Modest growth in visitor numbers sees Fota Wildlife Park's surplus almost triple

Wildlife park recorded just over 430,000 attendees last year despite adverse weather conditions

Feeding time for a herd of giraffes at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

A modest rise in visitor numbers in spite of adverse weather conditions saw Fota Wildlife Park's surplus almost triple in 2023.

According to recent accounts filed to the Company Registration Office, the wildlife park posted a 3.6% rise in total visitor numbers last year, with just over 430,000 attendees recorded in 2023.