“Hi there, Happy New Year to all our wonderful Secret Valley visitors!
As we leap into 2026, we’re feeling refreshed, inspired, and buzzing with excitement about what we’ve got planned for the park this year. It’s hard to believe that Secret Valley Wildlife Park first opened its gates back in 2007 – 19 years ago! What started as a big dream and a passion for animals has grown into a much-loved family destination here in little Clonroche, Wexford.
Through every season—rain or shine, busy days and quiet ones—your incredible loyalty has kept us going, and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you who continue to support the park. 2025 was a really successful year for Secret Valley, and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited, booked experiences, and helped spread the word! Behind the scenes, though, rising costs made it a challenging year too—especially during the quieter months when the animals are snug and sleepy but the bills definitely don’t hibernate! That’s exactly why we’re determined to make 2026 our most exciting year yet – starting it with a proper Secret Valley BOOM”💥
What’s Coming in 2026
“Over the winter we’ve been busy planning new developments to bring fresh energy and plenty of surprises to the park
🐾New Species Arriving -Get ready for an exciting new species coming to us this January! It’s sure to be a good one… He has an amazing rescue story & we are all excited for his arrival.
🐾 Brand-New Experiences- We’re creating fresh educational encounters and interactive activities to give you even more memorable, up-close moments with our animals.
🔨 Park Improvements – Big Things Ahead! 2026 is going to be a huge year for growth and improvement around the park. This January, we will be planting 1,000 trees, thanks to our friends at the “Trees on the Land” initiative- A wonderful step toward a greener future for Secret Valley. We’ll also be working hard on a major upgrade to our otter enclosure, which will be tripled in size, giving our playful otters lots more room to splash, swim, and show off! On top of that, we’re hoping to refresh and expand our café facilities, making them bigger, better, and even more unique—because every great day out deserves great food and instagramable photo ops!!
♻️ Sustainability Dreams -Looking further ahead, we have big ideas for making the park more sustainable in the years to come, with eco-projects and energy-saving plans in development. Watch this space…
📅 Events -Of course, we are already currently planning our seasonal events such as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. We will also be adding some new special events to the calendar, some of which may include a little four-legged friends! Shhh, that’s all we’re saying for now…. Stay tuned for dates and announcements.”
💚 Be Part of the Adventure
“ Whether you’ve been visiting us for years or are planning your very first trip, we hope 2026 gives everyone new reasons to return and enjoy a day out at Secret Valley. As you may know, we receive no funding from the government, and our success depends on the number of visitors we have every year. Each visit you make, no matter how big or small, helps support us and our animals. We truly appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being part of our journey so far, and here’s to brand-new memories, exciting projects, and a very special year ahead as we celebrate 19 years in business this May!”
