Cork's Fota Wildlife Park to unveil temporary new attraction

Fota Wildlife Park has unveiled a new temporary attraction this season, a 35-metre-high panoramic wheel, which opens to the public from tomorrow. 

Up until 8 June, visitors will have the opportunity to experience an aerial view of the wildlife habitats and daily conservation efforts within the park’s 100-acre grounds, encompassing key areas such as the savannah, the cheetah run, and the bison and lechwe paddock.

Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the natural behaviours of species including the Rothschild giraffes, Grant’s zebra, ostriches, European bison, Northern cheetahs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, meerkats, as well as the free-roaming wallabies and Eastern grey kangaroos.

Based inside Fota Wildlife Park, this will be an optional experience, with tickets for the panoramic wheel available at a separate ticketing booth from €5 per individual.

Beyond the park, the panoramic wheel will offer views of Cork Harbour and the Great Island Channel, a designated special area of conservation home to diverse native bird species and mammals, as well as the historic landmarks of Fota House and Belvelly Castle.

The attraction will be managed by an external operator with 25 years of industry experience.