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Extra Information

We welcome coaches and groups at our Sanctuary!

Our multi-award winning Sanctuary is the ideal destination for your next group or coach trip. Located in sunny Sandown and just a stone’s throw from one of the Island’s most stunning beaches, we offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable day. Bring your coach or group to meet over 70 different rescued animals, including lions, tigers, bears, monkeys and more, all with incredible stories to tell. For an even more immersive experience, let one of our expert animal educators guide you on a fascinating tour of the Sanctuary.

Take some time out during your visit with us to relax with some coffee and cake in our award winning Wildheart Café, with a terrace that overlooks the stunning Sandown Bay.

We’ve got everything you need for a truly magical outing!

Group Discounts

For groups of over 15 people, our discounted group rate starts at £9.50 per person, a huge 45% off our standard Sanctuary admission price.

For just £2.50 extra per person, add on a guided tour, led by one of our expert animal educators.

Group leaders and coach drivers benefit from FREE admission!

Enjoy our Café by the Sea

Enjoy delicious food and drink in our Cafe. With fantastic discounted groups rates available, please don’t hesitate to enquire before your visit. Pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Silver winners of the Beautiful South Awards 2024-2025, Café and Tearoom of the Year. This is your chance to try some of the best coffee and cake along the south coast! Ideal for coach and group bookings.

Coach Hospitality

FREE coach parking. Please ensure that the registration number of the coach is provided to our admissions team on arrival.

FREE entry to the Sanctuary for coach driver and tour leader.

FREE unlimited refreshments for coach driver and tour leader.

Enquire Now

For more information, contact a member of our team at coaches@wildheartanimalsanctuary.org or call us on 01983403883.

Complete our Booking Enquiry Form


Testimonials

Kerry was our guided tour host and she entertained and informed us as she walked and talked us around the sanctuary. We saw monkeys, meerkats, cockatoos, goats, pigs, lemurs, lynxes, servals, lions, tigers, and of course the recently rescued bears, Benji and Balu.
 
The animals are so well loved and following the sanctuary’s move from a zoo, there is no breeding policy, and it is now a lovely retirement home for rescued and threatened wildlife.  
 
We were so impressed with the whole ethos of the sanctuary, and we all had a great afternoon knowing how well cared for the animals are.
 
We were lucky enough to see the bears playing in their pool within their lovely enclosure, and after a cheeky ice cream, we left for our train and hovercraft back home. 
 
We came for the first time last year, and we plan to visit again next year. 
 
The hovercraft, the train and the sanctuary were all very helpful and accessible in my wheelchair. 

David Baker

Vegan Runners

Carol who did the talk was brilliant.

The entire place was wonderful, the animals are so well cared for and the lady who escorted us round was brilliant. To see the animals in those environments was the best.

With enthusiasm and obvious love for the animals, Carol’s tour and talk was excellent. The care that the animals receive, in all aspects of their lives, is outstanding.

Thanks to all the staff in the café – courteous and helpful.

It was all wonderful. A beautiful place for all the needy animals.

The animals all looked well looked after wit lots of space. They are now having a good life.

Carol who escorted us round was brilliant. It was very informative and wasn’t rushed. It was great to see all the animals.

Fantastic place, so clean and peaceful. Carol was very good, animals look so well thanks to all the staff.

How lucky for all the animals to have been rescued by your sanctuary where they can now lead a happy life loved by all their dedicated carers it was a joy to witness it today.

We had a fab day – lovely place to visit with lovely staff. Thank you.

Various persons

Portsmouth Social Strollers

Award Winning Sanctuary

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01983 403883

wildheartanimalsanctuary.org

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8QB

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a trading name of The Wildheart Trust, registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 10238727, Registered Charity Number: 1171144. Registered Office: Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8QB.
Photography Credit: Chris Boyce, Keith Johnson, Charl Bailie; K1 Photography