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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves
Sandown Bay
Yaverland Road
SANDOWN
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QB
Yaverland Road
SANDOWN
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QB
Book Tickets
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
- Wheelchair user accessible
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- Food Shop on site
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Picnic Site
- Refreshments Available
- Take away food
- Undercover picnic area
- Vegetarians catered for
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
- Outdoor children’s play area
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Beach / Coast within walking distance
- Beach/Coast 5 min walking distance
- Event Venue
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- LGBT Friendly
- Licensed for alcohol
- Meeting rooms
- No Pets
- Open all year round
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
- Team / Corporate Activities
- Toilets
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- On Site Car Parking
- Own car park (Fee Applies)
- Park and Ride
- Parking (charge)
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
- Secure cycle parking
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2-3 hours
- Groups Accepted - Coaches and large group bookings are eligible for a reduced admission charge. Please call 01983 403883 ext. 116 for more information.
- Maestro
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - Special group rates for coaches and minivans. Minimum number in party of 15 people. Call 01983 302882 ext. 116 for more information.
- Visa
- Visa accepted
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas - Smoking is allowed outside the sanctuary in a designated smoking area.
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups
- Family Fun
- Information Point
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Wi-fi available
Map & Directions
Road Directions
If coming by car then use PO36 8QB for your SatNav.
By ferry from East Cowes (Red Funnel): Second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Lake, A3055 to Sandown.
By ferry from Fishbourne (Wightlink): B3339 (Fishbourne Lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown.
By ferry from Yarmouth (Wightlink): A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Lake, A3055 to Sandown.
Public Transport Directions
The sanctuary is serviced by the Number 8 bus route. Route details and times are available from this link: https://bustimes.org/services/8-newport-arreton-sandown-bembridge-seaview-ryde. For further bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website at www.islandbuses.info/.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent1647
- Very Good827
- Average422
- Poor193
- Terrible156
Recent Reviews:
- Ray DBad experience and rude receptionist
Tuesday, 17th June 2025Watch out for this. We arrived just before 4pm. I had already read and understood that the park closed at 5pm but if you brought a ticket you could return the next day for £1. With that in mind we... Read full review - RichardTauberSt. Neots, United KingdomExcellent mini-zoo
Thursday, 19th June 2025We hugely enjoyed our visit. This is not a massive state-funded zoo and it shows, but we enjoyed it all the same. Some serious big cats as well as smaller creatures. Free disabled parking. Helpful... Read full review - lindsey wKeeper for the day
Thursday, 19th June 2025We had a lovely experience with the lions but did miss the tigers close up. My mum was looking forward to close time with tigers. Enjoyable day lilly was great the zoo keeper. Very tiring we be going... Read full review
Awards
- Tourism South East Award -
Best Tourism Experience Highly Commended 2010 - Visit Isle of Wight Award
Wight Gift Card Venue 2020 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Gold Award 2022 - Tourism South East Award -
Beautiful South Awards Winner 2024/25 - Bronze 2025 - Tourism South East Award -
Beautiful South Awards Winner 2024/25 - Silver 2025
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| Open Christmas |
|---|
| Open (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 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Open (1 Oct 2025 - 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 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Open (1 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 all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
* JANUARY 2023 CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT.
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