Gorilla Encounter - Howletts Wild Animal Park

Howletts Wild Animal Park

Available to 28 November 2025

Book now from £22.73 £85.00

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Book animal experience tickets to the Gorilla Encounter at Howletts today

Howletts is home to the largest collection of Western lowland gorillas in the world. 

Accompanied by one of the expert keepers, you'll go behind the scenes to see some of the gorillas on a guided tour. Weather permitted, you will join the keepers on the roof while the gorillas are being fed. 

  • PLEASE NOTE: Day entry to the park is NOT included in the experience cost. If you wish to visit the park as well, tickets must be bought separately here. Children must be at least seven years old to partake in the Gorilla Encounter.

Book the Gorilla Encounter and meet the world's largest collection of the world's largest apes, or take a look at the other animal experiences at Howletts Wild Animal Park: 

1 Howletts Farmhouse Bekesbourne Lane,
Kent CT4 5EJ
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The Gorilla Encounter is 30 minutes in duration. 

Children must be at least seven years old to partake in the Gorilla Encounter. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Day entry to the park is NOT included in the experience cost. If you wish to visit the park as well, tickets must be bought separately here.

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