Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Webcams
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown now offers an incredible 17 live webcams across the bear, tiger, lion, and lynx habitats, giving viewers a unique glimpse into the lives of these remarkable animals. These webcams have been made possible thanks to the generous support of donors and sponsors.
Bear Cams
Benji and Balu, the resident bears, are live on camera! New for 2025! Viewers can watch their daily activities through seven different cameras positioned around their brand new, purpose-built enclosure. External cameras 1 to 3 feature pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, allowing the view to change depending on where the bears are and what they’re up to — ensuring nothing is missed.
Lion Cams
There are four lion cams available: one in Kumba and Vigo’s outdoor habitat, one in their bedroom, and two covering Frosty’s enclosure. Vigo arrived in February 2019 along with his brother Kumba, following their rescue by AAP after a difficult start in a travelling circus. The team considers it a privilege to care for these two lions. Both were castrated before the age of one, which prevented them from developing manes — but it also contributed to their impressive size.
Lion Cams
Frosty arrived at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary from West Midlands Safari Park. When the social dynamics within the existing lion group there began to present potential safety concerns, a new and secure forever home was needed. The Wildheart team was more than happy to provide that safe haven.
Eurasian Lynx Cams
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is home to three incredible Eurasian lynx, all of whom were in urgent need of a new home. Named after characters from Game of Thrones, the family includes mum Daenerys, her daughter Nymeria, and son Tyrion. They arrived at the sanctuary in November 2020, where they’ve since settled into their forever home. Although they live together as a family, lynx are naturally solitary animals in the wild. The sanctuary provides them with plenty of space and hiding spots, allowing them to enjoy time apart whenever they choose. Daenerys, born in Norway in 2012, is calm and relaxed but doesn’t hesitate to remind her offspring who’s in charge. Tyrion and Nymeria, born in Wales in 2016, have distinct personalities — Tyrion is especially fond of his lookout tower and is known for his healthy appetite!
Tiger Cams
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary features four tiger cams — two in Natasha and Zoppa’s habitat and two in Softi and Toph’s enclosure. The sanctuary is dedicated to animal welfare, providing lifelong care for abused animals, supporting wild tiger conservation, and promoting education to inspire greater protection efforts. Zoppa, who walks with a noticeable limp due to a permanent injury from her past, is a powerful reminder of the challenges many rescued animals face. Despite this, she has fully adapted and now enjoys a safe, enriched life in expert care.
Tiger Cams
After a long and difficult journey, Softi and Toph arrived at their forever home at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in April 2023. Their story began in October 2019, when they were discovered in appalling conditions — confined to small crates in the back of a horsebox, starving, dehydrated, and covered in excrement. The pair were confiscated at the Belarussian border, and after years of recovery, they now live safely and peacefully at the Sanctuary. The team is proud to offer these incredible animals the lifelong care they deserve.
The Softi & Toph cameras were donated to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary by isleofwight.com.
