Why Visit Secret Valley?
A full day out for families, packed with animal fun, outdoor adventures, and space to relax.
Hands-on Animal
Encounters
Get up close and learn about our animals such as meerkats, rescued primates, capybara, and more – Range of animal activities on all year long.
Fun for
All Ages
Tractor rides, indoor bouncy castle, animal talks, hand feed llamas and alpacas, on site cafe, rain or shine.
Café, Picnics & Play Areas
Enjoy tasty food at The Hungry Tortoise Café or bring your own for a relaxed day out.
welcome to secret valley
Animal Rescue
A hidden gem in the South East
Make the Most
of Your Visit
Whether you’re visiting for the day or coming back all year round,
we’ve got something special for every animal lover.
Education
Programmes
Inspire young minds with hands-on learning, from ecology workshops to school tours and TY placements.
Annual
Memberships
Unlimited visits, exclusive perks, and year-round family fun — perfect for animal lovers.
Gift
Vouchers
Treat someone to a wild day out with flexible vouchers for admission, experiences, or the café.
Unforgettable Animal Experiences
Senior Keeper ExperienceChristmas Valley Experience
- Ages 16+
- 6 Hours
This opportunity caters to individuals who have a passion for animals and wish to gain insight into the responsibilities of being a zookeeper.
Little Helper ExperienceChristmas Valley Experience
- Ages 5 to 9
- 2.5 Hours
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Little Helper Experience! This exciting event is designed for kids aged 5 to 9 who love animals and adventure.
Junior Keeper ExperienceChristmas Valley Experience
- Ages 9 to 15
- 4 Hours
Calling all young animal enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable day at the Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Coolnacon. Our Junior Keeper Experience is a hands-on adventure specially designed for kids aged 9-15 years old.
Behind the Scenes VIP Guided Tour ExperienceChristmas Valley Experience
- Ages 6+
- 90 Minutes
Led by our experienced rangers, this personalized tour promises an unforgettable adventure as you delve into the fascinating stories of our incredible creatures.
Capybara ExperienceChristmas Valley Experience
- Ages 8+
- 40 Minutes
Welcome to a heartwarming capybara experience, where you’ll be captivated by the irresistible charm of these gentle giants! Our two Capybara’s (Called Guava and Mango) love getting to meet our visitors!
Meerkat and Porcupine ExperienceChristmas Valley Experience
- Ages 8+
- 40 Minutes
Join us for an unforgettable day at the Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Coolnacon! Get up close and personal with adorable meerkats and fascinating porcupines in this unique and interactive experience.
What Our Visitors Say
Animal of
the Month
Each month we shine a spotlight on one of our amazing animals — meet their personality, learn fun facts, and discover how we care for them at the park.
The Latest
from Secret Valley
Zeus- Our rescue Serval Cat
Our newest arrival “Zeus”- The African Serval The ISPCA contacted us regarding an African serval that had been discovered in
Thanks & 2026 Plans for the future
January 2026 update! “Hi there, Happy New Year to all our wonderful Secret Valley visitors! As we leap into 2026,
Rhesus Macaque
Origin-Rhesus macaques are native to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Afghanistan, Vietnam, southern China, and some neighboring areas. They
Rats
The fancy rat is a domesticated brown rat specially bred as pets since the 18th- and 19th-century in Europe. Domesticated
Giant African Land Snails
-The giant African land snail is native to the forest areas of East -The largest species of snail found on
Hissing Cockroaches
-Largest species of cockroach, reaching 2 to 3 inches at maturity. -They are from the island of Madagascar -In captivity,
Giant African Millipede
They are found in various countries in Africa. Giant millipedes have an expected lifespan of about 7-10 years. Millipedes usually
Chilean Rose Tarantula
Origin– The natural habitat of Grammostola rosea is the desert and scrub regions of northern Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. While
Legless lizard
Origin- A species of large glass lizard found from southern Europe to Central Asia. Lifespan- They are capable of living
Bearded Dragon
Origin- They originated in the arid, rocky, semi desert regions and dry open woodlands of Australia. Lifespan- 7-10 years. Diet-
Sulcata Tortoise
Origin- The sulcata tortoise is a species of tortoise which inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert, in northern
Ring- Tailed Lemurs
Origin- Like all lemurs, Ring-Tails come from the Island of Madagascar. They live in the deciduous forests and bush of
Cotton top tamarin
Origin- The species is found in tropical forest edges and secondary forests in north-western Colombia, where it is arboreal and
Ferrets
Origin- Ferret origins are uncertain but it is most likely domesticated from the European polecats about 2,500 years ago. New
Blue and yellow Macaws
Origin- The blue and yellow macaw is a large parrot originating from South America. They nest in the high trees
Porcupines
Our porcupines love to chase their keepers around their enclosure! It always startles new keepers but its all fun for
Asian Short Clawed Otter
Our otter Gem is very curious and loves to bite his keepers boots! His brother Obi is shy but likes
Alpaca
Origin- There are two types of Alpaca- Huacaya and Suri defined by coat type. Alpaca’s do not have hooved feet,
Pygmy Goat
Origin– Pygmy goats originated in the Cameroon Valley of West Africa. They were imported into the United States from European
Snowball the Pony
Snowball was born in 1993. He is a Cremello pony. Snowball loves to give children visiting the farm a pony