The Isle of Wight zoo is home to Britain's largest
collection of tigers, and has been a dedicated ally
to the tiger for over a quarter of a century. Also
in the zoo are other big cats (lions, leopards, jaguars),
lemurs, monkeys, snakes, spiders and lizards although
it is their work with exotic cats that the zoo is most
famous for. With a collection of 20 tigers, the iow
Zoo is the ideal place to learn about them and the
conservation efforts supportted by the zoo in India
and Madagascar. Their commitment to education and conservation
is revealed with presentations by the keepers that
take place throughout the day.
You can also 'adopt' residents of the zoo, with choices
such as Natasha the Siberian tiger or Monty the Burmese
python. The zoo's mission statement is to ' promote
the survival of endangered species through first class
educational and recreational experiences, exemplary
animal management, conservation and research.'
Open every day between February and October, and at weekends
in November. Free entry can be gained through the adoption
scheme.
Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland Seafront
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QB
