What's On?

We are delighted to announce that Southern Vectis Buses have nominated The Wildheart Trust as their Charity of...

In January we will be overhauling our café, kitchen and shop to make our offer even better for visitors in 202...

Servals are wild cats native to Africa and widespread in sub-Saharan countries, except rainforest regions. Th...

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their latest animals, a pair of b...

Well this is very exciting, something completely new has arrived at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this week. ...

On Friday 17th of December we’ll be hosting an evening carol singing session on the green from – just across t...

We linked up with Airtasker UK this summer to find somebody to make a very special toy for our tigers. Well we...

Demolition work is well under way ahead of the construction of our stunning new Eco Domes and Primate Rescue F...

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...and we will once again be hosting our wonderful Christmas Markets...

Our Christmas Lectures Series... We have two fascinating lectures for you to enjoy at The Sanctuary this Chris...

We’re throwing on some seriously spooky family friendly Halloween fun every single day through half term at Th...

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is delighted to announce that work has begun on the biggest and most ambitious ...

This summer we teamed up with our friends at Airtasker UK to launch a nationwide search for a new chief toymak...

Drum role please. By popular demand we are delighted to announce the return of our Twilight Safari’s kicking o...

Sssssssssssh…our popular Big Cat Breakfasts are returning to The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary for the summer. We...

The latest event we are hosting in our collaboration with the Artfullness Studio is a Sketching and Drawing Wo...

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Create-A-Postcard-Competition where we asked visitors to our sa...

After a hugely popular showpiece opening history talk, we have added two new dates for The Palmerston to PLUTO...

Drum role please. By popular demand we are delighted to announce the return of our Twilight Safari’s kicking o...

After many years of standing proud in the centre of the sanctuary, the Lion rock has finally collapsed. This s...

We are celebrating international Pollinator Week because we want to make our Island a better place to live and...

You are invited to join us at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown for a very special evening of local hi...

Our photographer Chris Boyce was one of the very first people to have seen Girona when he arrived at The Wildh...

Well this is very exciting indeed, The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with our good friends Airtaske...

It is with a heavy heart we announce that our beloved male tiger Girona passed away today. We know how much he...

Following an investigation into one of our recent campaigns, we are delighted that the Fundraising Regulator h...

We are supporting Bike Week this half term, the annual celebration showcasing the benefits of cycling and the ...

Come and enjoy a sensational adventure with us here at The Wildheart Sanctuary this half term. We have lined...

We have collaborated with recently launched Isle of Wight Studio 'Artfullness' and are excited to invite you t...

New name reflects our focus on rescued and threatened wildlife and puts the Isle of Wight at the frontline of ...

A message from The Wildheart Trust Founder Charlotte Corney On behalf of all the Wildheart Trust team I am exc...

We’ve been awarded SILVER in Redfunnel Ferries Isle of Wight Awards 🏆 Our category was ‘Things to Do’...

We are excited to announce the arrival of a family of Eurasian Lynx, a species that has never been a feature o...

Restless Isle Ghost Walks at the Isle of Wight Zoo!!!! 24th and 31st October Join us for a terrifying 30-40 mi...

We may be closed for a while due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but that’s not going to stop the public from keepin...

The Isle of Wight Zoo Is Temporarily Closed Until 19th June We might be closed but our staff and animals are s...

Animal Carer Gary claims to be caring for oldest living captive brown lemur in the world ! A leap year maybe ...

We have great news! Kumba and Vigo have moved in to their purpose built new lion house here at the Isle of Wig...

Winter into Early Spring Sessions 2020 - Tuesday 5 February - Wednesday 4 March – Tuesday 7 April All sessions...

We have been humbled by the number of you supporting us through our Amazon wishlist! Thankyou What started as ...

We know we are not alone in our horror at the terrible situation in Australia, with the catastrophic bushfires...

Thanks for all your donations of Christmas Trees – we didn’t even need to ask but your enquiries were well tim...

It is with great sadness that we must report that our beautiful tigress Simi passed away last week after a sho...

While people are busy decorating their homes for the festive period, Isle of Wight Zoo in Hampshire has come u...

KIDS GO FREE FOR CHRISTMAS! Join us over the Christmas period and spend the day with our amazing animal reside...

Today, Thursday 14th November, is International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators. On what better way to celeb...

Calling all reception and primary schools.... bring your class and enjoy a magical day at the Zoo! Christmas i...

This Saturday, 26th October, is Hedgehog Day at the Isle of Wight Zoo! This is a great opportunity to come and...

The Isle of Wight Zoo is delighted to welcome some new residents. Recently arrived from the Welsh Mountain Zoo...

Hedgehog Island is a brand new campaign organised by The Wildheart Trust and local voluntary hedgehog rescue g...

The beautiful Aysha sadly passed away on the evening of Wednesday 2nd October at the age of 21. Her health had...

Not started planning your Christmas lunch or get-together with work colleagues or friends yet? Then why not co...

Bring your little ghosts and ghouls and join us for a spell with our spooktastically-themed activities during ...

What is One water? Well to put it simply it's life-changing, ethical and 100% British spring water. Why is it...

The Isle of Wight Zoo is delighted to announce that the long awaited opening of it's adventure playground has ...

As the schools have finally broken up and the Summer sizzles then a trip to the Isle of Wight Zoo is a must! W...

We are delighted to announce The Wildheart Trust will be represented by our Chief Executive Veronica Chrisp on...

Painting on a canvas larger than your average living room wall would be a daunting task for most artists but n...

We are incredibly excited to announce that we will be unveiling a new adventure playground. We are sure you wi...

So this is a bit exciting and something very different for us! Recently the enthusiastic and talented Anthony ...

We are incredibly proud to announce that Kumba and Vigo arrived safely at the zoo in the early hours of this m...

The ongoing uncertainty of Brexit is threatening the final chapter of a complex rescue and rehabilitation effo...

Since arriving at the Isle of Wight Zoo our five amazing ex-circus tigers have been settling in and making the...

We are incredibly excited to announce a new experience for 2019 here at the Isle of Wight Zoo! Available to bo...

Deputy Animal Manager and Senior Big Cat Keeper Caz Lorek organised a birthday celebration with a difference r...

Five tigers, rescued from a Spanish Circus are settling in nicely at the Isle of Wight Zoo and are now ready f...

Brave fundraisers recently added over £10,000 to our Hearts for Tigers appeal by abseiling down the Emirates S...

It’s official. Visitors to our recent party night hosted by Chris Packham enjoyed a thoroughly wild night, mee...

Five tigers who have spent years being forced to perform in a Spanish travelling circus are settling in well a...

As the person behind the Isle of Wight Zoo and The Wildheart Trust, Charlotte Corney’s love of animals and nat...