CLONROCHE ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Wildlife at Secret Valley: South East Ireland’s Licensed Wildlife Park
A concise guide to General Admission at Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche — what to expect from the animals, activities, and practical logistics.
Hands-On Wildlife at Secret Valley: South East Ireland’s Licensed Wildlife Park.
Secret Valley Wildlife Park, the only fully licensed wildlife park/zoo in the South East of Ireland, houses animals from compromised backgrounds and offers direct encounters, keeper talks, and hands-on activities that foreground animal welfare and education.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Only Licensed Wildlife Park in the South East
Secret Valley is the only fully licensed wildlife park/zoo in South East Ireland, a compact attraction that cares for animals from compromised backgrounds, including former pets and laboratory animals that cannot be returned to the wild.
Keeper Talks and Hands-On Animal Activities
Visitors can engage in keeper talks and a range of hands-on activities with the park’s animals, including supervised handling opportunities and specific activities such as bottle-feeding baby goats.
Play Areas and Short-Visit Accessibility
The park provides both indoor and outdoor play areas and is positioned to serve nearby towns and cities, making it accessible for shorter visits from regional centers.
What the day feels like
What a General Admission Visit Feels Like
A General Admission visit centers on direct animal engagement and education: arrivals at Secret Valley lead to scheduled keeper talks, hands-on activities with animals that have come from compromised backgrounds, and time in both indoor and outdoor play spaces for visitors of different ages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this General Admission suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
General Admission is offered as a 2-hour visit; check the park’s daily timetable for the timing of keeper talks and hands-on sessions.
All visits begin at Secret Valley (the park’s onsite meeting location).
The park is less than 1.5 hours from Dublin and is also conveniently close to Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does a General Admission visit take?
The advertised duration for General Admission is 2 hours.
Where do I meet for the visit?
Meeting location for the visit is Secret Valley.
Is Secret Valley a licensed wildlife park?
Yes — Secret Valley is the only fully licensed wildlife park/zoo in the South East of Ireland.
Are there hands-on activities with animals?
Yes — the park offers hands-on activities, including animal handling and bottle-feeding baby goats, as part of its program.
How can I find the daily timetable for talks and activities?
The park posts recent updates and its daily list of timetables on its Facebook and Instagram pages.
How far is the park from Dublin?
The park is less than 1.5 hours from Dublin.