I loved the range of animals and the owners really take great care of these animals. The information that is given is great and very educational.

We have just returned from a week in Goresbridge, a few miles from Gowran, and we went to the reptile village just for a look round. We were pleasantly surprised; we arrived just in time for the on-the-hour animal show which was a massive snake, iguanas, tortoises and a large spider. The girl who told you about these was very... More

We came across the Reptile Village by accident. It's a small but well run attraction and we'd recommend it for smaller children who may be interested in alligators, lizards etc. There are plenty of creatures to see and the staff bring out a different animal for the children to learn about and hold/touch (depending). There is a small jungle gym... More

After having a recent visit here, my son hasn't stopped talking about it. He has told all his friends and teachers - it really was an excellent outing and well recommended. The staff were so good with him, answered all of his million questions! After chatting with him and finding out his love of turtles she brought him a snapper... More

We visited the Reptile Village on and recent trip to Kilkenny. It was a very enjoyable couple of hours with the family. The animal encounters is the best part of the trip with a member of the staff taking us through a number of different animals. My only reservation was I thought the entrance fee of €30 for a family... More

myself and my partner visited here while we were in kilkenny for the weekend. we went early in the morning so there was not many people around. there was a woman and her son and myself and my partner. when we arrived they did a show of a beared dragon and a snake, we were allowed hold them also. it... More

We all had a great morning at the reptile zoo. The staff were Brill and great at passing on their knowledge to us. Well worth the visit

Took the kids (9 and 6) and they had a blast. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The chance to handles snakes / spiders was a bonus and even showed how little there is to fear. Kids bursting with questions throughout the walkaround and in the car afterwards.

This is a fantastic little treasure.Travelled with 5 children ranging from 11 to 6.All loved it.Only takes about 2hrs to get around and see everything but so worth it.Staff were open,friendly,knowledgable and so approachable.The opportunity to touch or handle Philip the boa constrictor was priceless and entry into the iguana enclosure a big surprise.Free tea/coffee for the adults and a... More