Howletts and Port Lympne - A day out in kent and adopt an animal

Plan your Day at Port Lympne

With so much to see and do at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park we recommend that you allow between 3 and 5 hours to fully enjoy the park.

• 90 species of rare and endangered animals
• Restaurant and picnic areas open all year. Refreshment kiosks open during peak season (April - September).
• Gift shops
• Adventure playground
• African Experience safaris (subject to availability & small additional charge).
• Amazing Maze – Planted in 2006
• Gorillas fed at 12pm and 3pm daily
• Keeper talks (peak periods only)
• Mansion & Gardens *
• Education centre
• Regular special events and attractions
• Plenty of free parking
• Toilets are located at various points around the park and are marked on the map.

*Parts of the mansion and gardens are not always open to the public due to wedding bookings and private functions. Please check before your visit to avoid disappointment.

As parts of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park are quite steep, we offer reduced admission for disabled guests and senior citizens and have selected routes for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There is also limited access for those with wheelchairs and pushchairs at Port Lympne. Alternatively Howletts Wild Animal Park is set on flat land and is much more wheelchair friendly and easy to walk around. Please ask for advice.

Our parks are very different from conventional zoos. The animals, which include rare and endangered species, are able to live and breed in conditions as close to their natural habitat as possible. This can mean that when the weather is inclement some of our animals will seek shelter in their indoor enclosures, which are always open to them but not on view to the public and you may want to consider this when planning your visit.

No dogs or other animals are allowed in the park. Please do not leave dogs in your car.

Looking for accommodation? We have teamed up with Superbreak to offer great accomodation in the area.

Souvenir park maps available at the main entrance: 95p each. Maps include animal information.

Catering

Once you've seen all the animals you'll need some refreshment!

There are picnic areas and refreshment kiosks all around the park offering hot and cold snacks including burgers, hot dogs, doughnuts and ice creams.

The delightful Conservatory Restaurant serves a range of tasty hot and cold meals, salads and sandwiches from a menu designed to tempt your taste buds.

©The Aspinall Foundation – Registered Charity 326567.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust Limited Registered company no. 4711904, Registered charity no. 1100845
Registered office: Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD

Totallywild.net is the official website promoting the charitable work of The Aspinall Foundation in protecting endangered species. The Howletts and Port Lympne wild animal, safari and wildlife parks are the UK based sites for endangered animal conservation. Unlike ordinary zoos, these parks allow visitors to see conservation in action, providing kids, families and adults alike with a wide variety of ‘Totally Wild’ fun days out, packed with exciting activities for the whole family. Our landscaped gardens and mansion house can also be hired for weddings, events and other functions.

All revenues raised through ticket sales support our animal conservation work and breeding programmes, so please, do come and visit us for your day out in Kent and do your bit for conservation!