- 1. The Aquadome
- 2. Kennedys Pet Farm
- 3. Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium
- 4. Muckross Farms and play area
- 5. Coolwood Wildlife Park
- 6. Seafari
- 7. Toby World
- 8. Jaunting Car Trip
- 9. Fungi the Dolphin
- 10. Crag Cave
1. The Aquadome
The Aquadome is located in Tralee. It is one of Ireland's largest indoor water worlds. This is great fun for all the family, enjoy hours of fun at Tralee's top attraction. Its home to the lazy river, river rapids, whirlpool spas, water slides children pools, spa pools and much more. The adults can relax and be pampered in the Adult only Health Suite, which includes a steam room, sauna, plunge pool, and turbo sun beds. For those looking for something different you can try out Aquagolf. This is an 18 hole mini-golf course, each hole has a different degree of difficulty and the lengths also vary. Finish off your day with a tasty treat from the Aqua Dome Cafe.
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2. Kennedys Pet Farm
Kennedys pet farm is located 5 miles from Killarney. It is an all-weather pet farm featuring indoor and outdoor pens and sheds with a large selection of farm animals and pets. This is a wonderful experience for young and old, engage with the animals by feeding or cuddling them. You can get up close to deer's, pigs, calves, sheep, lambs, goats, rabbits, donkeys, guinea pigs, puppies and many feathered birds, such as ducks, geese, hens and lots more. The pet farm also features an indoor and outdoor playground, making it a truly unforgettable experience for the kids.
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3. Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium
You can find Dingle Oceanworld in the town of Dingle. It is home to some of Ireland's largest collection of sharks. Here you can see over a 1,000 species of marine life and meet some of the favourite residents such as 'Nemo' the clownfish and 'Molly' the turtle. Watch the dolphins and seahorses playing in their tanks. The touch tank allows you to stroke a ray or hold a starfish. Visit the penguins in the Polar Penguin experience. There is a gift shop and coffee shop to relax in after your underwater experience.
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4. Muckross Farms and play area
Muckross Traditional Farms showcases Irish farm life in the 1930's. Visit three separate working farms complete with animals, poultry and horse drawn machinery. Watch the farmer's go about their daily chores and taste some delicious homemade bread baked freshly over the open fire by the farmer's wife. You will also have the opportunity to visit, a carpenter's workshop, a harness maker, a laborer's cottage and a blacksmith's forge. There is also a playground for the kids to roam around and play in.
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5. Coolwood Wildlife Park
Coolwood Wildlife Park is located outside the town of Killarney. This wildlife haven comprises of 50 acres, which consists of a wildlife park and sanctuary. This is a wonderful experience for all the family. You can see some rare and tropical animals such as the ring-tailed lemurs, white-faced sakis, wallabies, raccoons, monkeys and lots more. The park also has a substantial collection of birds of prey, a pet's corner and even reptiles! The attraction also has a children's playground and a coffee shop.
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6. Seafari
Seafari cruises depart from Kenmare pier in Kenmare. This is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults to explore the beautiful Kenmare bay. It is abundant with marine wildlife and you can visit one of the largest seal colonies in Ireland. Your informative guide will tell you about the history and ecology of the area. Sit back and enjoy the coastal scenery while sipping a complimentary tea, coffee and biscuit.
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7. Toby World
Located in Manor West Retail Park in Tralee. This is the southwest's largest play centre for kids. On site there are numerous play frames, spiral slides, 4-lane Astra slide, indoor sport court, go-karts, toddlers area and a dedicated babies area. The play centre also boasts a Special Needs Sensory Room, Ceramics Room, Quasar Zone and Kiddies Disco. Facilities include Toby's cafe, which caters for babies and kids, as well as hungry parents.
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8. Jaunting Car Trip
What better way to explore and experience the natural beauty and serenity of Killarney National Park and the surrounding area's, than by taking a trip on a jaunting car. This will be a memorable adventure for the kids. There are numerous places around Killarney to start your tour, these include Ross Castle, Muckross House & Gardens, Killarney town centre or from the Gap of Dunloe. The friendly jarveys will be happy to share some history and a few jokes along the route with all the family.
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9. Fungi the Dolphin
Take a trip out into Dingle harbour to meet the fun loving 'Fungi' the dolphin. He is one of Dingles best known residents and has been living in the harbour since 1984. Boat trips leave from the pier at Dingle harbour. Fungi loves to meet the boats and people who come out to see him and it is an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. Weather permitting it is possible to swim with Fungi.
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10. Crag Cave
Crag Cave is located one mile from Castleisland. It's a colorful wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites. Discovered in 1983, it's an exciting show cave with 4km of surveyed caves of which 350 meters is open to the public. Over a million years old, it's abundantly decorated with calcite forms which are superbly lit.
The Cave Centre offers a restaurant, a large souvenir shop as well as toilets for the disabled and a free car and coach park. The Crazy Cave activity centre covers 2 floors and have a wide range of fun filled area's for children up to the age of 12. Facilities include a Mega slide, climbing frames, crazy maze, rope bridge and lots more.
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