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ANIMALSLong known as Isle of Wight (or Sandown) Zoo, The Wildheart Trust is a wildlife centre built within the ruins of a Victorian fort, on Sandown seafront.
The Trust is committed to providing a life-long, loving home to rescued big cats and other animal residents, and the team works hard to ensure each animal has an enriched and meaningful life.
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (IW Zoo) is ideal for all ages
Forget the coach and take a walk to:
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (IW Zoo), posed by teachers and other group leaders
Yes - cafe
Hand sanitiser stations throughout. Majority of facility is outdoors. Indoor areas may be subject to limits on capacity.
Close to the main entrance in the outer wall of the building
On arrival please send a lead teacher to check in and take further instructions from site staff whilst the students are getting organised.
If arriving by coach, this will usually drop you close to the main entrance which is a live car park, although relatively quiet and away from the main road.
Limited picnic space available
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