Seaview Wildlife Encounter

Type: Animal Collection

Gold Award Winners – “Best Tourism Experience” – TSE (Beautiful South) Tourism Awards 2010.
One of the Isle of Wight’s most interactive wildlife experiences! Situated in beautiful parklands with waterfalls, lakes and dramatic sea views this magical, multi-award winning wildlife park is a special day out not to be missed. Up-close and personal encounters for every visitor with an amazing array of birds and animals – visitors are encouraged to join in with nine daily ''hands-on wildlife events'' that are fun, educational and interactive.

This really is a wildlife photographer’s paradise. Guests can get close to and feed Penguins, Parrots, Wallabies and hundreds of tame Ducks, Geese and Swans. A beautiful outdoor setting to meet Meerkats, Otters, Pelicans, Flamingos, Alpacas, Miniature Pigs, Pet’s Corner cuddly animals and a myriad of aviaries – there’s even bugs and reptiles if you dare! Guests can seek tranquillity at the lower lake or wander through one of England’s most beautiful Tropical Houses with free-flying birds and magnificent water features. Families have a choice of fun quiz trails and there’s an Activity Den (indoor play and learning centre) and a Discovery Zone to keep children productive whatever the weather!

Whether you are looking for a retreat from the stresses of everyday life or want to be part of the exciting hands-on wildlife experiences there really is something for everyone at this exclusive getaway Licensed Cafe & Gift Shop. Picnic areas and disabled facilities. No dogs permitted due to free-roaming wildlife. Check out website for details of the ultimate gift for any animal lover (www.seaviewwildlife.com): “Be a Keeper for a Day”, “Junior Wildlife Experience”, “One-on-One Penguin and Meerkat Encounters” and “Wildest Place for a Special Date”.

Opening Times

Opening 02/04/2012 - 30/10/2012

* April - Sept: 10:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:00).
October: 10:00 - 16:00 (last admission 15:00).

Tickets Information

Road Directions

SatNav: PO34 5AP.
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, off the B3330, follow brown tourist signs between Ryde and Seaview.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, off the B3330, follow brown tourist signs between Ryde and Seaview.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, off the B3330, follow brown tourist signs between Ryde and Seaview.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus to Newport & change to No.8 bus (or choice of taxi services).
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 8 bus to top of Oakhill Road (or choice of taxi services).
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus to Newport and change to No. 8 bus (or choice of taxi services).
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).