Discover wild orchids and rare native wildflowers

Burren Botany Talk and Walk

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Digital
180 minutes
English

5 minutes from the picture postcard seaside village of Kinvara (and the most photographed castle in Ireland) Burren Nature Sanctuary is an immersive experience into Burren biodiversity. Discover the unique and rare botany with a 15 minute introductory talk and explore the organic farm and integral habitats with the beautiful full colour guide book. Find the Art installation discovery points in 5 languages and meet the farm pets and rescue animals. Relax in the artisan cafe with local hand made gifts and artwork to browse. A wonderful day out in magical surroundings. Leave armed with the knowlege to navigate and understand The Burren region.

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2024

Burren Botany Introduction

From$17.77Per Person

What's included in Burren Botany Talk and Walk

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Burren Nature Sanctuary

Check in at reception. Meet Mary in the Burren Botany Bubble for a 15 minute introduction to Burren Botany. Enjoy The Living Collection of Burren Flora in partnership with the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Discover Orchids and Wild Flowers in season. Learn how The Burren was formed 350 million years ago and how ice ages, tectonic shift, climate and farming practices shaped the world famous botany in the region. Explore the integral habitats with our beautiful full colour guide book (self guided) and discover The WildFlower Meadow, The Disappearing Lake, Shattered Limestone Pavement, Hazel woodland and Fairy Woodland. Find our art installation discovery points with audio interpretation in 5 languages (French, Spanish, German, Irish and English).- the gigantic wire Dragonfly sculpture, The Copper Ladies Tresses Orchid and the Limestone Badger. Meet and feed our friendly farm pets - sheep, goats, pigs, and donkeys. Relax in the cafe and browse the local gifts

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Mini introduction to Burren Biodiversity (15 minute talk)
  • All day admission to Burren Nature Sanctuary
  • Meet the Sheep
  • Lunch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Burren Nature Sanctuary

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Please check in at reception

Operator

Burren Nature Sanctuary