Secret Valley Wildlife Park & Exotic Animal Rescue

Secret Valley Wildlife Park & Exotic Animal Rescue
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About

A 14-acre family wildlife park in the Wexford countryside, home to more than 200 rescued animals across 40-plus species, with hands-on encounters, keeper talks and all-weather play. Founded in 2007, it is the only fully licensed zoo in the South East.

Things to Do

Meet and feed the animals

Get hands-on with friendly small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs, guided by keepers, then hand-feed the llamas, alpacas and goats. Hand-feeding is included with your ticket, so there is no extra charge for the up-close moments.

Daily keeper talks and adventure hunts

Keepers share the rescue stories behind the park's animals through talks held through the day. Children can also follow scavenger-style adventure hunts around the grounds to uncover animal facts.

Bookable animal experiences

Pre-book a Capybara Experience with Guava and Mango, a Meerkat and Porcupine session, a Junior or Senior Keeper day, or a Behind-the-Scenes VIP guided tour. Admission is included with all paid experiences and every experience must be booked online in advance.

Bottle-feed the baby goats

In spring and summer visitors can help bottle-feed the playful baby goats, a gentle highlight aimed squarely at younger children.

Tractor and quad train rides

Hop aboard the quad train for a tour of the park, or let the little ones loose in the tractor pedal park. The quad train is an optional €2 per person extra; everything else included in the day is free.

Indoor bouncy castle and play areas

An all-weather indoor bouncy castle and obstacle course sit alongside a large outdoor playground, so a rainy day out still works. The park is largely outdoors, so bring sturdy shoes.

The Hungry Tortoise Café and picnics

The on-site café serves breakfasts, hot lunches, sweet treats and McCabe's barista coffee, with hot food served until 4pm. There is also a sweet shop and ice cream, plus picnic benches if you bring your own food.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm; extended to 9:00am to 6:00pm in peak summer season. Check Google/Facebook for updates. The Hungry Tortoise Café is open daily 9:00am-5:00pm (hot food until 4:00pm).
  • Admission: Adults €13.00, children €12.00, students/OAPs €10.50, family (2 adults + 2 kids) €45.00; under-2s free.
  • Parking: Free parking for all visitors in a designated car park. Accessible parking spaces are available near the main activity shed — notify staff on arrival.
  • Food: The Hungry Tortoise Café serves all-day breakfast, hot lunches, kids' meals, sweet treats and barista coffee; there is also an on-site ice cream/sweet shop and outdoor picnic benches. Café access does not require park admission.

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