Owl & Monkey Haven

Type: Animal Collection

The Owl and Monkey Haven is the Islands newest award winning attraction and following the overwhelming success of our first year we are continuing to develop into 2011! The Haven provides homes to an ever increasing community of Primates and Birds of Prey, some of which are the only ones of their kind in the Country. Spacious bespoke enclosures, beautifully designed grounds kept to an exemplary high standard with first class facilities are all attributes that make a visit to the Owl & Monkey Haven a fantastic & unforgettable experience.

This family-run self-built project and has been constructed to the highest possible standards with the animals’ welfare always paramount. We care for many rare and endangered species that have never been seen on the Island before, these include: Siamangs, Lar & Mueller’s gibbons, Javan Langur, Colobus monkeys, Red tailed Guenon, White throated Capuchin, Rhesus Macaques along with various owls like the Roufous legged and Boobook all of which are in 'safe hands' flourishing in their new homes and cared for by our team of dedicated keepers. Visitors can observe the stillness of the owls or get up close to the monkeys who are always a joy to watch.

We welcome you to come and get to know these delightful characters, relax in a bespoke tranquil setting and make use of our following facilities: Tea room, viewing conservatory, unique gift shop, under 5’s play area, ‘Wise Owl’ Education Lodge, excellent disabled access and new adventure playground for 2011.

We also offer birthday parties, animal encounters and adoptions, please visit www.owlandmonkeyhaven.co.uk for more details.

Get even closer this year with our new ‘VIP Marmoset encounter’ take the opportunity to hand feed these South American primates in an environment based around their indigenous surroundings.

We are open all year round and with a new Lar gibbon enclosure and adventure playground for early 2011 the Island’s newest award winning attraction is one not to be missed!

Island Chamber of Commerce – Award for Excellence 2010.

Opening Times

Opening (Winter) 2011/12 01/10/2011 - 31/03/2012

Opening (Summer) 2012 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012

* Closed: 24-26 Dec & 1st Jan.

Tickets Information

Please note group prices are subject to advanced booking.

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport. From the A3054 to Ryde turn right onto Park Road and follow until you reach a mini roundabout. Take the third exit onto Whiterails road, follow past Butterfly world and we are situated 800 yards on the right hand side. From Coppins bridge in Newport, take the Ryde road via Wootton and turn immediately right at the top of the traffic lights onto Staplers road. Follow Staplers road for about 1.5 mile and we are situated on the left hand side just past the Lavender farm.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, as above.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport. Turn right out of the ferry terminal, at the lights turn right signposted Wootton/Newport. Follow the main road up through Wootton and at the top of Wootton High Street turn left at the traffic lights by the Cedars pub. Follow Station road until you reach the mini roundabout and continue over onto Whiterails road which merges into Staplers road. We are situated on the right hand side 800 yards past Butterfly world.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport.

From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport.

From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport.

For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.