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Welcome to the official page of Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco and Activity Park. Discover the joy There are two main areas ‘zones’ in Tralee Bay Wetlands.
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Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco and Activity Park is unique to Kerry and the South of Ireland and interweaves nature and eco-tourism, soft adventure and water based activities. It has both activity and nature zones and is suitable for various interest groups and caters for all ages. The activity area is free of charge to access. This includes an activity park area where pedal boats boats are available for hire. There are lakeside walks and cycle ways with picnic areas. The nature zone offers a multi-lingual, guided safari-style boat ride (a first in Ireland) through the wetlands and a 15metre viewing tower offering panoramic views of Tralee Bay. The grounds are dotted with hides for observing waders and waterfowl, as well as the centre's important collection of duck and goose species from all over the world. Situated on one of the most valuable wetlands in Europe, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre offers a unique opportunity to experience an incredible diversity of birds and other wildlife up close. Our educational facilities includes bird hides, outdoor education trails, pond dipping and Guided Eco Tours of the Tralee Bay Wetlands.

01/11/2026

💧 Dive into Science Week 2026 at Tralee Bay Wetlands! 🌍

Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park is thrilled to announce the "Beginners Guide to The Water Cycle and The Role of Wetlands" sessions as part of Science Week 2026 Saturday, 7th & Sunday, 8th November, in collaboration with Munster Technological University, Kerry Science Festival and Research Ireland! 🌍

This year’s national theme Water: from Molecule to Ocean. Join Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecologists as they focus on the Water Cycle and The Role of Wetlands, exploring the Water Cycle through the Irish lens, looking at rainfall and changing rainfall patterns. How Wetlands act as natural regulators that protect our communities against flooding and drought.

Come learn, explore, and make a positive change for our planet!

🗓️ Book your spot now and join us for this exciting Science Week event on our website https://traleebaywetlands.org/book-now

Kerry County Council Discover Kerry Visit Tralee Tralee Chamber

27/10/2026

🎉 Good news! We’ve added an extra time slot to tomorrow’s Halloween Scavenger Hunt! 🎃

⏰ NEW 1:00pm session

📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday 28th October - Due to popular demand, even more families can now join the Halloween fun at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology & Activity Park 👻

🗺️ Follow the clues, solve the spooky puzzles and uncover the hidden treasure 💎
🎟️ Book now on our website and join the adventure.
🏴‍☠️ Will your family be the ones to find the treasure? 💰

Tralee Chamber Discover Kerry Visit Tralee Kerry County Council Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween

26/10/2026

🎃👻 The Halloween Scavenger Hunt 2026 is on! 🏴‍☠️🗝️

The Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park is in full swing, and the hunt for hidden treasure is far from over! 🔎

🎉 Good news! We’ve added extra times!

Due to popular demand, even more families can now join the Halloween fun!

⏰ New 11am sessions available:
👻 Tuesday, 27th October
👻 Wednesday, 28th October
👻 Thursday, 29th October

🎃 Can’t make the morning sessions? Our 2pm sessions continue right up until Saturday, 31st October! Places are filling fast, so don’t miss out!

🗺️ Follow the clues, solve the spooky puzzles and uncover the hidden treasure! 💎

🎟️ Book your tickets now on our website and join the adventure.

🏴‍☠️ Will you and your family be the ones to find the treasure? 💰

Tralee Chamber Discover Kerry Visit Tralee Kerry County Council Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween Tralee Education Support Centre

25/10/2026

Families are having such a brilliant time on our Halloween Scavenger Hunt that we want to make sure nobody misses out on the magic! 🕵️‍♂️✨ We have just launched brand-new time slots for Tuesday (27th), Wednesday (28th) and Thursday (29th) October.

Here is a glimpse of what one family have said:

"The trail was very well laid out... There was a great atmosphere. People shared clues and solutions. The kids particularly enjoyed chatting to the staff member who pretended to be a witch in the little hut." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bring the family to crack riddles, explore the wetlands and jump into the spooky midterm atmosphere here in the Wetlands Ecology Park. Finish the day with a delicious treat in The Lakeside Café at Tralee Bay Wetlands! 🍫☕

🎟️ Book your Halloween tickets now at https://traleebaywetlands.org/halloween

Tralee Chamber Discover Kerry Visit Tralee Kerry County Council Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween

23/10/2026

🎃 Tomorrow’s adventure awaits… 🏴‍☠️ The Legend of the Lost Wetlands Treasure!

Something spooky is stirring in the Wetlands Park and families are invited to dive straight into the mystery. Hidden treasure chests, strange clues, and whispers of a sea monster lurking in the reeds… can your young explorers uncover the truth?

This Bank Holiday Weekend and Halloween Mid Term Break step into a world of pirate secrets and marshland mysteries as the Halloween Scavenger Hunt continues. Brave adventurers aged 5–12 years can follow the trail, solve the riddles, and discover what’s hiding in the shadows.

The hunt runs daily from 24th–31st October, the treasure won’t stay hidden forever.

🎟️ Book your Halloween tickets now at https://traleebaywetlands.org/halloween

Tralee Chamber Discover Kerry Visit Tralee Kerry County Council The Lakeside Café at Tralee Bay Wetlands

23/10/2026

Greetings from Croke Park, where Tralee has enjoyed fantastic success at the Tidy Towns National Awards!

Tralee has retained its Best Large Urban Centre title, Best in Region award and Gold Medal, alongside special awards for Dementia Friendly, Greenways and Pollinators.

A fantastic achievement and a wonderful recognition of the hard work and dedication that goes into keeping Tralee thriving!

Ní neart go cur le chéile

Tralee Tidy Towns

18/10/2026

It really must be the season of the witch... Halloween 🎃💀 Scavenger Hunt at Tralee Bay Wetlands continues to and including the 31st October. Tickets selling fast... So don't miss out, book online. Visit Tralee Tralee Chamber Discover Kerry The Lakeside Café at Tralee Bay Wetlands Tralee Bay Wetlands Meadowlands Hotel Tralee The Ashe Hotel Manor West Hotel & Leisure Club The Brandon Hotel & Leisure Centre Tralee The James Hotel The Rose Hotel Fáilte Ireland fun.ie - Find Fun Fast anywhere in Ireland Kerry Library Kerry's Eye Tralee Advertiser Traleetoday.ie

14/10/2026

Something spooky is stirring in the Wetlands… and the adventure begins this weekend.🏴‍☠️

On 17th & 18th October at 2pm, families can step into a world of clues and mysterious discoveries as the Halloween Scavenger Hunt returns.

The trail continues from 24th to 31st October, inviting explorers of ages 5- 12 years to uncover what’s hiding in the shadows.

🎟️ Ready to discover? Book your Halloween tickets now:
https://traleebaywetlands.org/halloween

Tralee Chamber Discover Kerry Visit Tralee Kerry County Council The Lakeside Café at Tralee Bay Wetlands

Address

Ballyard
Tralee
V92HH57

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353667126700

Website

http://www.traleebaywetlands.org/

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