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The Wildheart Trust opens first of its kind iconic rescue facility
Posted on May 19th 2022The soon to open primate habitat heralds a new era of animal rescue in the UK We will be opening a first-of-it...
Continue ReadingThe Wildlife Trusts Beaver Talk
Posted on April 20th 2022Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust hope to return the beaver to the Isle of Wight. They have a stron...
Continue ReadingDiscover The Wild This Easter
Posted on March 31st 2022We have lined up a fun filled fortnight of activities for you to enjoy at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary over ...
Continue ReadingSANCTUARY STILL OPEN FOR SANDOWN SPRINT WEEKEND OF 2/3 APRIL
Posted on March 30th 2022Just a quick note to visitors that during the Sandown Sprint on the weekend of 2/3 April and this week in the ...
Continue ReadingA blog by Lawrence for BIAZA about our SERVIVAL campaign
Posted on March 1st 2022Lawrence Bates, COO of the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary shares his thoughts with BIAZA on our campaign to ban hy...
Continue ReadingA Life Less Ordinary - An Evening With The Corneys
Posted on February 28th 2022Join us for a very special charity fundraising night in The Wildheart Café on Saturday 19 March and an exclusi...
Continue ReadingStorm Eunice - The Aftermath
Posted on February 18th 2022The worst of the storm has passed and thankfully all our animals and staff are safe. However, sitting on the s...
Continue ReadingThe Wildheart Trust Statement On The Abuse Of Cats
Posted on February 9th 2022“We at The Wildheart Trust are appalled to see a video on social media of a professional footballer kicking an...
Continue ReadingFebruary Half Term - Celebrating The Chinese Year Of The Tiger
Posted on February 8th 2022Join us at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary during February half term as we celebrate The Chinese Year of the Ti...
Continue ReadingWildheart Sponsorship Offer To Businesses - Unlock Incredible Benefits For Your Staff
Posted on February 3rd 2022The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is excited to launch a new Sponsorship Package to local businesses with an incr...
Continue ReadingSponsor A Bamboo Pole And Support Our New Primate Rescue Facility
Posted on January 31st 2022In May this year the sanctuary will open a new state of the art Primate Rescue Facility and we are giving you ...
Continue ReadingReopening this week - exclusive photographs of Tafkap and Xirus
Posted on January 29th 2022We are excited to say that we are reopening from February 1st and cannot wait to welcome you all back to the s...
Continue ReadingSouthern Vectis Buses - Charity of the Year for 2022
Posted on January 11th 2022We are delighted to announce that Southern Vectis Buses have nominated The Wildheart Trust as their Charity of...
Continue ReadingIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - JANUARY CLOSURE
Posted on December 22nd 2021In January we will be overhauling our café, kitchen and shop to make our offer even better for visitors in 202...
Continue ReadingWhat is a Serval? Learn more about this incredible species
Posted on December 15th 2021Servals are wild cats native to Africa and widespread in sub-Saharan countries, except rainforest regions. Th...
Continue ReadingOur new Servals Tafkap and Xirus have arrived
Posted on December 15th 2021The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their latest animals, a pair of b...
Continue ReadingWelcoming The Lockdown Sanctuary to the Isle of Wight
Posted on December 9th 2021Well this is very exciting, something completely new has arrived at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this week. ...
Continue ReadingCarols with Casper
Posted on December 2nd 2021On Friday 17th of December we’ll be hosting an evening carol singing session on the green from – just across t...
Continue ReadingThe Tiger Tombola Is Complete!
Posted on November 24th 2021We linked up with Airtasker UK this summer to find somebody to make a very special toy for our tigers. Well we...
Continue ReadingSensational December Admission Prices
Posted on November 5th 2021Demolition work is well under way ahead of the construction of our stunning new Eco Domes and Primate Rescue F...
Continue ReadingCelebrate Christmas at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Posted on November 3rd 2021It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...and we will once again be hosting our wonderful Christmas Markets...
Continue ReadingThe Wildheart Christmas Lectures
Posted on October 15th 2021Our Christmas Lectures Series... We have two fascinating lectures for you to enjoy at The Sanctuary this Chris...
Continue ReadingHalf Term Halloween Adventures...
Posted on October 8th 2021We’re throwing on some seriously spooky family friendly Halloween fun every single day through half term at Th...
Continue ReadingLaunching Our New World Class Primate Rescue Centre And Crowd Funder
Posted on October 1st 2021The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is delighted to announce that work has begun on the biggest and most ambitious ...
Continue ReadingBembridge teacher and carpenter is our chief tiger toy maker!
Posted on August 13th 2021This summer we teamed up with our friends at Airtasker UK to launch a nationwide search for a new chief toymak...
Continue ReadingTwilight Safaris - every Wednesday night all summer
Posted on July 22nd 2021Drum role please. By popular demand we are delighted to announce the return of our Twilight Safari’s kicking o...
Continue ReadingBig Cat Breakfasts Are Back
Posted on July 22nd 2021Sssssssssssh…our popular Big Cat Breakfasts are returning to The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary for the summer. We...
Continue ReadingSketching and Drawing Workshops with Artfullness
Posted on July 16th 2021The latest event we are hosting in our collaboration with the Artfullness Studio is a Sketching and Drawing Wo...
Continue ReadingPostcard Art Competition - Winners Announced!
Posted on July 14th 2021We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Create-A-Postcard-Competition where we asked visitors to our sa...
Continue ReadingPalmerston to PLUTO - MORE DATES ADDED!
Posted on July 9th 2021After a hugely popular showpiece opening history talk, we have added two new dates for The Palmerston to PLUTO...
Continue ReadingTwilight Safaris at The Sanctuary
Posted on June 28th 2021Drum role please. By popular demand we are delighted to announce the return of our Twilight Safari’s kicking o...
Continue ReadingVigo and Kumba Rock Appeal
Posted on June 25th 2021After many years of standing proud in the centre of the sanctuary, the Lion rock has finally collapsed. This s...
Continue ReadingNational Pollinator Week
Posted on June 22nd 2021We are celebrating international Pollinator Week because we want to make our Island a better place to live and...
Continue ReadingFrom Palmerston to PLUTO
Posted on June 18th 2021You are invited to join us at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown for a very special evening of local hi...
Continue ReadingRemembering Girona
Posted on June 14th 2021Our photographer Chris Boyce was one of the very first people to have seen Girona when he arrived at The Wildh...
Continue ReadingHunt for a Tiger Toy with Airtasker
Posted on June 14th 2021Well this is very exciting indeed, The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with our good friends Airtaske...
Continue ReadingFarewell Beautiful Girona
Posted on June 10th 2021It is with a heavy heart we announce that our beloved male tiger Girona passed away today. We know how much he...
Continue ReadingFundraising Regulator Decision Backs The Wildheart Trust
Posted on June 3rd 2021Following an investigation into one of our recent campaigns, we are delighted that the Fundraising Regulator h...
Continue ReadingCelebrating Bike Week
Posted on May 26th 2021We are supporting Bike Week this half term, the annual celebration showcasing the benefits of cycling and the ...
Continue ReadingHalf term family fun
Posted on May 21st 2021Come and enjoy a sensational adventure with us here at The Wildheart Sanctuary this half term. We have lined...
Continue ReadingCreate a Postcard Art Competition
Posted on May 14th 2021We have collaborated with recently launched Isle of Wight Studio 'Artfullness' and are excited to invite you t...
Continue ReadingIsle of Wight Zoo to re-open on 12th April as Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Posted on March 31st 2021New name reflects our focus on rescued and threatened wildlife and puts the Isle of Wight at the frontline of ...
Continue ReadingNew Beginning
Posted on March 31st 2021A message from The Wildheart Trust Founder Charlotte Corney On behalf of all the Wildheart Trust team I am exc...
Continue ReadingA WIN for WILDHEART with Redfunnel Ferries
Posted on November 24th 2020We’ve been awarded SILVER in Redfunnel Ferries Isle of Wight Awards 🏆 Our category was ‘Things to Do’...
Continue ReadingLynx to provide link to our wild past
Posted on November 9th 2020We are excited to announce the arrival of a family of Eurasian Lynx, a species that has never been a feature o...
Continue ReadingIt's Not Just The Animals That Stir At Night.......
Posted on September 28th 2020Restless Isle Ghost Walks at the Isle of Wight Zoo!!!! 24th and 31st October Join us for a terrifying 30-40 mi...
Continue ReadingZoo launches new webcams to ensure that gone doesn’t mean forgotten!
Posted on March 26th 2020We may be closed for a while due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but that’s not going to stop the public from keepin...
Continue ReadingKeeping in touch and how you can help
Posted on March 25th 2020The Isle of Wight Zoo Is Temporarily Closed Until 19th June We might be closed but our staff and animals are s...
Continue ReadingZoo home to the oldest lemur in the world?
Posted on February 28th 2020Animal Carer Gary claims to be caring for oldest living captive brown lemur in the world ! A leap year maybe ...
Continue ReadingKumba and Vigo Move House
Posted on January 31st 2020We have great news! Kumba and Vigo have moved in to their purpose built new lion house here at the Isle of Wig...
Continue ReadingA Birdwatching Year in Sandown Bay with Natural Links
Posted on January 16th 2020Winter into Early Spring Sessions 2020 - Tuesday 5 February - Wednesday 4 March – Tuesday 7 April All sessions...
Continue ReadingIOW Zoo's Wishlist goes viral!
Posted on January 15th 2020We have been humbled by the number of you supporting us through our Amazon wishlist! Thankyou What started as ...
Continue ReadingAustralia’s Bushfire Emergency
Posted on January 7th 2020We know we are not alone in our horror at the terrible situation in Australia, with the catastrophic bushfires...
Continue ReadingChristmas Trees, Animal Enrichment and Volunteering here at the zoo!
Posted on January 6th 2020Thanks for all your donations of Christmas Trees – we didn’t even need to ask but your enquiries were well tim...
Continue ReadingOur beloved Simi
Posted on December 12th 2019It is with great sadness that we must report that our beautiful tigress Simi passed away last week after a sho...
Continue ReadingZoo appeals for lionhearted Christmas gifting
Posted on December 11th 2019While people are busy decorating their homes for the festive period, Isle of Wight Zoo in Hampshire has come u...
Continue ReadingCHRISTMAS AT THE ZOO
Posted on November 22nd 2019KIDS GO FREE FOR CHRISTMAS! Join us over the Christmas period and spend the day with our amazing animal reside...
Continue ReadingInternational Zoo Educators Day
Posted on November 14th 2019Today, Thursday 14th November, is International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators. On what better way to celeb...
Continue ReadingThe Animals’ Christmas
Posted on November 7th 2019Calling all reception and primary schools.... bring your class and enjoy a magical day at the Zoo! Christmas i...
Continue ReadingHedgehog Day - Saturday 26th October
Posted on October 21st 2019This Saturday, 26th October, is Hedgehog Day at the Isle of Wight Zoo! This is a great opportunity to come and...
Continue ReadingWelcome to our new mob of meerkats!
Posted on October 21st 2019The Isle of Wight Zoo is delighted to welcome some new residents. Recently arrived from the Welsh Mountain Zoo...
Continue ReadingThe Big Hedgehog Count!
Posted on October 8th 2019Hedgehog Island is a brand new campaign organised by The Wildheart Trust and local voluntary hedgehog rescue g...
Continue ReadingSadly our beloved Aysha has passed away
Posted on October 3rd 2019The beautiful Aysha sadly passed away on the evening of Wednesday 2nd October at the age of 21. Her health had...
Continue ReadingChristmas Lunch at the Zoo!
Posted on September 28th 2019Not started planning your Christmas lunch or get-together with work colleagues or friends yet? Then why not co...
Continue ReadingCome to the Spooky Zoo this half term!
Posted on September 23rd 2019Bring your little ghosts and ghouls and join us for a spell with our spooktastically-themed activities during ...
Continue ReadingZoo stocks One water exclusively!
Posted on September 13th 2019What is One water? Well to put it simply it's life-changing, ethical and 100% British spring water. Why is it...
Continue ReadingIt's open... come and try our new adventure playground
Posted on August 7th 2019The Isle of Wight Zoo is delighted to announce that the long awaited opening of it's adventure playground has ...
Continue ReadingSchools out... and there's so much to see!
Posted on July 26th 2019As the schools have finally broken up and the Summer sizzles then a trip to the Isle of Wight Zoo is a must! W...
Continue ReadingThe Wildheart Trust is honoured to join the White-tailed Eagle Steering Group
Posted on July 12th 2019We are delighted to announce The Wildheart Trust will be represented by our Chief Executive Veronica Chrisp on...
Continue ReadingLocal artist Tony Trowbridge is behind our rejuvenated arches!
Posted on July 10th 2019Painting on a canvas larger than your average living room wall would be a daunting task for most artists but n...
Continue ReadingEXCITING NEW PLAY AREA TO OPEN WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST
Posted on July 9th 2019We are incredibly excited to announce that we will be unveiling a new adventure playground. We are sure you wi...
Continue Reading4th July - Slow Radio: Dusk to dawn at the Isle of Wight Zoo
Posted on June 25th 2019So this is a bit exciting and something very different for us! Recently the enthusiastic and talented Anthony ...
Continue ReadingKumba and Vigos Big Journey
Posted on February 28th 2019We are incredibly proud to announce that Kumba and Vigo arrived safely at the zoo in the early hours of this m...
Continue ReadingBrexit threatens to make Isle of Wight lion rescue a ‘no deal’
Posted on January 21st 2019The ongoing uncertainty of Brexit is threatening the final chapter of a complex rescue and rehabilitation effo...
Continue ReadingUPDATE - GIRONA 19/11/2018
Posted on November 19th 2018Since arriving at the Isle of Wight Zoo our five amazing ex-circus tigers have been settling in and making the...
Continue ReadingFounder Day Experiences
Posted on November 16th 2018We are incredibly excited to announce a new experience for 2019 here at the Isle of Wight Zoo! Available to bo...
Continue ReadingAysha Turns 20!
Posted on August 7th 2018Deputy Animal Manager and Senior Big Cat Keeper Caz Lorek organised a birthday celebration with a difference r...
Continue ReadingAdopt a rescued tiger today
Posted on August 1st 2018Five tigers, rescued from a Spanish Circus are settling in nicely at the Isle of Wight Zoo and are now ready f...
Continue ReadingFunds climb with charity abseil
Posted on July 12th 2018Brave fundraisers recently added over £10,000 to our Hearts for Tigers appeal by abseiling down the Emirates S...
Continue ReadingZoo partygoers had a wild time!
Posted on July 12th 2018It’s official. Visitors to our recent party night hosted by Chris Packham enjoyed a thoroughly wild night, mee...
Continue ReadingFive Rescued Ex-circus Tigers Find Forever Home
Posted on July 9th 2018Five tigers who have spent years being forced to perform in a Spanish travelling circus are settling in well a...
Continue ReadingFrom tiger teens to realising conservation dreams
Posted on June 27th 2018As the person behind the Isle of Wight Zoo and The Wildheart Trust, Charlotte Corney’s love of animals and nat...
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