The Demesne, Gowran, Co Kilkenny
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).
056 7726 757
[email protected]
Zoo To You
(mobile zoo)
Crocodile Monitor, Indonesia.
Home 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!
How to find us
Guestbook
Endangered Cuban Crocodile Breeding Programme, Cuba.
Crocodile Monitor, Indonesia
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.
Rehoming /Adoptions
Adoption/ Sponsorship Programme
Green Anaconda, Venezuela.
Endangered Cuban Crocodile Breeding Programme, Cuba.
Links
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, Cuban Knight Anoles and Chameleons.
Donations
Egyptian Cobra & Puff Adder with Snake Charmer, North Africa.
Green Anaconda, Venzuela
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 and across Europe.
Egyptian Cobra & Puff Adder, North Africa.