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Amazon World

Walk amongst the lemurs in our Madagascar

Type: Animal Collection

Amazon World Zoo Park is the Isle of Wight's largest exotic animal attraction and is a great day out whatever your age! Walk through jungle rainforests with colourful rare birds flying above you and crocodiles watching you from the pond! See unusual and rare animals like the Tamandua an Anteater that lives in the trees, Toucans, Marmosets, Penguins, Flamingos, Otters, Ocelot, Monkeys, Lemurs and manor many more!

Learn about the conservation of these fantastic animals and their rainforest home, ‘Secrets of Xenathra’ with Sloth just wandering past you in the trees. Visitors enter ‘Madagascar’ where you will walk amongst the lemurs, The lost temple lies forgotten, half buried in desert sand. here animals have made their homes within the ruins to escape the harsh desert sun. Visitors will be able to travel across a raised walkway to observe the animals in their homes! Animals you will find here include: Armadillos, Giant Tortoise, Fennec Foxes, and the mischievous Meerkats! All areas within Amazon World Zoo Park are wheelchair friendly and we have wheelchairs you can borrow if you haven't brought your own! We have Jurassic Adventure play area, Falconry Displays and Keeper Talks daily and we also have a massive Special Events programme too!

We also have a fabulous gift shop, the adventurer's cafe and a large picnic area. For more detailed information please visit our website at www.amazonworld.co.uk

Winners of the IOW Tourism Attraction Award 2002.

Winners of IW Tourism 'Top Family Attraction' award & Good Britain Guide.

Open all year daily from 10:00am.

Schools information:

The attraction can supply:
§ Worksheet for teachers
§ Worksheet for children
§ Classroom
§ Catering
§ Toilets
§ Picnic area
§ Interpretation
§ Coach parking
§ PreVisits

Suitable ages:
§ Five to Eight year olds
§ Eight To Twelve year olds
§ Twelve to Sixteen year olds
§ Sixteen plus
Related Curriculum Subjects:
§ Maths
§ English
§ Science
§ Geography
§ History
§ Art
This establishment has both Public Liability Insurance and has been risk assessed.

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Opening Times

Opening 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family Ticket - 2 Adults & 2 Children (3-14 yrs)£29.50 per ticket
Adult Ticket£8.75 per ticket
Senior Citizens Ticket£7.75 per ticket
Child Ticket (3-14 yrs - pg)£6.95 per ticket

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown onto the A3056 to Sandown and at Fighting Cocks Cross Roads turn left to Newchurch.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, A3056 and at Fighting Cocks Cross Roads turn right to Newchurch.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown onto the A3056 to Sandown and at Fighting Cocks Cross Roads turn left to Newchurch.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes ferry: No. 1 to Newport,change to No. 8
From Ryde: No. 3 to Sandown,change to No. 8
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport,change to No. 8
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

 Contact Info

Amazon World
Watery Lane
NEWCHURCH
Isle of Wight
PO36 0LX

Tel: +44 01983 867122
Fax: +44 01983 868560
Email
Website

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Smoking Areas Available

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Children's Meals
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Highchair(s) available
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
  • On Site Car Parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering for groups
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Picnic area
  • Picnic Site
  • Refreshments Available
  • Take away food
  • Vending Facilities

Payment Methods

  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Gay/Lesbian Friendly
  • Gift shop
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • Open all year round
  • Open New Year
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups
  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups