THE Wildlife Park in Ballaugh recorded its best ever visitor figures in October.
Figures are up seven and a half percent on the previous best for October and 36 percent on attendance figures for last year.
Nick Pinder, general manager of the Wildlife Park, said: "We're very pleased with the increase in visitor numbers not only for October but the year as a whole which to date is six percent up on last year.
"With the extra attractions we're proposing to put in place this winter we're hopeful that the success enjoyed by the Wildlife Park will continue.
"The park is an important attraction for residents and visitors to our Island alike giving them the chance to see animals up close and providing them with the opportunity to learn about the natural world, global, and local wildlife conservation issues."
David Cretney MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure, said: "I'm delighted with the success the Wildlife Park has enjoyed this summer particularly the improvement in visitor numbers.
"The good weather has helped and the introduction of new attractions and exhibits, especially the Meerkats and their family, has been greatly appealing to visitors."
Curraghs Wildlife Park is now operating on winter hours and is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am.
