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
- 8th June 2011: Completing the Tiger Trail
Tracy and Jenny raised £1200 for our tiger conservation project.
- 16th May 2011: Many Ways to Love Your Zoo
We celebrate BIAZA's Love Your Zoo Week.
- 21st April 2011: An Easter Arrival
Announcing the birth of a black lemur as part of a European Endangered Species programme.
- 20th April 2011: Tee off with the Tigers
The Isle of Wight Zoo takes over the running of Browns Family Golf.
- 15th March 2011: A Really Wild Fundraiser
TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham helps us raise money for our revamped jaguar enclosure.
- 6th February 2011: A Madagascan Valentine's Day
A new jumping rat arrives at the zoo, with the hope of being a boyfriend for female Kirindy
- 20th October 2010: Ghost Hunters Investigate
A paranormal investigation in the fort is announced for Halloween.
- 16th September 2010: How Much are Tigers Worth?
We announce an increase in our fundraising pledge for tiger conservation.
- 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.