Fota Wildlife Park announces appointment of new director

Aileen Tennant previously worked for nine years with Dublin Zoo, where she oversaw the expansion of its Discovery and Learning department.

Aileen Tennant will take up the role of Fota Wildlife Park from July 1 when she takes over from Sean McKeown who is retiring as director  after 40 years. Picture: Patrick Bolger

Cork’s Fota Wildlife Park has announced the appointment of its new director. Aileen Tennant will assume the role from July 1. She takes over from current director Sean McKeown, who is retiring from the park after 40 years.

A native of Co Carlow and a Dublin City University (DCU) Science Education graduate, Ms Tennant previously worked for nine years with Dublin Zoo, where she oversaw the expansion of its Discovery and Learning department.