Every day is different at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and there's always something new to see and do. Set in 600 acres, including a magnificent mansion and 15 acres of landscaped gardens the park offers a totally wild day out in Kent for all the family!

What will you see?

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is home to the largest breeding herd of Black Rhinos outside Africa as well as Siberian and Indian tigers, African elephants, small cats, monkeys, Barbary lions and many more rare and endangered species. The world's largest gorillarium, "The Palace of the Apes" is home to a family group of Gorillas, fed at 12 noon and 3:00pm daily.

Our parks are very different from conventional zoos. The animals 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.

Personal Guided Tours – would you like one of our guides to make your day that bit special?

Our guides can provide for you and your family, friends or colleagues a special guided tour to suit you. Simply call the Outdoor Events and Education Office on 01303 234110 or email your requirements to Anne Washington and we will tailor a tour especially for you. Whether you are visiting the park on your own or with friends, we can make your day that bit special. Prices start from as little as £30 per tour (excluding park entry).

Safaris at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

Make your visit to Port Lympne even more memorable by taking a day safari on The African Experience! Take your seat and head out into the wild where you'll see giraffe, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich, antelope and other wonderful wildlife roaming free as if on the plains of Africa. (Please note that the zebra, giraffe and wildebeest can only be seen on an African Experience safari. Subject to availability and an additional charge).

You could even stay overnight at the fantastic new Livingstone Safari Lodge for an authentic African safari adventure!

Access

As parts of Port Lympne are quite steep, we offer reduced admission for disabled guests and senior citizens and have selected routes for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please ask for advice or you may like to visit our sister park, Howletts, Nr Canterbury.

Port Lympne Mansion

Built in 1912 for the Right Honourable Philip Sassoon, the Port Lympne Mansion boasts many fascinating architectural features and 15 acres of magnificent landscaped gardens. Read more about Port Lympne Mansion.

With its delightful mural rooms by Rex Whistler, Spencer Roberts and Martin Jordan, the mansion is the perfect venue for weddings, Christmas parties and conferences.

(Please note that the mansion and garden terrace may be closed for private hire on selected dates. Please check before you visit if you wish to view the mansion and gardens).

About Howletts & Port Lympne

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks were set up by the late John Aspinall with the aim of protecting and breeding rare and endangered species and returning to safe areas in their native homeland. The Aspinall Foundation is the charity which manages Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, it is funded solely from charitable donations. World leaders in conservation - The Aspinall Foundation working in conjunction with the parks have so far returned to the wild Przewalski's horses, black rhino, Sumatran rhino, Cape buffalo, ocelots, pythons and gorillas. Donations to The Aspinall Foundation goes towards our vital conservation work here and abroad, including our gorilla rescue and rehabilitation projects in Africa.

MEET OUR KEEPERS : Ever wanted to know what our keepers do day to day? Find out with these movies >

SAFARIS : Dusk and overnight African safaris in the Kent countryside , a wonderful way to get to know our animals >

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? : Adopt an animal, Recycle or take up our Totallywild Challenge, there are lots of things you can do to help!

TESTIMONIALS 7.2.09 - K.Wolvett & R Williams - Brilliant day out. So lovely to see wild animals, even if it was feeding time! Would definitely come again. 24.2.09 - Steve Joy - The best £5 worth I have had (Safari Ride)