Bank Holiday Weekend with unforgettable family fun at Fota Wildlife Park!

Bank Holiday Weekend with unforgettable family fun at Fota Wildlife Park!

With a packed schedule of exciting activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy this May Bank Holiday at Fota Wildlife Park. From daily animal feeding times, the return of the hugely popular Blue Imagination Playground or gain a different perspective on the wildlife habitats and daily conservation efforts from soaring views on the Panoramic Wheel; where the expansive landscapes dedicated to wildlife preservation can be enjoyed from a unique vantage point.

Daily Animal Feeding Times


Running daily until 2nd November & included with entry

Feeding times take place daily at Fota Wildlife Park and are free to attend, offering a unique chance to see the animals up close during their mealtimes.

Feeding Schedule:

10:45 – Penguins

12:00 – Cheetah Run

12:30 – Lion-tailed Macaques

13:00 – Spider Monkeys

13:30 – Drill Monkeys

15:30 – Penguins

16:00 – Red Panda

17:00 – Giraffe Crossing

 

The Blue Imagination Playground

Included with entry

Back by popular demand! The innovative Blue Playground, a breakthrough playspace concept, designed to encourage child-directed free play is a massive hit with younger visitors. The Blue Playground is made up of squares, channel chutes, connectors & more – and will enable children to have hours of fun.

Dates: Sunday 4th & Monday 5th May

Time: 12:00 – 16:00

Location: Outside, near the Incubation House

Format: Drop-in

Note: This activity is weather dependent.

 

Panoramic Wheel

Running daily until 8th June

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Park from the stunning 35-metre-high Panoramic Wheel, located at the top of the Savannah, inside the main entrance.

Time: 10:30 – 17:30

Tickets: From €5 per person (purchased separately)

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