A king snake one-metre long was added to the attractions.
The snake, which is not dangerous, was found by a man in the garden of his home at Grange in Cork city and is believed to be an escaped pet.
The snake may now be sent to Dublin Zoo.
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Snake surprises Waterford students
Updated: 20:57, Friday, 21 May 2010
Pupils from Glor na Mara Primary School in Tramore, Co Waterford, got a little more than they bargained for when they went on their school tour to Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork today.
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