Cork’s Fota Wildlife Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and there’s still time to join the party!
Earlier in the summer, Fota announced a series of live events across six weeks, free with entry price or admission from the 10th July 2023 until the 20th August 2023 on selected dates only.
Some require pre-booking in advance. Here’s a reminder of what is still on:
Graffiti Theatre Company presents an interactive puppet show, Rowan and the Seasons
Mondays on weeks 10th July to 14th August inclusive
Three shows daily, on the above dates. BOOKING NECCESSARY.
Suitable for 3-years-old to 9-years-old
Graffiti Theatre Company presents, Rowan and the Seasons, a brand-new creative, enchanting and engaging, learning workshop with puppets suitable for 3yrs – 9yrs.
ROWAN has spent a winter indoors, feeling very cosy! One morning he notices that the garden looks a little different, so he goes outside to investigate… Join Puppeteer Jo Dennehy and Graffiti Creative Learning facilitators for an interactive puppetry encounter, as we walk through the seasons together.
Show times: Approx. 45 minutes.
12.30 and 1.45 and 2.45 pm daily
Venue: Marquee
Please note this is an intimate show and is suitable for those with sensory issues. Capacities are limited to 25 children per show.
Booking now available for 17th, 24th and 31st July here. More dates will be available to book from 31st of July.
Parent or guardian must be always present with child audience member during the shows.
Mark the Science Guy – as seen on RTÉ!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from the week of 11th July to 17th August inclusive *
(*except for 20th July – no show that date). BOOKING NECESSARY.
Two shows daily, on the above dates.
Suitable for all ages.
Scientist and TV Presenter, Mark the Science Guy, from RTE’s award-winning science series, “Let’s Find Out”, will take you on a scientific adventure exploring our beautiful planet. Discover things we can all do to make a positive change in this highly engaging, superbly entertaining, and wholeheartedly uplifting family show.
Plenty of planet-earth superheroes will be needed to join Mark on stage with his interactive demonstrations.
Running time approx. 40 minutes
12.30 and 2 pm daily
*Except for July 19th – 12.00 noon and 13.00 shows July 19th only*
Live shows up to 3rd Aug are available to book here. More dates will be available to book from 31st July.
Venue: Marquee
Parents or guardians must be always present with child’s audience members during the shows.
Yoga at Fota is back!
Fridays on weeks Fri 14th July to 18th August inclusive except for Friday 4th August.
Two sessions daily, on the above dates. BOOKING NECESSARY.
1 pm -1:40 pm Flow Yoga
2 pm – 2:40 pm Family Yoga – Yoga for All Ages
Flow Yoga is suitable for 10yrs +
Family Yoga is suitable for all age groups.
Family-friendly yoga classes run by Hot Yoga Cork are running every Friday in the Marquee and will give you a chance to stretch, release, breathe, and enjoy some gentle exercise as part of a healthy day out at Fota Wildlife Park. Yoga mats will be provided.
Sessions: Approx. 40 minutes
Venue: Marquee
Parents or guardian must be always present with child audience members during the yoga sessions. Please note these are small-capacity events, max 40 participants.
Booking now available for Fri 21st and 28th of July here.
More Yoga at Fota dates will be available to book from 31st of July.
Other events include:
Peter Dowdall, Connecting Plants and Nature – 50 minute walk and talk workshop. BOOKING NECCESSARY.
Wed 16th Aug at 13.30 – booking available here: (link)
Wildlife Talks, Feeding Times- currently running daily, no pre-booking needed. See events calendar here.
Blue Imagination Playground – 11th to the 14th July inclusive (12 to 4pm), drop in/no booking necessary. Location: near Incubation House.
Three Educational Themed weekends on various weekends – see below – drop in, no booking necessary.
July 15th & 16th – Mad Scientist Weekend, 12 noon to 17.00, venue Marquee
July 29th & 30th – Native Species Weekend, 12 noon to 17.00, venue Marquee
Aug 19th & 20th – Bug Bonanza Weekend, 12 noon to 17.00, venue Marquee
