Since opening in 1971 the Park has built up a
wildlife collection which has consistently charmed and enthralled
parents and children alike. A family-owned and family-run business
since its inception, Seaview Wildlife Encounter reflects the
family's attention to detail and drive for excellence.
The Park is located just outside the village of Seaview on elevated,
rolling Parklands that overlook the Park's lower lake and the
sea beyond. First-time visitors regularly remark on the unparalleled
beauty of the setting, the impact of the open, unspoilt surrounds
and the views that stretch out across the Solent.
It's
clearly a formula that works.
Some of Our Recent Awards Collection
The Park has won numerous awards. Most recently:
'Best Tourism Experience
of the Year 2010' Beautiful South Awards for Excellence
A quote from the judges : Mike Bedingfield Chief
Executive of Tourism South East said: " Our industry's
commitment to providing the best possible customer service and
exceeding customer expectations is outstanding. The Award Winners
have shown that they are best-in-class and we look forward to
seeing them on the national stage at the Enjoy England Awards
for Excellence next April".
Silver Award
'Best Tourism Experience' 2009 Tourism South East Awards. Quote from the judges - "Seaview Wildlife is a tremendous
family-run attraction that has grown inventively over the
years. They have a very strong emphasis on customer enjoyment
supported by a clear commitment to, and fondness for their
animals. This shows in the pleasant and informative staff's
interaction with customers and in particular the younger visitors
making a day out a very positive experience"
Winners of 'GoWight
Tourism and Leisure Award' 2009 - IOW Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Awards... quote from the judges..."
This Wildlife Park offers a full day's experience for all ages
to enjoy.
Seaview Wildlife Encounter's Animal Care Team proudly displaying
the
Tourism South East 'Best Tourism Experience' Award
Experienced staff allow and encourage contact
with many of the animals and give timed consecutive educational
talks and demonstrations throughout the day.
The site is extremely well managed, well laid out, clean and
extremely well maintained. Each year sees ongoing investment
making this one of the Island's major attractions which is a
must for both visitors and residents".
The Park's proudest statistic, however, is that almost half
of it's visitors are returning. This compares very favourably
with the national average level for repeat visits to tourist
attractions of just 13 per cent.
The Park's emphasis on 'hands-on' interaction
with tame wildlife, and the daily programme of events, including
informative presentations by the Keepers, is one of the main
reasons people keep coming back.
This opportunity to get nose-to-nose with happy, well-cared
for animals and birds clearly has an amazing effect on visitors.
This is not just a place for children - the Park has a therapeutic
effect on people of all ages, no-one is immune - it can act
as an antidote to the pressures of modern life.
In addition to the interactive animal opportunities and its
unique, tranquil setting, the Park offers a well-stocked Gift
Shop with an array of gifts to suit all pockets. This year the
gift selection is creative and expansive. Visitors are invited
to spend time browsing.
Under the same roof there's the Park's infamous Tortoiseshell
Bay Cafe - over the past two years the catering department has
been awarded the acclaimed Five Star rating for Food Hygiene.
Most of the food (light lunches, snacks and delicious cream
teas) are home-baked and home-made. Head chef, Graham, takes
great pride in delivering a consistently high standard of good
food and fun snacks for the whole family.
But the real stars of the show remain the animals and birds,
which have the ability to stimulate fierce loyalty, love and
laughter; and are perhaps the source of the feel-good factor
which has made this one of the Island's most enduring attractions.
