Ardmore Mini Zoo

Ardmore Mini Zoo is a charming family attraction set across 21–22 acres just minutes from Ardmore village in Co. Waterford . It’s easily accessible—just off the N25 between Youghal and Dungarvan—and under an hour from Cork Airport .

The site is home to a wide variety of animals, from playful lemurs and inquisitive meerkats to rare lynx cats, marmosets and exotic owls . In addition to the mini-zoo experience, there’s plenty of family-focused fun: outdoor playgrounds, a maze, go-kart track, soccer pitch and an indoor three-tier play centre .

Visitors can relax in the on-site café and restaurant, serving hot meals, homemade baked goods—and even wine, thanks to a full licence . Seasonal highlights include “Magical Winter Wonderland” events in December, as well as glamping pods for overnight stays .

Educators will appreciate well-organised school tours, while families can host birthday parties or other celebrations in a venue built for fun, rain or shine .