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Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland's top ten visitor attractions and a perfect place to visit for people of all ages. Fota Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible the park  have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors! These species are also able to adjust to the Irish Climate.

The animals themselves make the choice of seeking shelter when necessary. In some cases, for example the giraffes, only a barrier separates visitors from the animals but this is always unobtrusive and does not reduce the animals' quality of life.

Located in close proximity to our 5 star Cork hotel , Fota Wildlife Park has now opened the first Cheetah Run in Ireland. This device makes the cheetahs work for their food by suspending it on a wire that travels 10 feet off the ground, at approximately 65km/h. Cheetahs by their very nature, will not work for their food if they do not have to. So in an effort to exercise them, and as part of their enrichment program, Fota Wildlife Park have installed this device. You can see the cheetahs being fed in their run daily at 12.00pm.

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Cork Sea Safari

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Cork Sea Safari offers a handful of tours from Cork Harbour and Cobh that range in length from one to four hours. Tours include wildlife viewing, harbor history and a trip to Kinsale. The tours are on rigid inflatable boats and max at 10 people per boat. Tours are ideal for ages 10 and up, and families that like high-speed thrills during their family adventures.

Tours run March to November.

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Children must be 10 years old to participate.

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The tour provides some waterproof clothing, but it is recommended that passengers wear their own if they have it. Bring hats, gloves, sunglasses (even for cloudy days), a camera, and an extra layer of clothing. Please be aware that space on the boat is limited and open to the elements.

Nearby paid parking lots are available.

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Cork Sea Safari

Cork Sea Safari combines the thrill of a high speed motor boat, the fantastic Cork coastline and the culture and heritage of Cork harbour to produce a unique tourism experience for the Cork visitor. It aims to inform the visitor about the area and its history while also showing the visitor around the area from the water.

The sea has played and continues to play a very important role in the livelihoods and commercial life of Cork, not to mention it's value as a recreational resource, and so to visit Cork without going on the water is to miss out on an important perspective on the city.

Cork Sea Safari offer a number of tours from 1 to 4 hours duration, and take in Cork harbour, Crosshaven, Rochespoint lighthouse, Spike Island (a former prison), the naval base at Haulbowline, Camden & Carlisle forts, with the longer tours going as far as Kinsale and taking in some of the marine wildlife including sea birds and areas of the sea occupied by basking sharks, grey seals and dolphins.

Cork Sea Safari operate their boat tours from March to November.

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KINSALE SEA SAFARI

Explore the Wild Atlantic on our unique boat tours, designed to offer you an unforgettable experience.

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Kinsale Sea Safari invite visitors to experience Kinsale's picturesque harbour and explore the beautiful County Cork coastline. Their 2 hour Old Head safari tour embarks on a 25km journey around this iconic headland. Enjoy the views of Charles Fort and James Fort at the entrance to Kinsale Harbour, as well as the Old Head Lighthouse and Sovereign Islands from the sea.

Get close to Atlantic grey seals, a variety of marine birdlife and with some luck, happen upon a common or bottlenose dolphin. Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean. Book a seat today and let the adventure begin.

Cork Sea Safari offer fun and informative Cork Harbour tours from Crosshaven and Cobh. Scheduled tours last 1.5 or 2.5 hours and are suitable for children 8 years and older.

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Cork Sea Safari

Cork Sea Safari, Cork City.

Cork Harbour is one of the finest natural harbours in the world (In fact it is said to be the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney Harbour!). Islands and tranquil river estuaries, prisons, forts,  pretty towns &  scenic coves, beaches and bays as well as incredible marine and bird life makes Cork Sea Safari is a unique and fun experience all combined with the unique opportunity to experience high adventure and pure exhilaration. www.safari.ie .

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County Cork is the largest and the southernmost county of Ireland, situated in the province of Munster and named after the city of Cork, Ireland's second-largest city. It is one of Ireland's main tourist destinations, known for its rugged coast and megalithic monuments and as the starting point for the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Fota Wildlife Park in Cork is a special zoo and Ireland’s premier wildlife attraction. Wherever possible the park have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors. The park is home to nearly 30 mammal and 50 bird species.

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• Stroll the English Market
• Mardyke Walk
• Stroll through the University College Cork (UCC) Campus
• Take a Photowalk in Cork City
• Go on a Cork Doors Scavenger Hunt
• Explore the Gardens at Nano Nagle Place
• Lock Yourself Up at Cork City Gaol
• Cork Butter Museum
• Blackrock Castle Observatory
• Crawford Art Gallery
• Be Everyman and Catch a Show
• Check out the Cork Film Festival
• Brunch at Bookshelf
• Lunch al Fresco at ORSO Cork
• Marina Market Cork
• Grab Brunch at Good Day Deli at Cork's Nano Nagle Place
• Dine in Style at Cafe Paradiso, A Cork Institution
• Spitjack for the Meatatarians
• Join the Craft Brew Revolution at Cork's Franciscan Well Microbrewery
• Eat an Early Dinner at Castle Cafe
• Early Dinner at Market Lane
• Three Fools Coffee
• Take an Afternoon Break at Cork Coffee
• Pay Tribute to Depeche Mode at Cork City's Cafe Depeche
• Guji Coffee Bar at Marina Market
• Coffee at Boru
• Shop Mahers
• Get Treated to a Pint by a Local in Cork City
• The Oliver Plunkett
• The Castle Inn
• Abbott's Ale House
• Rising Sons Brewery
• Take a Titanic Adventure to Cobh
• Get the Gift of Gab at Blarney Castle

Free Things to Do in Cork City

1. stroll the english market.

2. Mardyke Walk

Take a quick hike on mardyke walk in cork. the trail along the river is very serene. join the path near franciscan well and pop out near university college cork., 3. stroll through the university college cork (ucc) campus.

4. Take a Photowalk in Cork City

5. Go on a Cork Doors Scavenger Hunt

6. Explore the Gardens at Nano Nagle Place

Cork City's Unusual Museums

7. lock yourself up at cork city gaol, we trekked up a hill above cork city for a visit to cork gaol. wax figures stood guard and videos cast upon the wall told stories of what life was like in the prison where hardened criminals met with debtors.  even some irish revolutionaries spent time in cork gaol. it was fascinating to stroll around and take in a bit of history from around cork. if these walls could talk..., 8. the cork butter museum.

9. Blackrock Castle Observatory

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10. crawford art gallery.

11. Be Everyman and Catch a Show

12. Check out the Cork Film Festival

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13. brunch at bookshelf.

14. Lunch al Fresco at ORSO Cork

15. Marina Market Cork

16. Grab Brunch at Good Day Deli at Cork's Nano Nagle Place

Based on a recommendation from a local who i met at university college cork, i made the trek up a small hill from cork city centre to nano nagle place.  situated in the upper terrace garden, you'll find good day deli. serving vegetarian dishes plus scrumptious coffee and sweets, good day deli is a fantastic place to start the day.  go early though. good day deli attracts a crowd of cork city residents on the lookout for a great meal. i went right when they opened at 10 am on a sunday and was seated immediately without any issue.  the tables soon began to fill up around me. to get to good day deli, walk into nano nagle place through the gift shop and you'll see signs leading to the cafe. , 17. dine in style at cafe paradiso, a cork institution.

18. Spitjack for the Meatatarians

19. Join the Craft Brew Revolution at Cork's Franciscan Well Microbrewery

20. Eat an Early Dinner at Castle Cafe

21. Early Dinner at Market Lane

Where to Go for Coffee in Cork City?

22. three fools coffee.

23. Take an Afternoon Break at Cork Coffee

24. Pay Tribute to Depeche Mode at Cork City's Cafe Depeche

Down near university college cork is a small coffee house with a singular theme. it's all about depeche mode.   their music plays all day and their album covers grace the walls. i'm not sure if the barista was even alive when the band got together but no bother, we love depeche mode, 25. guji coffee bar at marina market, nab an americano at guji coffee bar marina market. guji coffee is located in an adorable powder pink container , i was super tempted by the chocolate covered marshmallow. the sweet treats looked top notch..

26. Coffee at Boru

Boru is a great place to stop for coffee when you first arrive in cork. walk from cork kent train station to boru in less than 10 minutes.  order a batch brew and power ball to keep your energy levels up for exploring cork city. one of our boru power balls was cookie dough flavored, the other was coconut. i could feel the caffeine and sugar coursing through my veins.

27. Shop Mahers

Looking for some cork coffee to take home there are so many coffees to choose from at mahers in cork city.  we love flavored coffees, but they can be hard to find in ireland so we picked up some irish cream to take home at a cost of less than 7 eur for 200 g of beans., explore cork city's fantastic pubs, 28. get treated to a pint by a local in cork city.

29. The Oliver Plunkett

30. The Castle Inn

31. Abbott's Ale House

32. Rising Sons Brewery

Day trips from cork city, 33. take a titanic adventure to cobh.

34. Get the Gift of Gab at Blarney Castle

Want to know the difference between Blarney and baloney? Baloney is flattery laid on with a trowel.  Blarney is flattery laid on with the lips; that is why you have to kiss a stone to get it  - Monsignor Fulton Sheen 

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Join in the fun as we whisk you you away to experience the highlights of Cork Harbour & our spectacular coastline. Our fast boats are ideal for those with a sense of adventure whether you're an individual, group or family. Daily tours in Jun, Jul & Aug from Crosshaven & Cobh .

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DO YOU WANT TO RIDE THE WAVES AND EXPLORE THE COASTLINE? SEE WILDLIFE INCLUDING WHALES, DOLPHINS AND SEALS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT?

2+-hours Sea Safari Trip

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We operate daily boat trips but our two boats are also available for private and commercial charter. Our boats have a combined passenger capacity for 21 passengers, Seafari 1 has capacity for 12 passengers and Seafari Too! has capacity for 9 passengers. Boat charters can be tailored to suit your requirements and are ideal for family, group, corporate/work outings, school tours, birthday, hen and stag parties. 

Baltimore Sea Safari

is a locally owned, family run boat trip business from Baltimore in West Cork . We operate daily close-up  coastal sightseeing boat trips with whale & dolphin watching with seal & wildlife sightings in the waters around Baltimore and Carbery’s Hundred Isles in West Cork , an area of exceptional unspoiled natural beauty.                                                                     

in the waters off Baltimore  and within  Roaringwater Bay,  a designated special area of conservation (SAC) on the  Wild Atlantic Way ,   and in the Ilen River , which are home to the most diverse range of sea and bird life to be seen anywhere in Ireland.

on our boats Seafari1 and Seafari Too! for a truly unique adventure to take in the spectacular scenery and wildlife sightings, that could include a variety of whale and dolphin species, porpoises , basking sharks , seal colonies and a myriad of sea birds , all in their natural habitats. During our trips we provide an informative commentary on the sights of interest and on the fascinating history of the area and its wildlife.                                     

is to introduce you (our passengers) to the outstanding beauty of our coastline, while looking for the wildlife that may be in the area, and to cause as little disturbance as possible to the wildlife that we encounter and their habitat.

Baltimore Sea Safari is one of the highest ranked activities in Baltimore, West Cork by TripAdvisor

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What a day. Micheal was super with all the local knowledge and there isn’t much he didn’t know about the wildlife in show. From Humpbacks to Dolphins. He knew them all and saw them long before any of us. Will defo be back.

It was absolutely amazing!! Mícheál is expirenced and we felt all safe with him. His knowledge is huge. It was one of our highlights in Ireland and a must do when you’re around Cork! The two hours rushed by so quickly. It’s stunning. Mícheàl did a very good job. I would go again and my friends as well.

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We operate from the Ferry Pier in Baltimore, West Cork. However, trips can also be arranged from other ports in West Cork on request .

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