At Monkey Haven we want to get an A* for Accessibility, and we're doing all we can to make the Park a safe and relaxing place for all our visitors. We have wide, flat paths that are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, lots of benches dotted around, disabled toilets, wide doors, baby changing, disabled parking, [...]
We are delighted to announce the birth of a beautiful new Eurasian Eagle Owl! This adorable owlet was born on April 5th, to Rocco and Sandy - it's the second baby they've hatched, following the birth of Twiglet last year (Twiglet is pictured above, with mum Sandy). After a blissful start in life, our new [...]
We have very sad news about Crotchet, our beautiful female Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur. She had been battling major health problems, including inoperable tumours. Unfortunately they proved too much for her, and she was put to sleep yesterday by the Vet. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her Keepers. Crotchet had reached the ripe old age [...]
It's no yolk - we'll be having a cracking time over Easter and hope you'll join in all the egg-citement! We'll be hosting two Easter egg hunts, at noon and 2pm, over the four days of Easter - that's from Good Friday 19 April until Easter Monday 22 April. It's worth having a good [...]
Pictured above: The Keepers' new socks, and gorgeous Xhabu. The Keepers at Monkey Haven are delighted with the results of their latest Zoo Inspection. Every three years, a team goes behind the scenes to dig around, checking everything from every angle, over a rigorous six hours. The team included a Zoo Inspector, a member of [...]
Pictured above: Somer (opening wide) & Minka having an operation. It's been a busy time for the vet at Monkey Haven, as many of our animals have needed procedures to keep them happy and healthy. Our vet bills are extremely high but our animals deserve the very best care and this is something that we [...]
We are so happy to announce that Monkey Haven has won a top award from VisitEngland for providing 'outstanding experiences' for our visitors. This week, we scooped the 'Best Told Story Accolade 2018' in the tourist board's annual Visitor Attraction Accolades. This award is very sought after and given to attractions or tours that tell [...]
Our monkeys love surprises - and this little sweetie is one of them! Lulu the Capuchin gave birth to this adorable baby on December 21st, and both are doing really well. It's Lulu's fourth baby, as she's also mum to three very cheeky monkeys, Malou, Milo and Machu. During February half term's Love Week, we'll [...]
We've got a treat for all you caffeine fiends! Pop along to our Tea Room and pick up one of our new loyalty cards. Each time you have a cuppa, we'll stamp your card, and then the 7th is on us! This offer is valid for all hot drinks, all year round. Plus did you [...]
Isn't this the cutest thing you've ever seen? Lulu the Capuchin gave us all a little gift when she presented the Keepers with this bundle of fluff over Christmas. Mother and baby are both doing really well, and the other Capuchins are very curious but gentle with the new arrival. The baby will be carried [...]
We are delighted to report that an inspector from VisitEngland has paid us a visit… and the verdict is that Monkey Haven is better than ever! The Tourist Board inspected our sanctuary from every possible angle, and then re-awarded us our accreditation as a VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction. In a written report, the assessor [...]
We are soooo happy to announce that we have won a top Family Favourite Award! A staggering 20,000 people cast their votes for the family website dayoutwiththekids.co.uk and we were voted the 'Best animal day out' in the South East! You can see some of our young visitors in the photos above, taken at our [...]
We love a bit of shopping - and this year, you can get the feelgood factor, by raising money for Monkey Haven with every purchase. First of all, please check out our new online shop - it's packed with pressies from £1 upwards. For other gifts, please sign up to easyfundraising to shop with over [...]
Great news! Our friends at the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital have confirmed that they'll be flying over to Monkey Haven on the following dates in 2019: Wednesday 20 February Friday 19 April Monday 22 April Monday 6 May Monday 27 May Saturday 27 July Sunday 28 July Sunday 25 August Monday 26 August Saturday [...]
We're sooo excited to reveal that Monkey Haven is going to be open this Winter! We usually take a break, but this year, we're planning to stay open until at least January, weather permitting.* We hope you'll pop along - and to welcome you this Winter, we're offering everyone a flat £7 entrance fee. That [...]
It's a wrap! Student Ellie Wickes, pictured above, has just finished making our brilliant new promo video, using drone footage taken over the park - and you can be one of the first to see it by clicking on the link below. Talented Ellie is just 15, and studying for her [...]
Thank you to everyone who's contributed to our Aviary Appeal, we're a charity and appreciate every penny that you donate to us. As you can see, we're well underway with the building of a swanky new des res for our pampered birds. The new double aviary (which is almost complete) will allow us to have [...]
This little sweetie was born in May - in the first picture, above, he was just days old. In the second picture, it shows how much he's sprouted over the past two months, as he's nearly the same size as his mum, Sandy, a Eurasian Eagle Owl. The owlet lives with his mum and dad, [...]
We're up to all kinds of things in Xhabu's Tea Room - so come and visit us soon for a cuppa and a slice of something yummy. Here are three new exciting changes for summer 2018... 1. Our lads have been hard at work putting up parasols, so that you can dine al fresco in [...]
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes, following our founder Don Walser's heart attack in May. We're delighted to report that Don is recovering extremely well, at home on the Isle of Wight. He's taking it easy - doctor's orders - so while he's putting his feet up, his Wood Turning Lodge at Monkey [...]
