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:

4.8 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      2207
    • Very Good
      373
    • Average
      77
    • Poor
      22
    • Terrible
      2

    Recent Reviews:

    • G6126GWpaulr
      A fantastic day out
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 29th May 2025
      An absolutely brilliant place for the family to go. We all enjoyed ourselves. Admission is absolutely worth it. You can walk round in an hours but it is worth staying for the talks. The person... Read full review
    • Angharad82
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Great morning out!
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 31st May 2025
      Really recommend the Monkey Haven for a morning or afternoon visit with kids. Appearance wise, you can tell how well looked after these animals are and the public areas are really well kept. The... Read full review
    • K4937OWpaulm
      Brilliat
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 2nd June 2025
      What a joy to see a centre that cares so much for its animals. The enclosures are superb,clean and give the animals something to do.The animals are heartbreakingly gorgeous and well looked after if... Read full review

    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 (1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025)
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    Open daily (1 Oct 2025 - 3 Nov 2025)
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    Closed (1 Dec 2025 - 8 Feb 2026)
    DayTimes
    Open daily (9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026)
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    * Quiet hour (for visitors with hidden disabilities and additional needs) - Wednesday & Saturday - 9am - 10am (stay as long as you like).

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