Isle of Wight Zoo

Isle of Wight Family Attraction of the Year - Good Britain Guide 2004

This well established place focuses on big cats, with the main draw the collection of 20 tigers; there are few places in the world where you can see as many, or learn so much about them. A mix of Bengal, Siberian and Chinese- blooded tigers, each of the cats has its own distinctive personality; excellent talks by staff help bring these out. Look out for the rare white tigress Zena, and the unusual ginger tiger, Diamond. There are plenty of other big cats too, including lions, leopard and jaguars. Lemurland houses around 15 lemurs in a re-creation of their natural habitat of Madagascar. You'll also find a number of monkeys, insects, snakes and other creepy crawlies including tarantulas in the Arachnophobia exhibition.

Open daily: 11th Feb - 31st March & October 1000 - 1600, April - September 1000- 1800 (last admissions 1700)
November weekends - weather permitting. For further information tel 01983 403883

Schools information:
The attraction can supply:
§ Worksheet for teachers
§ Worksheet for children
§ Classroom
§ Catering
§ Toilets
§ Picnic area
§ Guided Tours
§ Interpretation
§ Coach parking
§ PreVisits

Suitable ages:
§ Five to Eight year olds
§ Eight To Twelve year olds
§ Twelve to Sixteen year olds
§ Sixteen plus
Related Curriculum Subjects:
§ Maths
§ English
§ Science
§ Geography
§ History
§ Art
This establishment has both Public Liability Insurance and has been risk assessed

PRICES:

Adults: £5.95
Children (5-16): £4.95
Seniors: £4.95
Under 5's: FREE

Family tickets
2 Adults + 2 Children: £19.25
2 Adults + 3 Children: £22.90
2 Adults + 4 Children: £26.35
2 Adults + 5 Children: £29.50
2 Adults + 6 Children: £32.45

Group rates (10+)
Adults: £4.95
Children/Students: £3.95
Seniors: £3.95
Holiday Camp Rates: £4.00

Opening Times

Opening 2008 16 Feb 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Lake, A3055 to Sandown.
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.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Lake, A3055 to Sandown.

Public Transport Directions

From Ryde: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 3 bus route
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 8
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 Newport and change to No. 8.
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.