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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
- Excellent2209
- Very Good374
- Average79
- Poor22
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Mike SWitham, United KingdomWell worth a visit
Friday, 20th June 2025Very well laid out , presented, and labelled. Staff give excellent talks on each species throughout the day. There are toilets, café, and a shop. A little bit limited so 2 hours is ample to see... Read full review - John BThe Monkeys and Primates need something to keep them occupied
Friday, 4th July 2025Having watched Monkey Life on TV I fell in love with all the monkeys and primates at Monkey Life. I've lost count of the number of episodes I have watched on the TV. Obviously Monkey Life is... Read full review - Angela OLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesOverpriced for hour visitSaturday, 5th July 2025We were not impressed with the entry price as it’s an extremely small zoo /sanctuary. Yes there are a few varied types of monkeys and a small reptile house and a few hours but it takes less than hour... 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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