Featuring the string quartet – Cascade Strings

On March 29th, the Cork-based quartet Cascade Strings presents Untamed Melodies – A Celebration of Global Biodiversity, an evening of classical renditions of wildlife-inspired hits in the Auditorium of the state-of-the-art Education, Conservation and Research Centre at Fota Wildlife Park.

The Concert for Conservation setlist will include string interpretations of beloved standards like The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Hey Hey We're the Monkeys, and Bare Necessities.

The event is held to raise funds for Wildlife Madagascar, a conservation organisation that collaborates with communities to conserve Madagascar’s extraordinary biodiversity.

The evening will include a short presentation about the conservation programmes at Fota Wildlife Park, and the efforts being undertaken to help save endangered species from extinction in Madagascar.

An hour-long concert from the quartet, Cascade Strings, will follow. Fota Wildlife Park is a conservation charity whose vision is to inspire people to understand and conserve the biodiversity of the natural world.

Fota Wildlife Park cares for a variety of endangered animal species and actively participates in long-standing breeding programmes in collaboration with zoological institutions worldwide. These efforts contribute to restoring populations of some species while ensuring the survival of others.

Fota Wildlife Park provides financial support and essential resources to conservation projects both in Ireland and internationally. These include the Breeding Waders EIP, the Natterjack Toad Head Starter Programme, the European Life-funded Corncrake Project, the Madagascan Pochard initiative, and conservation efforts for the Tonkin Snub-nosed Monkey and the Western Black Crested Gibbon in Vietnam, among others.

Cascade Strings are known for their versatility, specialising in professional wedding music and performing at various events across Ireland. All members are graduates of the MTU Cork School of Music, and they bring their expert training and passion to every performance.

Tickets for the concert are priced at €25 (plus a booking fee) and are available on Eventbrite. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased in advance at the gates, or at reception, at Fota Wildlife Park. Doors will open at 6.45pm and the Concert for Conservation will start at 7.30pm sharp. Please go to Eventbrite to book and for terms and conditions.