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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
- Excellent2202
- Very Good373
- Average77
- Poor22
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- K ELondon, United KingdomNice Little Monkey Haven
Wednesday, 14th May 2025Visiting IOW for the first time and come across this attraction as a good day out. We visited in mid May 2025 so it was fairly quiet. The haven is very clean, tidy and organised and you can see the... Read full review - MangoSpainTurre, SpainTrip Type:CouplesA top place to visit whether with children or as a couple
Thursday, 15th May 2025A lovely place to visit. Children will.love it The cages are very clean and the animals happy and in excellent condition The staff are extremely friendly and always willing to talk about the animals Read full review - vixii21Monkey day out
Sunday, 18th May 2025I had planned to visit here while visiting the isle of wight it was a lovely family day out and we had great weather I think the price of entry is to high for how big it is but we loved seeing all... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award 2022 - 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 (1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2025 - 3 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2025 - 8 Feb 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 |
* Quiet hour (for visitors with hidden disabilities and additional needs) - Wednesday & Saturday - 9am - 10am (stay as long as you like).
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