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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

4.4(5,053 reviews)

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Among Isle of Wight's local businesss, The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a zoo on Yaverland Rd in Yaverland, Sandown PO36 8QB, United Kingdom. The sanctuary sits on the island of Isle of Wight, within the United Kingdom, and places visitors on the eastern side of the island near Sandown. Its Yaverland setting puts it close to the coast road that runs between Sandown and the surrounding villages.

As a zoo, The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary draws families and animal lovers from across the island and beyond. Visitors have given it a 4.4 out of 5 average across 5,053 reviews, a substantial record that reflects its standing among Isle of Wight attractions. The sanctuary is known for its work with animals and its role as a destination for day trips from towns such as Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Freshwater and Yarmouth. Its website, http://www.wildheartanimalsanctuary.org/, serves as the reference point for its identity and services.

Opening hours run Mo-Su 10:00-17:00, giving visitors a full day to explore the site. The address on Yaverland Rd anchors the sanctuary in Sandown, a town on the island's eastern coast. The website provides a further reference point for the venue's identity and services.

Isle of Wight enjoys a mild maritime climate, with June to August the warmest and busiest season for visitors. Food on the island features fresh seafood, dairy and local produce, reflecting the wider British island tradition. Ferries connect the UK islands to the mainland, and the larger ones also have flights, making the sanctuary reachable for travellers from the mainland. English is the main language spoken, so communication is straightforward for most visitors. The sanctuary's position near Sandown makes it a practical stop for those exploring the island's eastern towns and the nearby countryside.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary known for?

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a zoo at Yaverland Rd, Yaverland, Sandown PO36 8QB, drawing visitors from towns across the Isle of Wight such as Sandown, Shanklin and Ryde. It holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 5,053 reviews.

What kind of business is The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary?

It is a zoo on the Isle of Wight, part of the United Kingdom, and it welcomes visitors every day between 10:00 and 17:00. Its address is Yaverland Rd, Yaverland, Sandown PO36 8QB.

What should first-time visitors expect at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary?

First-time visitors to this Isle of Wight zoo can plan around its daily opening hours of 10:00 to 17:00 at Yaverland Rd, Yaverland, Sandown PO36 8QB. The sanctuary is reached via ferry from the mainland, as the Isle of Wight sits in the United Kingdom.

Where is The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary located on the Isle of Wight?

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary sits on Yaverland Rd in Yaverland, Sandown PO36 8QB, on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. Sandown is one of the island's eastern coastal towns, and the sanctuary is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Is The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on the Isle of Wight?

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is based at Yaverland Rd in Yaverland, Sandown PO36 8QB, placing it within the Isle of Wight's network of towns including Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, Ventnor, Freshwater and Yarmouth. Travellers reach the Isle of Wight by ferry from the British mainland, and the sanctuary opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00.

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