If you are a member of the media looking for information about the zoo you can
contact our marketing department.
For general zoo background you can visit the
About Us section and the
History page. You can also browse the website to find out about our animals and the work that we do.
Recent Press Releases
- 7th July 2010 : Endangered Ducklings Hatch
Our first pair of endangered Meller's Ducks hatch at the zoo.
- 31st June 2010 : D-Day Commemorated
We open a WWII themed exhibit in the Fort.
- 7th April 2010 : Return of the Tiger
The model tiger returns to the top of the fort.
- 1st March 2010 : Wight Lion
Introducing Casper, the Island's first ever white lion.
- 6th January 2010 : Snow Tigers
The Isle of Wight Zoo gets caught in the snow.
- 11th October 2009 : Monkey Mayhem
Millie the spider monkey celebrates her first birthday.
- 30th September 2009 : Feasting with Carnivores
We launch our late night BBQs with the big cats.
- 28th September 2009 : South Downs Way
A friend of the zoo raises money for us through a sponsored cycle ride.
- 14th September 2009 : Pig Power
Winston the pig's escaping habit is curbed.