Is FOTA open all year?

Please note that we although we are open all year round, we do close for three days over the Christmas period – Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St.

Is FOTA open all year?

Please note that we although we are open all year round, we do close for three days over the Christmas period – Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St.

Is Fota gardens open today?

Open daily from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, April to September, and 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, October to March. See website for specific opening hours of different attractions within the gardens.

How long is Fota Island Open?

The half-hour arrival time, means you must arrive to admissions within that half hour. You then have up to 3 hours inside the park or until closing time. Last entry arrival is 2.30 – 3 pm (3 – 3.30pm for annual pass holders). The park is closed at 4.30pm.

Is Fota Island closing down?

The Director of Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork has warned that – like many similar attractions – the park is facing permanent closure unless it reopens to visitors soon. Sean McKeown says he is hoping Fota will reopen by the end of the month, but that will depend on a reduction in Covid-19 cases.

Is FOTA open in Level 5?

Fota Wildlife Park has been running at a reduced capacity since reopening, but we will be significantly reducing our allowed entry to less than 10% capacity for Level 5. Visiting the park is strictly pre-booking only and visitors are not to dwell in the park longer than 3 hours.

Can you walk around Fota Island?

It’s a full day out – it’s a 100-acre park with a huge variety of animals and birds. A lot of people come before lunch, and they’ll typically spend at least three hours here. You need time just to observe the animals, walk around, have a picnic.

Do you have to book Fota gardens?

Tours can be booked in advance on this website or open to visitors on the day 10 minutes prior to the commencement time. Tours last approx. 50 minutes and tells the story on the Fota property, the Smith-Barry Family and the staff who worked across the estate.

How long is Fota Wildlife Park?

Q: How big is Fota Wildlife Park? How long is the walk around? The park is 100 acres and there is 4.5km of internal roads to walk around.

Are there bears in Fota Wildlife Park?

Fota Wildlife Park is planning a €16m upgrade which will include the addition of Asian bears, Chinese takin, a Madagascan village, and a new restaurant/conference centre.

Is there a time limit in Fota Wildlife Park?

Q: How much time does it take to walk around Fota Wildlife Park? Currently we are limiting visits to the Wildlife Park to a maximum of 3 hours, this is to control numbers within the park.

How long would you spend in Fota Wildlife?

About 2 to 3 hours will do. Arrive early to avoid the crowds. over a year ago.

Can you smoke in FOTA?

Park Rules It is prohibited to take any of the following into Fota Wildlife Park: Weapons, fireworks, smoke bombs, glass bottles, blades, flammable liquids, portable BBQs or other articles that may cause injury.