Here's why Cork people should holiday at Fota Wildlife Park

Act like a a visiting tourist and relish the many pleasures of Fota with none of the hassle of long journeys and travel, writes Vickie Maye

A sassy peacock at Fota Wildlife Park. Pic: Fabricio Severo

Jai the baby rhino is sleeping astride his mum. Jenny, the ranger, shakes the bucket, brimful of chopped carrots and leaves of lettuce, and calls him. It’s as if she’s calling a puppy.

It takes a few attempts, and then, slowly, Jai rises, plodding to the gate where we wait, his mother, Maya, a few paces behind him.