Leysdown could be in for a multi-million pound boost if a former top executive of Disneyland Paris has his way.

It has been confirmed that a Mr P Luto, who works for the US-based Disney corporation, has recently paid a visit to the eastern end of the Island to look at its potential.

It is expected in the next few hours that the 63-year-old will announce plans for an exotic and endangered animal park there.

Sheep varieties from across the world will be brought to Leysdown where they will be encouraged to graze on the marshes.

A viewing platform, dubbed The Sheppey Tower, will be built in the shape of a giant sheepwhosawus, a now extinct form of dinosaur which roamed the Island millions of years ago.

Speaking exclusively to the Times Guardian, Mr Luto said: "I've always had an interest in Leysdown as I used to holiday there in my younger days. It's such a lively place and full of potential, a perfect place for an animal park."

But plans to maximise the potential of the crowd puller have angered Sheppey animal rights campaigners who are appalled at a plan to dip the sheep in fluorescent dye so they can be seen at night.

A spokeswoman said: "Ewe and I both know we are being fleeced over this ridiculous scheme which will fold because people just won't flock to it."

However, Mr Luto has hit back at the claims, saying glow in the dark sheep are common place across continental Europe.

He said: "Over there, it's quite a glowing industry."

There is also speculation the Sheppey big cat has been tracked down and will be allowed to roam free in the park.

Safari-park type off-road vehicles will be on site for visitors to tour the different areas and see the endangered animals.

But residents of the village are up-in-arms after highly-guarded plans to build an international bullet train link to the park with an airport and helipad were leaked on the internet.

A spokesman behind the plan said: "They need not worry, they won't even notice it."

The trains will be decorated like snakes and they will even make a hissing sound as they speed along line using part of the route of the former Sheppey Light Railway.

Mr Luto added: "The scheme may sound far-fetched but something like this will really capture the imagination of the public."

The public can view the plans from today, April 1, at a caravan on the Esplanade.