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Monkey Haven is the Island’s Number 1 attraction where you can meet adorable rescued gibbons, monkeys, birds of prey, meerkats and reptiles. There’s lots of fun for everyone at the award-winning sanctuary, including a fun free App and wonderful keeper talks.

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Say hello to Monkey Haven, the Island's award-winning primate rescue centre that makes animals happy - and people happy. It's a place to relax, have fun in the fresh air and meet some amazing animals. The Island’s favourite sanctuary is a winner of VisitEngland’s Best Small Attraction, as well as being in TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame.

Meet the animals
You’ll come face to face with all kinds of rescued animals, including the singing Lar gibbons, meerkats, reptiles and birds of prey. You could even get the chance to handle a snake or meet an owl during one of the regular keeper talks and animal feeds
throughout the day. Learn all about the fascinating creatures, their personalities, and how they came to be at the Haven. Many were rescued from tragic situations, found tied up in airports, or badly neglected by their previous owners.

The keepers have won a top award for their talks - VisitEngland’s Best Told Story accolade - so don’t miss them!

The Haven’s mission is to provide a happy forever home for rescued animals. Recent rescues include the endangered Diana monkeys, Taabo and Imara – who are enjoying their new life living with the Colobus monkeys.

Free, fun App
Before you go, you can download the free App to plan your visit, then at the park, you can follow a banana trail, see behind the scenes, and take silly selfies.

Great facilities
There’s free WiFi, two kids’ play areas, an ice cream lodge, a great little shop and Xhabu’s tea room where tasty treats are served throughout the day. There’s also full disabled access and easy parking – and tickets are valid for a free return trip within 7 days!

Monkey Haven is a registered charity and all proceeds from your visit will go towards caring for the animals you’ll meet. So hang out, have fun and monkey around with them this summer - they can’t wait to welcome you to the happy Haven.

Availability
• please check the calendar on the left for specific days and times
• If the weather’s stormy, please call or check their Facebook page
before setting out (as occasionally they need to close).

Opening times
• From 10:00 every day - please check the calendar on the left for 
specific days and times
• There are keeper talks & feeds throughout the day

Last admission
• 1 hour before closing time

Parking
• Free large car park

Accessibility
• Wide flat pathways around the park
• Disabled parking bays next to the entrance
• Easy access to all areas
• Disabled toilet facilities
• Lots of benches to relax on and watch the animals

Children
• Cheeky Monkey play area for the smallest visitors (under 5)
• Funky Monkey play area for older children (5+)
• Baby changing facilities available
• Free booklet of Monkey Puzzles for the kids
• Picnic benches

Xhabu's Tea Room
• Serving light snacks, pastries, cakes, ice cream and drinks
• Indoor and outdoor seating areas

Ice cream shack
• Enjoy a nice ice

Gift Shop
• Packed with fun souvenirs, presents and pocket money treats. You can
also adopt one of their gorgeous animals.

Dogs
• Unfortunately dogs, including service dogs, are not permitted as they
can distress the animals

Free App
• Plan your visit, collect virtual bananas on a trail around the park, get
behind the scenes goss, and try the fun filters

Free Wifi
* It’s free throughout the park!


We hope you enjoy your visit and don't forget to tweet a pic!
(@RedFunnel @MonkeyIOW)

Monkey Haven Address: 5 Acres Farm, Staplers Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NB

Against the odds, Monkey Haven has established themselves as a primate rescue centre and turned it into one of the most popular attractions on the Isle Of Wight. Plus they’ve won lots of prestigious awards along the way! Go along and help them celebrate their 10th birthday in 2020 – it’s going to a fun and fabulous year round celebration with plenty of surprises along the way!

New recruit for the Monkey Haven!

Drawing attention to the plight of gorillas in the wild, as all species face extinction due to the trade in bushmeat and the destruction of the rainforests where they live in Africa, Monkey Haven have taken delivery of a Silverback Gorilla! Made from tough fibreglass, he's taken up residence near the picnic area and even seated he is a whopping 8' tall! The Silverback loves being cuddled and having his picture taken, don't forget to share your snaps on social media.


Happy birthday at the Haven

Every animal is special - and their birthdays are celebrated with healthy cake and a singsong. Check here to keep up to date and join the party. This is also a great place to host parties for your little monkeys, see here for details.   

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Save on Monkey Haven tickets

  • Buy below and save up to 20% on gate price admission 
  • Get close to lovable monkeys and cheeky meerkats
  • Regular keeper talks
  • FREE WiFi and an exciting Monkey Haven App!
  • FREE return within 7 days

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