Fort Spinney Holiday Bungalows - Bungalow 1
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Yaverland (Excellent water quality)
Sandown, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£528 per break
Check availabilityZoos & Wildlife · Isle of Wight
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
📍 PO36 8QF
Photo: Fluteflute (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Visit rescued bears, tigers, lions and lemurs
- New bear residents and majestic white lions
- Award-winning café with sea views
- Animal encounters and wildlife experiences on offer
- Learn about tiger and rare moth conservation work
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, formerly the Isle of Wight Zoo, is a rescue centre in Sandown where you can see bears, tigers, lions, lemurs and other rescued animals. Expect close encounters through animal experiences, plus new bear residents and white lions to spot, alongside an award-winning café with sea views. It suits families and animal lovers wanting an engaging, welfare-focused day out, with the sanctuary directly opposite the beach on Yaverland Road. Yaverland beach is just 0.3 miles away, and Sandown station is about 1.1 miles away, making it easy to reach by train or on foot from the coast. If you're staying nearby, there are 258 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Adoption packages available to support the animals
- Best for
- Family days out visiting rescued wildlife
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Fort Spinney Holiday Bungalows - Bungalow 2
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Yaverland (Excellent water quality)
Sandown, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£528 per break
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Fort Spinney Holiday Bungalows - Bungalow 3
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Yaverland (Excellent water quality)
Sandown, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£528 per break
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Fort Spinney Holiday Bungalows - Bungalow 5
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Yaverland (Excellent water quality)
Sandown, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£528 per break
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Fort Spinney Holiday Bungalows - Bungalow 6
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Yaverland (Excellent water quality)
Sandown, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£528 per break
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Fort Spinney Holiday Bungalows - Bungalow 7
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Yaverland (Excellent water quality)
Sandown, Southern England
Sleeps 4
£528 per break
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