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If you are a member of the media looking for information about the zoo you can contact our marketing department.
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Recent Press Releases

7th December 2011: Isle of Wight Zoo Scoops Conservation Award
Isle of Wight Zoo scoops conservation award
25th November 2011: The Tiger's Eye
White tiger Zena has life-changing cataract surgery
8th October 2011: Georgie's Tiger Feet
Tour Guide Georgie tackles the Great South Run
24th September 2011: An Early Christmas Present
Artist Joanna May raises £6000 for the zoo’s work
10th July 2011: Eden's Top Wildlife Attraction Nomination
Isle of Wight Zoo nominated for Eden''s Top Wildlife Attraction 2011.
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.

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