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
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent2142
- Very Good368
- Average75
- Poor23
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- lucyrE5553IYHeacham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLittle gemSunday, 10th March 2024We 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 DTrip Type:Solo travelNice little day outSunday, 17th March 2024Travelled 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
- Tourist717141Whitchurch, United KingdomVery EducationalMonday, 18th March 2024Janelle gave us a 30 minute talk on the Meerkats which was brilliant. They are actually Mongoose but it seems nobody knows where the name Meerkat came from. A talk that is not to be missed Monkeys... Read full review
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
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 (9 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024) | ||
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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 2024 - 30 Sept 2024) | ||
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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 2024 - 3 Nov 2024) | ||
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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 2024 - 8 Feb 2025) | ||
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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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