Isle of Wight Reptilarium

About

The Isle of Wight Reptilarium and Terrapin sanctuary is a small Licensed Zoo set in the brick Arches of the old Victorian Gun Casemates at Fort Victoria Country Park with FREE PARKING. Explore the four themed rooms featuring Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates in just over 30 displays. There is a Desert Room, Rainforest room, Nocturnal Room and Turtle temple. - The turtle temple houses our Pond which provides a sanctuary for unwanted pet terrapins. The Nocturnal room, where day is night and night is day so grab one of our explorers torches to spot our night time creatures in the moonlight. The gift shop is well stocked with reptile themed gifts, fossils and gemstones and on the wall you will see our Fossil art trail mural by local artist Tony Trowbridge depicting what was living off the coast of Fort Victoria some 30 million years ago! The Reptilarium has all day entry so a visit is best enjoyed alongside exploring the country park and beach plus other attractions.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes