Monkey Haven

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Animal Collection / Zoo

Staplers Road
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 2NB

Tel: 01983 530885

Xhabu the Siamang at Monkey Haven, sanctuary, Isle of Wight, Things to Do - copyright: Jason Swain

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

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

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      2141
    • Very Good
      368
    • Average
      75
    • Poor
      23
    • Terrible
      2

    Recent Reviews:

    • Nancy H
      Lily-May made our trip!
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 9th March 2024
      We are over for a long weekend. 4 adults, 2 Teenagers & a toddler. Great little place! I had to write a review because Lily-May was excellent when conducting the monkey feeding. Her knowledge and... Read full review
    • lucyrE5553IY
      Heacham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Little gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 10th March 2024
      We had a lovely day out here, very reasonably priced, staff very knowledgeable too. Park was very clean, loved that the path ways were slabbed so no muddy trails to walk around Read full review
    • Joel D
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Nice little day out
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 17th March 2024
      Travelled over for the day from Worthing. Good transport links for a non driver! Enjoyed my time photographing the animals. Staff in ticket office, cafe, shop and keepers all really friendly. Read full review

    Gradings

    • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
    Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous -Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award 2022
    • Visit England Awards -VisitEngland Award - Best Told Story 2018 VisitEngland Award - Best Told Story 2018 2018
    • Regional and Miscellaneous -2019/20 Beautiful South Awards for Excellence Gold 2019/20 Beautiful South Awards for Excellence Gold 2020

    Opening Times

    Open daily (9 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024)
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    Open daily (1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024)
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    Open daily (1 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024)
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    Closed (1 Dec 2024 - 8 Feb 2025)
    DayTimes

    * Quiet hour (for visitors with hidden disabilities and additional needs) - Wednesday & Saturday - 9am - 10am (stay as long as you like).

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