What is the minimum age to enter?

Minimum age is 12; groups of minors may need a guardian and disclaimers must be signed on arrival.

Are refunds available?

No refunds are offered once you enter the scare; date changes are considered only in exceptional circumstances with sufficient notice.

Is the experience accessible?

Not accessible due to rough terrain and narrow passages; it is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Can actors touch guests?

No. A strict no-physical-contact policy is in place; anyone who touches an actor may be removed by security.

Is food available on site?

Yes. The Hungry Tortoise restaurant operates during the event, serving hot food and themed cocktails.

Are strobe lights and loud noises used?

Yes. Expect intense sensory effects including loud sounds, strobes and fog; guests with epilepsy or certain medical conditions should not attend.

Cornmaze Massacre: One-Night Horror at Secret Valley Wildlife Park

On a single, spine-tingling night at Secret Valley Wildlife Park just outside Clonroche in County Wexford, Cornmaze Massacre transforms a working rural property into one of Ireland’s most relentless Halloween haunts. The event strings together an abandoned farmyard, a giant twisted corn maze and dark woodland gullies where more than ten scare zones and live actors stage cinematic shocks. Valley acoustics amplify distant screams while fog, strobes and booming sound design leave little respite between surprises. You enter as a daytime visitor would — through gate and wristband check — then move into terrain that favors atmosphere over comfort: churned paths, uneven furrows and tight corn corridors that force slow, deliberate movement. The sensory design is the point; actors use proximity, sound and light to create sustained tension. Two on-site challenges, Shock Chairs and Hang Tough, add an extra jolt for those who want to test their nerves beyond the maze. Keep in mind the event is explicitly intense: strobe lights, loud noises and simulated contact that can trigger sensory or medical reactions for some visitors. This one-night-only production leans into its isolation. Being staged on the grounds of a working wildlife park gives it real rural darkness and a natural valley that boosts every echo — a practical element that doubles as a show piece. The Hungry Tortoise restaurant remains open, offering hot food and a lineup of themed cocktails so you can steady your hands before or after the scare. Staff apply wristbands at check-in and require signed disclaimers; organizers maintain a strict no-physical-contact policy and reserve the right to remove disruptive guests. Practicalities matter: the maze runs from roughly 45 minutes to 90 minutes depending on crowd flow and how quickly groups move; minimum age is 12; and the terrain makes it inaccessible for wheelchairs. Refunds are not offered once you enter — date changes may be considered only in exceptional circumstances. For those interested in nature, the event still sits within a landscape of hedgerows, native grasses and the valley’s nocturnal birdlife, flavors that anchor the fright in a real place rather than a studio set. Cornmaze Massacre is ideal for groups seeking an intense, theatrical scare that uses the land itself as a stage. It’s not a casual Halloween stroll; it’s a concentrated, designer fright-night that makes full use of rural soundscapes, dense corn, and the dark geometry of the valley. If you decide to go, come prepared, respect the ground rules, and brace for a night where the countryside itself becomes part of the performance. Expect queues at popular time slots; arrive early, bring layered clothing for damp nights, and consider carpooling—the rural access road has limited parking under dark skies and plan accordingly.

About Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Secret Valley Wildlife Park is a licensed zoo located in Clonroche, County Wexford, and the only licensed zoo in South East Ireland. The park operates as a family-friendly wildlife attraction offering a mix of hands-on animal experiences, guided tours, seasonal events, and daily general admission for visitors of all ages. Experienced animal keepers lead intimate encounters such as the Capybara Experience, Meerkat and Porcupine Experience, and VIP behind-the-scenes guided tours, providing education on animal behaviour, care, and welfare.

Visitors can choose tailored keeper programmes including Junior Keeper, Senior Keeper, Little Helper, and full-day sessions that include breakfast or lunch where specified. General admission includes opportunities for animal handling, bottle-feeding baby goats, indoor and outdoor play areas, and interpretive exhibits focused on rescued or compromised-background animals. Seasonal special events such as Halloween trails, pumpkin patches, and adult scare nights expand the visitor calendar with family-oriented and ticketed evening experiences.

The park emphasises animal welfare, education, and hands-on learning, with trained staff supervising interactions and explaining safe handling and enrichment activities. Facilities include accessible outdoor spaces and on-site dining at The Hungry Tortoise for certain experiences. Located approximately 1.5 hours from Dublin, the park serves local families, schools, and tourists seeking immersive wildlife encounters in County Wexford. Secret Valley Wildlife Park maintains licensing and follows regional regulations for animal care and public safety, aiming to create memorable, educational visits that connect people with animals.