Reptile Village was opened on the 17th of March, 2006. The project took eighteen
months to complete. It was designed and constructed by the owner, James
Hennessy, with help from friends and family. Including his wife, Susan, who helped
to lay blocks and thatch roofs while pregnant!
months to complete. It was designed and constructed by the owner, James
Hennessy, with help from friends and family. Including his wife, Susan, who helped
to lay blocks and thatch roofs while pregnant!
| Scorpion (Heterometrus sp.) India |
| James' interest in reptiles and amphibians began early. In 1986, at the age of 11, he organised a frog race for a school open day. In the same year he bought his first pet turtle, which he still has, on display in Reptile Village. |
| Licenced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, under the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. no. 440 of 2003). |
| Demesne Road, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny 056 7726 757 info@reptilevillage.net |
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| Ireland's Only Reptile Zoo! |
| Green Anaconda Venezuela |
Various species of reptile and amphibian have been bred in captivity by James
including some rarer, more endangered species. Some of the animals which have had
eggs or young include Conehead Iguanas, White-lipped Pit Vipers, Day Geckos,
Nile Monitors, Boa Constrictors, Frilled Dragons, Cuban Knight Anoles and
Chameleons.
including some rarer, more endangered species. Some of the animals which have had
eggs or young include Conehead Iguanas, White-lipped Pit Vipers, Day Geckos,
Nile Monitors, Boa Constrictors, Frilled Dragons, Cuban Knight Anoles and
Chameleons.
| Cuban Crocodiles Cuba |
| James has had the opportunity to study and observe these animals in the wild, in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Indonesia, Cuba, West Africa, Canada, Venezuela, India and across Europe. |
| Crocodile Monitor. Indonesia |
