Sandown: Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary sits on Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight, England, where the island’s southeast coast faces the English Channel. Based at the former Isle of Wight Zoo in Sandown, it is a rescue-focused centre committed to the welfare and lifelong care of animals. The sanctuary provides homes for animals rescued from captivity and supports conservation projects. Sandown developed as a Victorian seaside resort around the long sandy arc of its bay, and the sanctuary brings a conservation focus to this coastal town. The Isle of Wight is separated from mainland England by the Solent, while the Channel defines its southern shore.
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The landscape around Sandown is shaped by the broad sandy sweep of Sandown Bay and the chalk slopes of Culver Down, which have shaped both the town’s seafront layout and its long-established resort economy. On the Isle of Wight’s southeast coast, Sandown developed around its beach, sheltered bay and rail connection to the island’s main towns. Victorian Sandown Pier, first opened in 1879, remains a familiar feature of the promenade. The town also hosts Dinosaur Isle, a museum devoted to the island’s fossil record, while the coast towards Yaverland is associated with Cretaceous fossils. Browse additional webcams from the Isle of Wight to extend your view of Sandown Bay.
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