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Discover the Joy in Nature & Activity at
Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park

Eco Park | Nature Reserve | Biodiversity Wildlife | Natural Heritage | Activity & Adventure

Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco and Activity Park

We offer interesting guided and self-guided wildlife and natural heritage tours against the backdrop of the beautiful Slieve Mish mountains in a tranquil urban nature reserve.

Positioned on the coastline on the Wild Atlantic Way and the mouth of the Tralee Bay

We are a popular destination for all our locals and visitors. The Wetlands Eco Park is full of nature and wildlife, experiences and character among the stunning and scenic views of our beautiful mountains, the range of Habitats including Coastal Reedbeeds, Marsh and River channels. Experience our Guided Tours with picturesque views, landscape and nature sounds that surround you during your visit to our Nature Reserve. Sit back and breathe the coastal air while enjoying the panoramic views of our Activity Park and lake from the onsite Lakeside Café. If are looking for a quiet and peaceful break in nature and the outdoors we have a range of options here to suit you all, making your visit a uniquely individual experience.

Tralee Bay Wetlands

Connect with Nature & Us

Spotter Sheets

Nature Spotter Sheets

Learn more about all the Flora, Birds and Invertebrates that live in the Wetlands. Download here to discover the species.

  Download our Sheets

Eco Tours Flyer

Read our Nature Blog

We are starting a nature blog about everything from birds to bees. The blog posts will appear on our website fortnightly commencing Wednesday 4th May. 

  Read our Nature Blog

Colouring Sheets

Colouring Sheets

Download our FREE Colouring Activity Sheets for all ages.

  Download our Sheets

Nature Podcats

Nature Podcasts

Listen to our Nature Podcats with Alan, Education and Wildlife Officer on Butterflies, Amphibians, Bees and Pollinators.
New Podcasts coming soon!

  Listen to our Nature Podcasts

What Our Visitors Say

Victoria

Beginners Guide to Climate Change and Biodiversity Course for Science Week 2025. Very enjoyable and a great facility to have so close to Tralee. Many thanks to Alan for a very informative and professional morning. I look forward to upcoming events in future.

Review from Beyonk Reviews
November 2025

Eileen

Halloween Scavenger Hunt 2025. Fantastic day out ! Would highly recommend. The kids (age 6) absolutely loved it, They were able to find all of the vegetable clues and fill in their sheets. Adult clues were fun too! Followed by lunch in the lakeside cafe, top notch ! Thanks to everyone.

Review from TripAdvisor Reviews
October 2025

David

Halloween Scavenger Hunt 2025. I was at the opening day of the Halloween Scavenger Hunt with my eight-year-old daughter yesterday and I’m delighted to say the experience was brilliant. Although it was raining we both really enjoyed the hunt, from solving intriguing questions and puzzles along the route that both myself and my daughter could engage with and the different Halloween scenes and decorations set up along the way. It really added to the Halloween feeling and atmosphere. Rounded off a well spent morning by collecting our pumpkins and spoiling ourselves with a hot chocolate and some brunch in the Lakeside Café. Looking forward to next year.

Review from TripAdvisor Reviews
October 2025

Deanna

Wetlands tour with our group was really informative and a great change of pace from the usual activitites. Beautiful view from the observation tower.

Review from TripAdvisor Reviews
September 2025

Mary R

I visited the wetlands with 4 children and had an absolutely fabulous time. There was a mix up with the boat tour I booked (my own fault) but was quickly resolved by a very helpful and pleasant staff member. We really enjoyed the boat trip which was led by a very friendly and informative guide, who was also very happy to answer all the questions from the children. We also did the zorbing which was great fun. Will definitely be returning.

Review from TripAdvisor Reviews
August 2025

lizseers

Lovely peaceful ecology centre.Really lovely green area, birds ,wetlands viewing tower. They’ve done a great job for biodiversity and education, nice cafe as well.

Review from TripAdvisor Reviews
June 2025

Our Multi-Sensory Experience at the Wetlands

Staying connected to Nature will bring you on a pathway to greater wellness!

Explore Our Wetlands

Take the time to relax in Nature while visiting the Nature Reserve.

Discover Yourself

Unplug from daily life at Tralee Bay Wetlands, quieten your mind and take in the sights, sounds and smells that surround you.

Protect Our Environment

Learning how to Protect Our Environment is our top priority. Reduce the impact and let us help save the planet.

Experience Nature

Nature is all around us, why not take time to do pond dipping and scavenger hunt.

Walk in Wilderness

Take the journey through the Nature BoardWalk.

Lakeside Café

Experience the smell of the coffee and tastes of the local food as you relax in nature.

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