CLONROCHE ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Hands-on with the herd: kids become Little Helpers at Secret Valley Wildlife Park
A 90-minute, keeper-led session in Clonroche where children aged 5–9 feed, pet and help create enrichment for a variety of animals — this guide explains what to expect.
Hands-on with the herd: kids become Little Helpers at Secret Valley Wildlife Park.
Set within Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, Co. Wexford, the Little Helper Experience is a focused, child-first introduction to animal care. Over a compact session, SV keepers guide small groups through feeding, petting and simple enrichment tasks so youngsters get direct contact with animals while learning practical care skills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close, supervised contact with park animals
Under the supervision of Secret Valley keepers, children feed and pet a variety of animals, combining tactile encounters with basic animal-care instruction—designed to be safe and engaging for the target age group.
Keeper-led lessons in practical care
The experience pairs hands-on activities with learning: kids observe keeper routines and are taught simple aspects of animal care appropriate to their age.
Making enrichment for the animals
Participants help create enrichment items for the animals, turning play into purposeful activity that benefits the animals while giving children a sense of responsibility.
What the day feels like
What the Little Helper Experience feels like
Compact and deliberate, the Little Helper Experience unfolds as a guided, 90-minute session in which keepers lead small groups of children through a sequence of hands-on moments—feeding, petting and preparing enrichment—designed to be both educational and reassuring for parents.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who it’s designed for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear or equipment requirements are specified in the supplied facts.
The experience runs for 90 minutes.
Operated by Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Little Helper Experience?
The session lasts 90 minutes.
What ages is the program for?
The experience is designed for children aged 5 to 9.
Who leads the activities?
SV keepers from Secret Valley Wildlife Park guide the children through feeding, petting and enrichment activities.
What do children do during the experience?
Participants feed and pet animals, learn about animal care, and help create enrichment for the animals.
Where does the Little Helper Experience take place?
The program takes place at Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Is the session supervised?
Yes—activities are guided and supervised by Secret Valley keepers.