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A WIN for WILDHEART with Redfunnel Ferries
Posted on November 24th 2020We’ve been awarded SILVER in Redfunnel Ferries Isle of Wight Awards 🏆 Our category was ‘Things to Do’ ...
Continue ReadingLynx to provide link to our wild past
Posted on November 9th 2020We are excited to announce the arrival of a family of Eurasian Lynx, a species that has never been a feature o...
Continue ReadingZoo launches new webcams to ensure that gone doesn’t mean forgotten!
Posted on March 26th 2020We may be closed for a while due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but that’s not going to stop the public from keepin...
Continue ReadingKeeping in touch and how you can help
Posted on March 25th 2020The Isle of Wight Zoo Is Temporarily Closed Until 19th June We might be closed but our staff and animals are s...
Continue ReadingZoo home to the oldest lemur in the world?
Posted on February 28th 2020Animal Carer Gary claims to be caring for oldest living captive brown lemur in the world ! A leap year maybe ...
Continue ReadingKumba and Vigo Move House
Posted on January 31st 2020We have great news! Kumba and Vigo have moved in to their purpose built new lion house here at the Isle of Wig...
Continue ReadingA Birdwatching Year in Sandown Bay with Natural Links
Posted on January 16th 2020Winter into Early Spring Sessions 2020 - Tuesday 5 February - Wednesday 4 March – Tuesday 7 April All sessions...
Continue ReadingIOW Zoo's Wishlist goes viral!
Posted on January 15th 2020We have been humbled by the number of you supporting us through our Amazon wishlist! Thankyou What started as ...
Continue ReadingAustralia’s Bushfire Emergency
Posted on January 7th 2020We know we are not alone in our horror at the terrible situation in Australia, with the catastrophic bushfires...
Continue ReadingChristmas Trees, Animal Enrichment and Volunteering here at the zoo!
Posted on January 6th 2020Thanks for all your donations of Christmas Trees – we didn’t even need to ask but your enquiries were well tim...
Continue ReadingOur beloved Simi
Posted on December 12th 2019It is with great sadness that we must report that our beautiful tigress Simi passed away last week after a sho...
Continue ReadingZoo appeals for lionhearted Christmas gifting
Posted on December 11th 2019While people are busy decorating their homes for the festive period, Isle of Wight Zoo in Hampshire has come u...
Continue ReadingCHRISTMAS AT THE ZOO
Posted on November 22nd 2019KIDS GO FREE FOR CHRISTMAS! Join us over the Christmas period and spend the day with our amazing animal reside...
Continue ReadingInternational Zoo Educators Day
Posted on November 14th 2019Today, Thursday 14th November, is International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators. On what better way to celeb...
Continue ReadingThe Animals’ Christmas
Posted on November 7th 2019Calling all reception and primary schools.... bring your class and enjoy a magical day at the Zoo! Christmas i...
Continue ReadingHedgehog Day - Saturday 26th October
Posted on October 21st 2019This Saturday, 26th October, is Hedgehog Day at the Isle of Wight Zoo! This is a great opportunity to come and...
Continue ReadingWelcome to our new mob of meerkats!
Posted on October 21st 2019The Isle of Wight Zoo is delighted to welcome some new residents. Recently arrived from the Welsh Mountain Zoo...
Continue ReadingThe Big Hedgehog Count!
Posted on October 8th 2019Hedgehog Island is a brand new campaign organised by The Wildheart Trust and local voluntary hedgehog rescue g...
Continue ReadingSadly our beloved Aysha has passed away
Posted on October 3rd 2019The beautiful Aysha sadly passed away on the evening of Wednesday 2nd October at the age of 21. Her health had...
Continue ReadingChristmas Lunch at the Zoo!
Posted on September 28th 2019Not started planning your Christmas lunch or get-together with work colleagues or friends yet? Then why not co...
Continue ReadingCome to the Spooky Zoo this half term!
Posted on September 23rd 2019Bring your little ghosts and ghouls and join us for a spell with our spooktastically-themed activities during ...
Continue ReadingZoo stocks One water exclusively!
Posted on September 13th 2019What is One water? Well to put it simply it's life-changing, ethical and 100% British spring water. Why is it...
Continue ReadingIt's open... come and try our new adventure playground
Posted on August 7th 2019The Isle of Wight Zoo is delighted to announce that the long awaited opening of it's adventure playground has ...
Continue ReadingSchools out... and there's so much to see!
Posted on July 26th 2019As the schools have finally broken up and the Summer sizzles then a trip to the Isle of Wight Zoo is a must! W...
Continue ReadingThe Wildheart Trust is honoured to join the White-tailed Eagle Steering Group
Posted on July 12th 2019We are delighted to announce The Wildheart Trust will be represented by our Chief Executive Veronica Chrisp on...
Continue ReadingLocal artist Tony Trowbridge is behind our rejuvenated arches!
Posted on July 10th 2019Painting on a canvas larger than your average living room wall would be a daunting task for most artists but n...
Continue ReadingEXCITING NEW PLAY AREA TO OPEN WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST
Posted on July 9th 2019We are incredibly excited to announce that we will be unveiling a new adventure playground. We are sure you wi...
Continue Reading4th July - Slow Radio: Dusk to dawn at the Isle of Wight Zoo
Posted on June 25th 2019So this is a bit exciting and something very different for us! Recently the enthusiastic and talented Anthony ...
Continue ReadingKumba and Vigos Big Journey
Posted on February 28th 2019We are incredibly proud to announce that Kumba and Vigo arrived safely at the zoo in the early hours of this m...
Continue ReadingBrexit threatens to make Isle of Wight lion rescue a ‘no deal’
Posted on January 21st 2019The ongoing uncertainty of Brexit is threatening the final chapter of a complex rescue and rehabilitation effo...
Continue ReadingUPDATE - GIRONA 19/11/2018
Posted on November 19th 2018Since arriving at the Isle of Wight Zoo our five amazing ex-circus tigers have been settling in and making the...
Continue ReadingFounder Day Experiences
Posted on November 16th 2018We are incredibly excited to announce a new experience for 2019 here at the Isle of Wight Zoo! Available to bo...
Continue ReadingAysha Turns 20!
Posted on August 7th 2018Deputy Animal Manager and Senior Big Cat Keeper Caz Lorek organised a birthday celebration with a difference r...
Continue ReadingAdopt a rescued tiger today
Posted on August 1st 2018Five tigers, rescued from a Spanish Circus are settling in nicely at the Isle of Wight Zoo and are now ready f...
Continue ReadingFunds climb with charity abseil
Posted on July 12th 2018Brave fundraisers recently added over £10,000 to our Hearts for Tigers appeal by abseiling down the Emirates S...
Continue ReadingZoo partygoers had a wild time!
Posted on July 12th 2018It’s official. Visitors to our recent party night hosted by Chris Packham enjoyed a thoroughly wild night, mee...
Continue ReadingFive Rescued Ex-circus Tigers Find Forever Home
Posted on July 9th 2018Five tigers who have spent years being forced to perform in a Spanish travelling circus are settling in well a...
Continue ReadingFrom tiger teens to realising conservation dreams
Posted on June 27th 2018As the person behind the Isle of Wight Zoo and The Wildheart Trust, Charlotte Corney’s love of animals and nat...
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