Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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Wildlife Centres & Nature Reserves

Sandown Bay
Yaverland Road
SANDOWN
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QB

Tel: 01983 403883

Natasha the tiger at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Attraction, Sandown, Isle of Wight

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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

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      1625
    • Very Good
      826
    • Average
      420
    • Poor
      193
    • Terrible
      153

    Recent Reviews:

    • Tafthecat
      Visit!!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 18th September 2024
      Small but excellent place to visit. Many animals rescued from death or as pets. Highly recommended. The big cats are fantastic. Read there story's. Staff friendly and chatty! Read full review
    • Terry S
      Great Day Out
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 7th October 2024
      It was a brilliant day out got really close to the rescue animals. The paths mostly concrete some were uneven. It was fairly flat for pushing. Animals are well kept and the staff were... Read full review
    • MrsHippy21
      Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Loved it!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 9th October 2024
      I went here with my Mum, my friend and her Mum. My Mum used her electric scooter, as she’s disabled.. it worked well around the zoo…. a few rough paths, but ok. The staff we spoke to were so... Read full review

    Awards

    • Tourism South East Award -Best Tourism Experience Highly Commended Best Tourism Experience Highly Commended 2010
    • Visit Isle of Wight AwardWight Gift Card Venue Wight Gift Card Venue 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous -TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award 2022

    Opening Times

    Open New Year
    Open Christmas
    Open (1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025)
    DayTimes
    Monday10:0016:00
    Tuesday10:0016:00
    Wednesday10:0016:00
    Thursday10:0016:00
    Friday10:0016:00
    Saturday10:0016:00
    Sunday10:0016:00
    Bank Holiday10:0016:00
    Open (1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025)
    DayTimes
    Monday10:0016:00
    Tuesday10:0016:00
    Wednesday10:0016:00
    Thursday10:0016:00
    Friday10:0016:00
    Saturday10:0016:00
    Sunday10:0016:00
    Open (1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025)
    DayTimes
    Monday10:0017:00
    Tuesday10:0017:00
    Wednesday10:0017:00
    Thursday10:0017:00
    Friday10:0017:00
    Saturday10:0017:00
    Sunday10:0017:00
    Bank Holiday10:0017:00

    * Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
    * JANUARY 2023 CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT.

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