Kunekune Pig
The Kunekune Pig is a friendly, intelligent pig breed from New Zealand. Its name means “fat and round” in Māori, and they can live for around 15 years.
Meet Our Animals
Step into the wild and discover over 40 species from around the world, right here in the heart of Wexford. From playful lemurs and curious meerkats to gentle capybaras and friendly farm animals, every corner of the park is home to a new face waiting to meet you.
Whether you’re here to learn fascinating facts, enjoy close-up encounters, or simply watch their unique personalities shine, our animals are at the heart of everything we do. Each visit helps support their care and the important welfare work we’re passionate about.
Animal of the Month
Our Animals
Red-Capped Mangabey
Meet the Red-Capped Mangabey, an endangered primate native to the rainforests and swamps of Western and Central Africa. Known for their striking white eyelids, these “four-eyed monkeys” are highly social, spending their days in treetop groups foraging for fruits, seeds, insects, and more.
Crab-Eating Macaque
The Crab-Eating Macaque is an endangered primate from Southern Asia, known for its long tail, swimming skills, and social nature. Meet our rescued pair, Oscar and Dexter, who have formed a close bond at Secret Valley.
Rhesus Macaque
The Rhesus Macaque is a highly social monkey native to Asia, living in large groups and thriving in diverse habitats. Meet our four rescued macaques—Puyi, Tchang, Adriaan, and Basi—now thriving after being saved from laboratory testing.
Lion-Tailed Macaque
The Lion-Tailed Macaque is an endangered primate from India, known for its striking grey mane and expressive communication. With fewer than 2,500 left in the wild, this rare species spends most of its time high in the trees.
Capuchin Monkey
The Capuchin Monkey is a highly intelligent primate from South America, known for tool use, playful energy, and expressive communication. Meet our two lively troops, all rescued from the pet trade and abandoned zoos, now thriving at Secret Valley.
Cotton-Top Tamarin
The Cotton-Top Tamarin is a tiny monkey from Colombia, easily recognised by its distinctive white crest. Critically endangered, with fewer than 2,000 left in the wild, these agile primates feed on fruit, insects, and nectar.
Ring-Tailed Lemur
The Ring-Tailed Lemur is an endangered primate from Madagascar, easily recognised by its black-and-white striped tail. These social “sun-worshippers” love basking in the sun and live in female-led groups called conspiracies.
White-Fronted Brown Lemur
The White-Fronted Brown Lemur is a vulnerable species from Madagascar. Males have distinctive white facial fur, while females are solid brown. Agile climbers, they feed mainly on fruit, flowers, and vegetation.
African Crested Porcupine
The African Crested Porcupine is the world’s largest porcupine and Africa’s biggest rodent. Nocturnal and family-oriented, they use sharp quills and rattling sounds to ward off predators.
Meerkat
The Meerkat is a social animal from southern Africa, living in large underground mobs. Known for their upright sentry stance, keen eyesight, and immunity to scorpion venom, they work together to protect and care for their young.
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog is a highly social rodent from North America. Known for their bark-like calls, they live in vast underground “towns” with complex burrow systems.
Blue and Gold Macaw
The Blue and Gold Macaw is a striking parrot from South America, known for its vibrant feathers, strong beak, and lifelong pair bonds. These social birds thrive in rainforest flocks and can live up to 80 years in captivity.
Asian Short-Clawed Otter
The Asian Short-Clawed Otter is the smallest otter species, found across Asia. Highly dextrous with short claws and partially webbed feet, they are skilled hunters and swimmers, but are classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Capybara
The Capybara is the world’s largest rodent, native to South America. Semi-aquatic and highly social, they live in large groups and communicate with barks, clicks, and whistles.
Domestic Rabbit
The Domestic Rabbit comes in many breeds, all descended from the wild European rabbit. Herbivorous and social, they need constant chewing to keep their ever-growing teeth healthy.
Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig is a small, social rodent from South America. Active for most of the day, they need a high-fibre diet, vitamin C, and love to communicate with chirps and squeaks.
Chinchilla
The Chinchilla is a small rodent from the Andes, known for having the densest fur of any land mammal. Herbivorous and social, they live in large herds and can live over 20 years in captivity.
Ferret
The Ferret is a playful member of the mustelid family, descended from the European polecat. Domesticated over 2,500 years ago, they are curious animals once used for hunting small mammals.
Domestic Rat
The Domestic Rat, or fancy rat, is an intelligent and affectionate pet descended from the brown rat. Omnivorous and social, they are mostly nocturnal and live for around 2 years.
African Pygmy Hedgehog
The African Pygmy Hedgehog is the smallest hedgehog species, growing to just 20cm. Covered in 6,000 quills for defence, they are solitary, omnivorous, and can live up to 10 years in captivity.
Corn Snake
The Corn Snake is a non-venomous constrictor from North America. Crepuscular and growing up to 1.5 metres, they feed on small mammals, birds, and eggs and can live up to 20 years in captivity.
European Legless Lizard
The European Legless Lizard looks like a snake but has eyelids, ear holes, and a long tail that makes up half its length. Carnivorous and camouflaged, it can live up to 50 years in captivity.
Central Bearded Dragon
The Central Bearded Dragon is an omnivorous lizard from eastern Australia. Known for its “beard” display, colour-changing ability, and climbing skills, it can live up to 20 years in captivity.
Brazilian Rainbow Boa
The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is a non-venomous snake from South America, named for its iridescent, rainbow-like scales. A constrictor, it feeds on small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Ball Python
The Ball Python, also known as the Royal Python, is a non-venomous snake from Africa. Known for curling into a ball when threatened, it hunts at night and can live over 30 years in captivity.
Russian Tortoise
The Russian Tortoise is a small tortoise from central Asia, known for its 4-clawed feet and long lifespan of up to 50 years. Meet Heidi, our adventurous rescue who now thrives at Secret Valley.
Sulcata Tortoise
The Sulcata Tortoise is the world’s third-largest tortoise, native to Africa’s Sahara Desert region. Endangered and long-lived, they can reach up to 90kg and live for over 100 years. Meet Toby, our resident diva tortoise!
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach is one of the largest cockroach species, famous for its hissing sound used to warn predators, attract mates, and fight rivals. These nocturnal detritivores live on forest floors.
Chilean Rose Tarantula
The Chilean Rose Tarantula is a small tarantula from Chile, known for its pink hairs and nocturnal hunting. Females can live up to 20 years, feeding on insects like crickets and moths.
Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula
The Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula is one of the largest tarantula species, reaching a 25cm leg span. Native to Brazil, it is nocturnal, ambushing prey from burrows on the forest floor.
Giant Olive Millipede
The Giant Olive Millipede is a nocturnal climber from West Africa, growing up to 20cm long. These olive-green detritivores feed on decaying plant matter and defend themselves with a toxic secretion.
White’s Nebo Scorpion
The White’s Nebo Scorpion is a small scorpion from Oman and Saudi Arabia, growing up to 12cm. With strong pincers and mild venom, it feeds on insects and other invertebrates.
Donkey
The Donkey is a hardy member of the equine family, domesticated over 6,000 years ago. Known for their strength, long ears, and loud bray, donkeys can live up to 50 years.
Shetland Pony
The Shetland Pony is a small, hardy pony breed from Scotland’s Shetland Islands. Adapted to rugged terrain and cold climates, they can live for over 30 years.
Pygmy Goat
The Pygmy Goat is a small, friendly breed of domestic goat known for its playful nature. Herbivorous browsers, they prefer leaves over grass and live for 12–15 years.
Llama
The Llama is a domesticated camelid from South America, adapted to high altitudes with unique blood cells. Social herd animals, they are excellent grazers and live 15–20 years.
Alpaca
The Alpaca is a domesticated camelid from South America, prized for its soft wool in various colours. Social and gentle, they live in herds and typically live 15–20 years.
Kunekune Pig
The Kunekune Pig is a friendly, intelligent pig breed from New Zealand. Its name means “fat and round” in Māori, and they can live for around 15 years.
