Isle of Wight Zoo
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 Isle of Wight Zoo logo | |
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| Location | Sandown, Isle of Wight, England |
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| Coordinates | 50°39′39″N 1°08′22″W / 50.6609°N 1.1394°W / 50.6609; -1.1394Coordinates: 50°39′39″N 1°08′22″W / 50.6609°N 1.1394°W / 50.6609; -1.1394 |
| Major exhibits | Tigers, lemurs |
| Website | http://www.isleofwightzoo.com/ |
The Isle of Wight Zoo, previously known as the Sandown Zoo, is a sanctuary inside the former Sandown Fort on the coastline of Sandown, Isle of Wight. The zoo was privately owned but became a charitable trust in 2017. The collection focuses principally on big cats and Madagascan animals.
As part of the European Endangered Species Programme, the zoo has had success breeding several species of Madagascan animals including the critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur.
Contents
1 History
2 Main species
2.1 Big cats
2.2 Primates
2.3 Zoo At Home Animal Cafe
3 Conservation
4 Filming
5 References
6 External links
History[edit]
Originally known as Sandown Zoo, the zoo was established in the 1950s. By the 1970s it had fallen into disrepair, and was dubbed "The Slum Zoo of Britain" by the Sunday Times. However, in 1976 the zoo was taken over by a new owner Jack Corney, and over the following years it was rebuilt as a sanctuary for big cats and primates. Since Corney died in 2003 the zoo has been run by his daughter Charlotte.[1]
Main species[edit]
Big cats[edit]
The zoo is currently home to seven tigers and two African lions. The zoo has recently rescued 5 tigers from a circus in southern Spain[2]
Tiger at the zoo
In recent years, three Indian themed enclosures have opened featuring glass viewing panels, ponds, natural planting and themed statues and temples. These enclosures were designed and built with the assistance of Ecclestone George Public Artists.[3]
Primates[edit]
The zoo also has a Madagascan theme, and the primate section reflects this by specialising in lemurs. It houses ring-tailed, black-and-white ruffed, red ruffed, black, white-fronted brown and mongoose lemurs, several of which have bred in recent years as part of European breeding programmes.
The primate section is also home to spider monkeys and capuchins.
Zoo At Home Animal Cafe[edit]
Formerly the reptile house, Zoo At Home is a zone for pet animals. It was adapted with the assistance of Pets At Home. It is also currently home to the zoo's Madagascan giant jumping rats. As of September 2012 the area became the Animal Cafe, where visitors can eat as they watch the animals.
Conservation[edit]
The zoo currently funds two conservation projects, both related to its areas of special interest.
The principal project is 'Local Advocacy for Tiger Conservation in Bhadra-Kudremukh Tiger Landscape'. This project us administered by charity Global Tiger Patrol, and funded wholly by the zoo. Over the year 2010/11 the zoo's contribution was £10800.[4] In November 2011 this project won the BIAZA award for Best Conservation Project (Small Collection).[5]
The second project focuses on Madagascar, and is administered by the Madagascar Fauna Group. As a sponsoring member, the Isle of Wight Zoo contributes $5000 annually.[6] The zoo sponsors and agroforestry station aimed at teaching alternative farming methods to the destructive slash-and-burn techniques commonly used.
Filming[edit]
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The zoo was the subject and main filming location for the ITV Meridian television programme entitled "Tiger Island". Two series were filmed, showing different aspects of zoo life including making enrichment toys and designing new enclosures.
A film is in production giving a behind-the-scenes view of the zoo and will be ready in August 2013.
References[edit]
^ Della-Ragione, Joanna (2014-01-02). "My animal family: Walking with tigers, playing with bear cubs, caring for cobras". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-19..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ "Rescued tigers now at Isle of Wight Zoo". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
^ "Ecclestone George Exhibit Construction". Retrieved 3 October 2012.
^ "Tiger Conservation at the Isle of Wight Zoo". Isle of Wight Zoo. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
^ "Conservation award for Isle of Wight Zoo". Isle of Wight County Press. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
^ "MFG Institutional Members". Madagascar Fauna Group. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
External links[edit]
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- Isle of Wight Zoo website
- Tiger Island television program description
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Isle of Wight Portal | |
| Unitary authorities | Isle of Wight |
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Categories:
- Tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight
- Zoos in England
- 1950s establishments in England
- Buildings and structures on the Isle of Wight
- Sandown
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