Fota Wildlife Park feels the bite of massive energy bills

Park is home for animals from a variety of climates who need to be kept warm over the winter, resulting in a bill of €500,000

The not-for-profit animal conservation centre is home for animals from a variety of climates over the winter, using multiple heating systems to keep giraffes, a tropical house, and a new baby rhino warm in the coming months. Picture: Darragh Kane

Management at Fota Wildlife Park are expecting energy costs will double this year, resulting in a bill of almost €500,000.

The not-for-profit animal conservation centre is home for animals from a variety of climates over the winter, using multiple heating systems to keep giraffes, a tropical house, and a new baby rhino warm in the coming months.