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Monkey Haven
Animal Collection / Zoo
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2NB
Book Tickets
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Wheelchair user accessible
Catering
- Cafe - Tea Room
- Catering for groups
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs - Activity booklets and trails for children
- Children's Meals - Children’s picnic box.
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area - for the under 5's and 'Funky Monkey' Adventure Play area for 6-14
Establishment Features
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours - Yes at various intervals throughout the day.
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Toilets
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On site parking
- On site parking close by
- Parking (free)
- Secure cycle parking
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups
- Family Fun
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - Keeper talks at various intervals throughout the day.
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
- Wi-fi available
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport. From the A3054 to Ryde turn right onto Park Road and follow until you reach a mini roundabout. Take the third exit onto Whiterails road, follow past Butterfly world and we are situated 800 yards on the right hand side. From Coppins bridge in Newport, take the Ryde road via Wootton and turn immediately right at the top of the traffic lights onto Staplers road. Follow Staplers road for about 1.5 mile and we are situated on the left hand side just past the Lavender farm.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, as above.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport. Turn right out of the ferry terminal, at the lights turn right signposted Wootton/Newport. Follow the main road up through Wootton and at the top of Wootton High Street turn left at the traffic lights by the Cedars pub. Follow Station road until you reach the mini roundabout and continue over onto Whiterails road which merges into Staplers road. We are situated on the right hand side 800 yards past Butterfly world.
Public Transport Directions
For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/
Video
- Welcome to Monkey Haven
- The Story of Monkey Haven - Charity Film Awards
- Day in the life of a Keeper
- Xhabu, enjoying a warm potato
TripAdvisor
- Excellent2226
- Very Good376
- Average80
- Poor22
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Phillipa WGreat place to visit
Sunday, 15th March 2026We had an amazing time, visited with adults and 3 younger children, we stayed for nearly 4 hours as there was lots to see and do. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful and answered our many... Read full review - stephaniemA3745IFExcellent rescue centreMonday, 16th March 2026A great place to spend a few hours. It’s not a large place, but it’s heart warming to see the rescue work they do and the improvements currently underway to give the animals a better quality of life... Read full review
- J LWonderful experience, good hearted people doing a good thingMonday, 16th March 2026What a wonderful experience. The talks from the staff were entertaining and informative and stressed the welfare of the animals and the problems with the exotic pet trade. Because the place is fairly... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award 2024 2024 - Visit England Awards -
VisitEngland Award - Best Told Story 2018 2018 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
2019/20 Beautiful South Awards for Excellence Gold 2020
Opening Times
| Open daily (9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Open daily (1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sept 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Open daily (1 Oct 2026 - 3 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Closed (1 Dec 2026 - 8 Feb 2027) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* Quiet hour (for visitors with hidden disabilities and additional needs) - Wednesday & Saturday - 9am - 10am (stay as long as you like).
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