Join Irish Wildlife Trust botanist Mr. Ger Scollard as he demonstrates the sowing and growing of wildflowers this Sunday 11th March Mothers Day. Make the most of the unused corners of your garden or liven up your window or patio boxes. Suitable for adults and children and children of ALL ages are welcome.
Following Met Eireann issuing a Status RED Weather Warning for all of Munster, Tralee Bay Wetland Centre and Ballyseedy Café at the Wetlands will close tomorrow, Thursday 1st March 2018 at 1pm to ensure the safety of public and staff. The Centre, with all facilities including the Ballyseedy Café will remain CLOSED with no access this Friday 2nd March. We will be closely monitoring the weather situation and conditions but are hopeful that the centre and facilities will re-open for business as usual this coming Saturday 3rd March 2018.
Please note Fridays event ‘Whitted Away’ book launch has been cancelled but will be re- scheduled. If you would like to get in contact with the centre or café team you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or reach us on our Facebook Page (social links/buttons at bottom of our website) and send us a message. Please note the telephone lines will be on answering machine from 1pm Thursday 1st March until Saturday morning 3rd March at 9.30am.
Tralee Bay Wetlands hopes that all staff, customers and members of the public stay safe during the storm and heed the advice of Met Eireann and Local Authorities.
The first full moon of the month is this coming Saturday 3rd March and this moon is known as the ‘Moon of Winds’ or the ‘Windy Moon’
This guided event will commence at 6.30pm at the Visitor centre of Tralee Bay Wetlands. Event is approx 1hour in duration.
During this unique dusk tour of the wetlands discover the secret world of nocturnal animals, enjoy a boat tour under the full moon of winds, and get close to the nocturnal denizens of the wetland.
As normal, the Wetlands Dusk tour will provide a chance to get a first- hand look at nocturnal animals, including bats, hedgehogs, voles and more! Enjoy a leisurely boat ride though the reedbeds as the sun goes down and view dusk & night skies from the 20metre viewing tower.
The second full moon of March will occur on Saturday 31st. This will be the second Blue Moon in 2018 which is quite rare, and more so to occur twice in one year! This event will commence at 7:30 pm..Dont miss this rarely seen event.
All Wetlands Dusk tour(s) will provide a chance to get a first hand look at nocturnal animals, including bats, hedgehogs, voles and more! Enjoy a leisurely boat ride though the reedbeds as the sun goes down.
Due to the resounding success of our dusk tours to date, prebooking is essential as places are limited. This event is suitable for adults and children, but children must be aged 5 or older & accompanied by an adult. Adults €10, Children €8
Please dress warmly!
To book call 066 7126700 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Tralee Bay Wetlands is a tourist facility provided and managed by Kerry County Council and supported by Fáilte Ireland