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Howletts Wild Animal Park

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Howletts is home to over 300 animals, including Kent’s only giant anteaters, the largest herd of African elephants in the UK, and more gorillas, leopards and monkeys than any zoo in the county, Howletts offers a fun-packed day out for a great price!

Guests can explore Walking With Lemurs to get up close and personal with our inquisitive lemur troop, marvel at the life-size prehistoric creatures at Animals of the Ice Age, or simply enjoy our 90-acre park.

The three cheeky calves of our elephant herd are firm favourites with our visitors, who can enjoy their time with us safe in the knowledge that their visit means more.

Ticket sales help to fund not only the care of the animals here at Howletts Wild Animal Park but will also support our overseas projects in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation

SPECIAL GUESTS THIS AUGUST
Howletts, Kent’s original wildlife park, not only houses some of the world’s most endangered and rare animals but is now also set to play host to some of the most popular animated species this summer holiday. The PAW Patrol team, Peppa Pig family, PJ Masks gang, Hey Duggee and Bluey and Bingo will be visiting Howletts on select dates throughout August to meet and greet their fans.
Howletts character dates 2023:

  • 2nd August: Paw Patrol - Meet Chase, Marshall, Rubble and Skye
  • 9th August: Peppa Pig – Meet Peppa Pig, George Pig, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig
  • 16th August: PJ Masks – Meet Catboy, Gekko and Owlette
  • 23rd August: Hey Duggee – Meet Duggee
  • 30th August: Bluey and Bingo – Meet Bluey and Bingo

Read more here>>

MEET OUR NEWEST ARRIVAL
We are thrilled to announce we have officially marked the birth of our 150th baby gorilla, further cementing our status as the leading breeder of this precious species.
The young male, named Kumbi, has spent the past few months forging a strong bond with his family and our keepers. The increasingly confident baby gorilla can be seen in the gorilla enclosure alongside his family troop. Find out more here >>

BEST VALUE ANNUAL PASS
Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve’s brand-new Annual Pass allows unlimited entry to both parks throughout the year, offering access to over 1,200 animals across 91 species. The Annual Pass also includes access to Port Lympne’s iconic safari tours and a terrific 20% discount on food and drink across both parks’ many cafes and Howletts’ Pavilion restaurant.

Annual passes are available from £70 for an adult and £60 for a child. Find out more here>> 

 

Pricing

DAY ENTRY

  • Adults: Standard: £24.50
  • Child (aged 3-15): Standard: £20.00
  • Infant (aged 0-2): Free

ANNUAL PASS

  • Adults £70.00
  • Child £60.00
  • Couple £135.00
  • 1 Adult, 2 Children £185.00
  • 2 Adults, 1 Child £195.00
  • 2 Adults, 2 Children £250.00
  • 2 Adults, 3 Children £300
  • Annual Pass includes entry to BOTH Howletts and Port Lympne Reserve

Address

Bekesbourne Canterbury CT4 5EL

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