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Opening Times
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 10am.
Summer: closes at 6pm (last admission 4:30pm)
Winter: closes at 5pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Admission Prices
Adult | £16.95 |
Child (4-16) | £12.95 |
Child (under 4) | Free |
Student (NUS) | £13.95 |
Senior Citizen | £14.95 |
Disabled Adult | £14.95 |
Disabled Child | £10.95 |
Carer for Disabled adult, child, or senior | £14.95 |
Family Ticket (2 adults/2 children) | £54.00 |
Family Ticket (2 adults/3 children) | £62.00 |
Group rates and season tickets also available; see zoo's website for details. | |
Description
The Aspinall Foundation's Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine. Set in over 100 acres of beautiful ancient parkland, Howletts is home to some of the world's most rare and endangered animals, including the biggest captive group of Western Lowland Gorillas in the world, Snow Leopards, Iberian Wolves and Black Rhino.
Visitors can walk among the resident family of lively Lemurs at Walking with Lemurs, have unforgettable close encounters at the glass fronted Tiger enclosures or marvel at the largest herd of African Elephants in the UK.
Latest News
These are the latest news reports from Howletts: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience; see the Howletts: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience News Archive for all reports.
Birth: January 2010
A baby male Heck's Macaque called Nantu has been born, the first for parents Cimot and Ully and also the first to be born in Britain, possibly even Europe. Since he was born by Caesarean, his mother did not develop any maternal instincts, so he has had to be hand-reared. He is also unfortunately not currently on show to the public.
Official Website
www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts
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Facilities
Car Park
Free
Eating
Pavilion Restaurant, Pizzeria, Refreshments kiosks, picnic areas
For Kids
Adventure Playground, Jurassic Mine Fossil Shop.
Treetop Challenge - Designed for ages five and upwards (additional charges & height restrictions apply). Rope ladders and walkways will whisk you high amongst the tree tops on a journey of discovery.
Special Needs
Accessible for wheelchair users and wheelchairs are available for hire (refundable deposit of £20 required, please book in advance to avoid disappointment).
Restrictions
No dogs
Attractions
Animal Collections
Mammals
Note: The animal pictures on this page are merely representative of this type of attraction; they do not mean that the animals can be found at this specific attraction.
Star Animals
The world's largest captive group of Western Lowland Gorillas.
The largest African Elephant herd in the UK.
Several species of Tiger and Leopard, and many smaller cats.
Black Rhinos.
Special Attractions
Walk through Lemur enclosure, glass fronted Tiger enclosure,
Other Attractions
Saxon Settlement, gift shops, gardens, keeper talks during school holidays, adopt an animal
How To Get There:
By Car
Howletts is located between the villages of Bekesbourne and Littlebourne, three miles south of Canterbury in Kent.
From London:
Follow the A2 and M2 to and past Canterbury, and on towards Dover. Leave the A2 at Bridge, and turn left onto the unclassified road signposted for Littlebourne. Continue into Patrixbourne, and turn left at the mini roundabout, then left again onto Station Road towards Bekesbourne and Littlebourne. Continue on Station Road through Bekesbourne, passing under the railway, and onto Bekesbourne Lane towards Littlebourne. The entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park will then be on your left after less than a mile, shortly before entering Littlebourne.
From Canterbury:
Take the A257 East towards Sandwich, and into the village of Littlebourne. At the far end of the village, and shortly before crossing the river, turn right onto the unclassified road towards Bekesbourne. The entrance to Howletts will then be on your right shortly after leaving Littlebourne.
From Sandwich (and Ramsgate / Deal):
Take the A257 West towards Canterbury, and into the village of Littlebourne. Shortly after entering the village, and just after crossing the river, turn left onto the unclassified road towards Bekesbourne. The entrance to Howletts will then be on your right shortly after leaving Littlebourne.
From Dover:
Follow the A2 North West towards Canterbury. Leave the A2 at Bridge, and continue on unclassified roads into Bridge village centre. Shortly after passing Bourne Park on your left, turn right to Patrixbourne. On entering Patrixbourne, turn left and continue through the village, then turn right onto Station Road, towards Bekesbourne and Littlebourne. Continue on Station Road through Bekesbourne, passing under the railway, and onto Bekesbourne Lane towards Littlebourne. The entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park will then be on your left after less than a mile, shortly before entering Littlebourne.
From Folkestone:
Take the A260 North, to join the A2 at Barham. Continue North on the A2 towards Canterbury, leaving at Bridge as described above (from Dover).
From Ashford:
Follow the A28 North East towards Canterbury. Turn right onto the A2 towards Dover. Leave the A2 at Bridge, and continue as described above (from London)
By Public Transport
By Rail:
One and a half hours from London Victoria to Bekesbourne station, followed by a 30 minute walk (less than 1 mile) along the unclassified road to Littlebourne. There is no footpath.
Data on this page last updated: Apr 28 2010
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