# The National Reptile Zoo

> Ireland’s Only Reptile Zoo When it comes to things to do... you have to come to the Reptile Zoo!!

Ireland's only Reptile Zoo, showing snakes, lizards, tortoise, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, caiman, spiders, scorpions, frogs, salamanders and much more. Reptile Village offers an experience that is interactive you can get just a little closer and also manage a few of the pets! This option are able to keep the complete family entertained, educated and exercised all at once with more than 50 cool displays, devoted Animal Encounter Zone, Tropical Walk-through Habitat, interior and outside Picnic Areas and Enjoy Areas, plus a Snack Bar and Souvenir Shop! And each hour during busy days (slightly less often off top season) a host of trained reptile wranglers can help you get an encounter that is up close some exciting creatures too! Plus their revolutionary Reptile Party package includes a encounter that is unique with a keeper plus your very own private party area, full access to try out areas, and trips around several areas of the zoo like the stroll through display. Plus needless to say refreshments (including meals that is hot) plus the invitations that obtain it all began. Hurrah!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--x1wOW7HTIYh/the-national-reptile-zoo

## Activities

- Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

## Nearby things to do

- [Nore Valley Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qrG3F-vUpK7y/nore-valley-park)
- [Kilkenny Castle](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-873eJED3R456/kilkenny-castle)
- [Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-6ePkEw95MN-v/kilkenny-way-hurling-experience)
- [St. Canices Cathedral and Round Tower](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-tv1RKQaZtAOh/st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower)
- [Castlecomer Discovery Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-HnOJxjpGWQ7c/castlecomer-discovery-park)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest--x1wOW7HTIYh/the-national-reptile-zoo/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is The National Reptile Zoo?

The National Reptile Zoo is in Gowran, County Kilkenny.

### What activities does The National Reptile Zoo offer?

The National Reptile Zoo lists Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What is there to do near The National Reptile Zoo?

Experiences listed near The National Reptile Zoo on HolidayFox include Nore Valley Park, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience, St. Canices Cathedral and Round Tower and Castlecomer Discovery Park.


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