Visitor Information
Amphibian Ark Day
IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN (or yellow, or red, or blue, or mottled, or........)
The world's amphibians are facing an extinction crisis. Conservationists across the planet are working together to find solutions to the problems of habitat loss, climate change and disease that threaten to wipe out hundreds of species of frogs, toads, newts, salamanders and caecilians. The zoo community have a vital role to play. The most critically endangered species are being taken into specially built biosecure units where they can be bred and kept safe until the problems are under control. This enormous project has been aptly christened the Amphibian Ark, and has been adopted by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) as their conservation campaign for 2008.
At the IOW Zoo they have been busy throughout the year, raising funds for 2008 Year of the Frog. Their fundraising efforts culminate today, August Bank Holiday, with a packed day of frog-themed activities.
Come along and join in the fun!
Times, Prices, Directions
Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland Seafront
Sandown, Isle of Wight
PO36 8QB
Tel: 01983 403883
Opening Times:
13th February - 31st March 10am to 4pm
1st April - 30th September 10am to 6pm
1st October - 31st October 10am to 4pm
November weekends 10am to 4pm
(weather permitting)
Prices:
Adults £7.45
Seniors £7.00
Children (5-16yrs) £6.45
Children (under 5yrs) FREE
Directions:
The Isle of Wight Zoo is situated on the eastern side of the Island overlooking Sandown Bay's beautiful seafront complete with safe, sandy beaches and cliff walks. Sandown is clearly sign posted from all the main towns and ferry terminals. For visitors travelling without their own transport there is a good bus service throughout most of the Island to Sandown town centre. There is also a rail service from Ryde Pier Head to Sandown Station. The Zoo is a short distance from the town centre along the seafront towards the white cliff end of the bay. A seasonal dotto train provides a frequent service bringing visitors from a variety of points in the town to the Zoo's entrance. An open topped bus service links other parts of the Island to the zoo.