Howletts Wild Animal Park
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- All day entry ticket to Howletts
- Children 0-2yrs are free of charge and do not require pre-booking
- Entry to the daily big cat, gorilla, rhino and elephant talks taking place between 10.30am and 1.30pm.
- Check out the info boards on the day and make sure you don't miss your favourite animal talk!
- eTickets sent instantly by email and text
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Welcome to Howletts, a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered species in Kent
With over 300 animals and around 50 species, you'll witness real conservation in action at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent.
Experience the thrill of being up close to western lowland gorillas and the largest herd of African elephants in the UK. Marvel at Amur tigers, leopards, lions, and wolves in their glass-fronted enclosures. Walk alongside lemurs as they explore the branches above.
Be sure to keep an eye out for sabre-tooth cats and woolly mammoths on the Animals of The Ice Age on the woodland walk!
Explore 90 acres of historic parkland, with wooded walkways and pathways. Engage in fun animal talks held throughout the year. There's something for all ages to discover and enjoy at Howletts, and by visiting, you support their mission of conservation.
Book your tickets today and get ready be captivated by the remarkable animals that call Howletts Wild Animal Park their home!
The Aspinall Zoo's are two of Kent's best days out
Kent has two wonderful wildlife parks, both offering locals and visitors to the area fantastic days out in Kent:
- Howletts Wild Animal Park - info on this page
- Port Lympne Safari Park - Hop in the safari truck and get ready for an adventure into nature, where you'll meet extraordinary animals from around the world
Howletts Day Ticket
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Howletts Wild Animal Park Family Ticket
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Anteater Encounter - Howletts Wild Animal Park
Go behind the scenes and meet incredible giant anteaters up close in the Anteater Experience at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Gelada Feeding Experience - Howletts Wild Animal Park
Feed the geladas at Howletts Wild Animal Park and watch as this mighty primate troop forages through their lunch
Gorilla Encounter - Howletts Wild Animal Park
Meet the largest collection of Western lowland gorillas in the world with the Gorilla Encounter at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Lemur Encounter - Howletts Wild Animal Park
Enjoy an encounter with the curious lemurs at Howletts Wild Animal Park, where you can meet them up close and even hand feed them
Rhino Encounter - Howletts Wild Animal Park
Come face to face with magnificent black rhinos at Howletts Wild Animal Park and hand-feed them some tasty treats
Snow Leopard Encounter - Howletts Wild Animal Park
Join an expert keeper in a behind the scenes tour to meet the beautiful and rare snow leopards at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Kent CT4 5EJ
How to Find Us
By Car:
If you’re driving, Howletts is signposted off the A2, approximately three miles south of Canterbury. It’s about a 90-minute drive from London1. The address for Howletts Wild Animal Park is Bekesbourne Ln, Canterbury CT4 5EL.
By Train:
Take a train to Bekesbourne station. From there, it’s a one-mile walk to the park, or you can catch a minibus that runs at peak times. Be sure to check the park’s website for specific details and any updates.
- Free parking and 20 accessible parking space
- Café and Restaurant
- Toilets, accessible toilets & baby-changing
- Gift shop
- Picnic area
Howletts is home to over 390 animals and over 52 species of Wild Animal!
Species of animal that live at Howletts include African elephants, western lowland gorillas, east black rhino, Sumatran tiger, snow leopard, clouded leopard, giant anteater, European grey wolf, gelada baboons, black and white ruffed lemur, capybara, siamang gibbon, African wild dog, ring-tailed lemur and more!
To fully enjoy the park, it is recommended that you allow 3 hours for Howletts
No, your car is left at the car park and you walk through the parks
Howletts a flat site and at 90 acres wide, it is very wheelchair-accessible
For the safety of the animals, dogs and visiting pets are not permitted at Howletts Wild Animal Park, except for registered assistance dogs
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