Home to Britain's largest collection of tigers, this award winning zoo has been a dedicated ally to the tiger for over a quarter of a century.

The IOW Zoo is best known for it's work with exotic cats. We have been home to many members of the cat family including tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, servals, jungle cats and leopard cats. In the past we operated a successful big cat breeding programme. However, in recent years we have suspended our breeding programme in order to create a centre for surplus or rescued big cats. Our big cats have come to us at different stages of their lives and from a variety of backgrounds. We strive to encourage the social development and natural behaviour of each cat in our care. Every species of big cat residing at the zoo is currently under considerable threat in it's natural habitat.

For several years the species of cat we have chosen to specialise in has been the tiger. We are now catering for one of the largest collections of tigers in Europe in our expanding and developing Tiger Sanctuary.

Planning Your Visit

14^th February – 31^st March 10am to 4pm

1^st April – 30^th September 10am to 6pm

1^st October – 31^st October 10am to 4pm

November/December – weekends only (weather permitting) 10am to 4pm

Adults - £5.95

Seniors - £4.95

Children (5-16yrs) £4.95

Children (under 5yrs) FREE

2 Adults plus 2 children £19.75

2 Adults plus 3 children £23.75

2 Adults plus 4 children £27.50

2 Adults plus 5 children £31.50

2 Adults plus 6 children £34.60

Group Discount (groups of 10 plus) £4.50 flat rate pp

Holiday Camp £4.50 flat rate pp

Island Residents £4.00 flat rate pp (with proof of residency)

Guided by one of our experienced Big Cat staff, you will be introduced to the Sanctuary’s tigers, lions and jaguars. Discover more about these impressive yet endangered animals. Find out how we care for them and how the cats would survive in the wild.

Watch the lemurs being fed and learn how we care for them. Find out why lemurs are endangered and how our conservation project in Madagascar is helping to preserve their natural habitat.

An opportunity to meet a range of creepy crawly creatures closes up with one of our experienced keepers. Are you brave enough to handle one!

Encounter some of the planet’s most remarkable animal species in this undercover exhibit area. In addition to reptiles and invertebrates, Jeepers Creepers is also home to some highly endangered nocturnal mammals from Madagascar.

Come along for an informal chat with one of our animal keepers. This is your opportunity to ask them about their day to day routine and about the individual animals with which they work.

*This presentation only takes place from 1^st April to 30^th September only, due to reduced opening hours in winter.

· FREE coach parking

· Car Park – Charges apply £3.00 for 8 hours parking

· Zootique Cafe – serving a mouthwatering range of snacks and light meals to stop stomachs growling

· Zootique Shop – This is no ordinary zoo shop! Zootique is the shop to visit on the Island if you are hunting for special wildlife merchandise. Choose from eco-friendly and fair-trade goods or our personalised range of zoo souvenirs (proceeds from Zootique support the Zoo’s animal collection).

· Zoolittle Farm – This hands-on area has been created especially for our younger visitors to meet and miniature pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs. Chickens and wallabies are also in residence (opening soon for 2009).

· Disabled access throughout

· Baby changing facilities

· Children’s Play Area