Wildlife Parks and Zoos

Wildlife parks and zoos on the Isle of Wight.

Tiger and Big Cat Sanctuary - Granite Fort, Yaverland

The Isle of Wight Zoo is situated along the eastern coastline of this attractive Island. Standing within a Napoleonic fort, the zoo is home to over 20 tigers, including a rare white tigress, and various other big cats. Also residing at the zoo are several species of lemurs and monkeys, amongst other mammals and birds, reptiles and invertebrates... Find out more.

Owl and Falconry Centre - Wroxall

Let your imagination take flight. Based at Appuldurcombe House in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are daily flying displays with magnificent birds of prey from all over the world. Why not have a go yourself and learn skills that are centuries old... Find out more.

Amazon World - Watery Lane, Newchurch

Amazon world, the largest and newest exotic animal attraction on the Island, transports you to the depths of a tropical rainforest, carefully recreated as an eduction and conservation centre. Your journey will take you through the lush vegetation of the rainforest, with waterfalls, flowers and the colourful birds of its canopy, through to the timber clearance and arid desert - the results of deforestation... Find out more.

Butterfly and Fountain World - Staplers Road, Wootton

Whatever the weather, you are sure to enjoy these beautiful landscaped indoor tropical gardens. Here you will see some of the world's most exotic butterflies and can walk in tranquil Italian and Japanese gardens. See the huge Koi being hand fed and enjoy the new 'Jumping Jets'... Find out more.

Flamingo Park - Springvale, Seaview

The award winning Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter is a unique experience not to be missed. A fun-filled interactive approach will ensure the most memorable family day out. With a hands-on programme of events to keep you entertained all day, it's little wonder that the park was voted Best Visitor Attraction in the South of England 2000... Find out more.