Mark the Science Guy is fired up by new ways to teach science to kids

Mark Lantry is on a mission to teach children the wonders of science through fun experiments. His live shows at Fota Wildlife Park are designed to offer interactive entertainment for all the family

Mark Langtry will host live shows every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Fota Wildlife Park until August 17. Picture: Moya Nolan

Mark Langtry, aka Mark the Science Guy, believes that education is a superpower. “It’s what allows us to create the future we want and can make our dreams come true,” he says.

That’s what he tells the children and families who attend the live shows he’s hosting at Fota Wildlife Park every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between now and August 17. It’s also what he credits as the secret to his success as a theoretical physicist, former professional footballer, TV presenter on RTÉ’s Let’s Find Out, and head of science and sport at Explorium, Ireland’s National Science Centre.