 2 cafes and a gift shop, as well
as play areas for children. The park is
handicapped-friendly.
At
The River Lee Hotel, we offer exciting one and two
night family fun packages for families who want to spend a day at
the Fota Wildlife Park. As a four star luxury hotel set right on
the banks of the River Lee and located only 8 miles from the Fota
Wildife Park with ample free parking, our hotel in Cork city is a
great jumping-off point for exploring the countryside around Cork.
A visit to Fota Wildlife Park will definitely be one of the
highlights of your holiday in Cork City.
Be sure to visit our
bespoke packages page for special Fota wildlife park
offers.
