90 Minutes Behind the Scenes at Secret Valley Wildlife Park: VIP Access to Meerkats, Llamas and Ranger Stories

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90 Minutes Behind the Scenes at Secret Valley Wildlife Park: VIP Access to Meerkats, Llamas and Ranger Stories

A 1.5-hour, ranger-led VIP tour in Clonroche that combines hands-on feeding sessions, personalized animal encounters and lunch at The Hungry Tortoise.

90 Minutes Behind the Scenes at Secret Valley Wildlife Park: VIP Access to Meerkats, Llamas and Ranger Stories.

Duration
1.5 Hours
Location
Clonroche
Operator
Secret Valley Wildlife Park
Category
Attraction
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

At Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, Co. Wexford, the Behind the Scenes VIP Guided Tour is a 90-minute, personalised experience led by senior members of the animal team and expert rangers. Guests discover animal stories, join feeding sessions, meet creatures such as meerkats and llamas, and finish with a lunch at The Hungry Tortoise—an intimate visit built for close encounters and strong photo opportunities.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ENCOUNTERS

Meet Meerkats, Llamas and More

The VIP tour brings guests face-to-face with unique creatures — including meerkats and llamas — and includes hands-on feeding sessions that let you see their personalities up close.

THE GUIDES

Ranger-Led, Personalised Access

Led by a senior member of the animal staff and expert rangers, the tour is presented as a personalised, behind-the-scenes visit with direct commentary from the people who care for the animals.

THE MEAL

Lunch at The Hungry Tortoise

The VIP experience concludes with a delicious lunch at The Hungry Tortoise, combining close animal encounters with a relaxed on-site meal.

What the day feels like

On the Tour

This is a guided, behind-the-scenes walkthrough lasting 1.5 hours, led by senior animal staff and expert rangers. Expect a personalised pace, direct feeding sessions, curated animal encounters and deliberately framed opportunities for photography and storytelling.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this experience.

1
Animal EnthusiastsIdeal for visitors who want close, informed encounters and storytelling from senior animal staff and rangers.
2
FamiliesA personalised format with feeding sessions and approachable animals makes this well suited to families seeking hands-on wildlife interaction.
3
Wildlife PhotographersThe tour offers focused, close-range photo opportunities with animals, useful for photographers seeking portrait-style wildlife shots.
4
Visitors with 90 Minutes to SpareBest for guests who can dedicate a full 1.5 hours on-site to the guided experience and lunch.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Arrival

Arrive for 10am; the VIP Guided Tour runs for 1.5 hours (90 minutes).

What the Experience Includes

A senior animal staff–led, personalised tour with feeding sessions, animal encounters (including meerkats and llamas), photo opportunities and lunch at The Hungry Tortoise.

Operator

Operated by Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, Co. Wexford.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the VIP tour last?

The tour lasts 1.5 hours (90 minutes).

What time should I arrive?

Guests are asked to arrive for 10am.

Who leads the tour?

A senior member of the animal staff and expert rangers lead the personalised Behind the Scenes VIP Guided Tour.

Which animals will I meet?

The tour includes encounters with unique creatures such as meerkats and llamas and features hands-on feeding sessions.

Is food included?

Yes—lunch at The Hungry Tortoise is part of the experience.

What can I expect to do on the tour?

Expect personalised commentary from animal staff, feeding sessions, close animal encounters and curated photo opportunities.