Verified CustomerHeather J
Croydon, GB
Howletts safari park
It was disappointing we didn’t get to see most of the animals but seeing the Rinos and seeing them being fed was amazing
21 days ago
Howletts Wild Animal Park Tickets
Save 25% on tickets and explore 90 acres of rare wildlife in Kent.
Canterbury, Kent
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Howletts Wild Animal Park is home to over 390 animals across 90 acres of ancient Kentish parkland, including the UK's largest herd of African elephants and the world's largest breeding group of western lowland gorillas in human care. It is one of the most significant conservation parks in the country, run by The Aspinall Foundation, a wildlife charity dedicated to breeding and reintroducing endangered species.
Your visit includes the Lemur Walk-Through Experience, the Animals of the Ice Age woodland trail, Joshi's Jungle adventure playground, daily keeper talks and feeding demonstrations, and access to big cat, primate, and elephant habitats across the full park.
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3 -4 hours
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Suitable for All Ages
Typical Visit Times 3 - 4 hours
On Site Parking Available
Book Tickets from £19.50Howletts Day Ticket
Includes All Day Park Access
- Jun 2026
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- Over 390 Animals In Large, Natural Enclosures
- Arrive Any Time From 9:30am On Your Selected Date
- Includes Lemur walk-through experience
- 25% off tickets, discount pre-applied
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What's Included in your ticket
A Howletts Day Ticket gives you full all-day access to the park from 09:30 on your selected date. There is no time slot required; you can arrive any time from opening and stay until close.
Tickets booked through Day Out With The Kids include a 25% saving on the gate price, with the discount already applied at checkout. Online bookings are subject to a £2.40 booking fee from the official Aspinall Foundation site; this fee does not apply when booking directly through DOWTK.
Children aged 0–2 are admitted free of charge and do not require pre-booking. They must be accompanied by a fully paying adult ticket holder. Some activities within the park are paid add-ons and are not covered by general admission.
Includes:
All-day access to Howletts Wild Animal Park across all 90 acres- Lemur Walk-Through Experience with ring-tailed, crowned, and red-bellied lemurs
- Animals of the Ice Age woodland trail with life-sized prehistoric sculptures
- Joshi's Jungle adventure playground
- Free daily animal keeper talks and feeding demonstrations
- Access to all animal habitats including elephants, gorillas, big cats, and primates
Excludes:
VIP animal encounter experiences (available to book separately as paid add-ons; prices vary by encounter type)- Food and drink (available onsite at The Pavilion Restaurant, The Coffee House café, and seasonal kiosks)
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What's On - Events and Activities
Howletts Wild Animal Park spans 90 acres of ancient parkland just outside Canterbury and is home to over 390 animals across more than 52 species. It is the only place in Kent where you can see the UK's largest herd of African elephants, and it holds the world's largest breeding group of western lowland gorillas in human care.
The park is designed for walking, with generally flat tarmac paths and a few gentle slopes. Most families spend between three and four hours exploring, though many stay longer. Keeper talks are scheduled throughout the day and posted on the talk boards at the Gatehouse entrance; these are free and included in your ticket.
The Lemur Walk-Through Experience is one of the park's standout features. Visitors walk through an accessible enclosure where ring-tailed, crowned, and red-bellied lemurs roam freely. The enclosure has no steps and wide doors, making it suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
The Animals of the Ice Age trail takes you through a woodland walk featuring life-sized models of prehistoric creatures including a woolly mammoth and a sabre-toothed Smilodon. Joshi's Jungle is the park's adventure playground, giving younger children space to run and climb between animal encounters.
Howletts is suitable for all ages. Children aged 3 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. For a full list of what else is happening nearby, see our Howletts Wild Animal Park attraction page.
Howletts is home to the largest herd of African elephants in the UK, making it the only place in Kent where you can watch these animals in a spacious, naturalistic habitat. The herd includes calves born at the park as part of The Aspinall Foundation's long-running breeding programme. Daily keeper talks at the elephant paddock give context to what you are seeing.
Step back in time to the Ice Age as you encounter life-sized prehistoric giants like mammoths and the Sabre-Toothed Smilodon!
The Lemur Walk-Through Experience is included in every general admission ticket. Visitors enter a walk-through enclosure where ring-tailed, crowned, and red-bellied lemurs move freely around them. The enclosure is fully accessible, with no steps and wide doors suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
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Ticket Instructions & Booking Process
- Tickets will be emailed to you as soon as you complete your booking
- No printing is required; the attraction will scan your tickets on your phone
- No queueing or stressing when you get there to buy tickets
- Fast & easy admission to the attraction
- Don’t Skip the Map. Grab a map at the entrance or scan the QR code on-site to help plan your route, it’s a big park with lots to see!
- Don’t Miss the Animal Talks. Check the daily schedule when you arrive. The keeper talks and feeding sessions are a big hit with kids (and grown-ups too)!
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Card Payments Accepted
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5EL
Get DirectionsBy Train
The nearest station is Bekesbourne, approximately 1 mile from the park. Howletts is a 90-minute train journey from London Victoria via Canterbury East. The route from Bekesbourne station to the park is not suitable for pedestrians; the official advice is to arrange a taxi for the short onward journey.
By Car
Howletts is located off the A2, three miles south of Canterbury. Follow the brown tourist signs from the A2 at Bridge. Use postcode CT4 5EL for sat nav. Parking is free and available onsite, with designated disabled bays on hard standing adjacent to the Gatehouse.
Date
Opening
Closing
Monday
09:30
17:00
Tuesday
09:30
17:00
Wednesday
09:30
17:00
Thursday
09:00
17:00
Friday
09:30
17:00
Saturday
09:30
17:00
Sunday
09:30
17:00
- From 20 April 2026: open daily 09:30–17:00, extending to 18:00 during school holidays and bank holidays.
- Animal talks and feeding times are posted on the talk boards at the Gatehouse and BBQ area on arrival.
- VIP animal experiences are paid add-ons and are not included in general admission.
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Howletts Wild Animal Park Reviews
4.50
Based on 15 reviewsVerified CustomerVerified CustomerLorna D
Southend-on-Sea, GB
Poor
This was for our granddaughters 2nd birthday and I was really excited to bring them as I had a wonderful experience with my children about 19 years ago I know things change but to be honest I was really disappointed and will not be returning
25 days agoVerified CustomerEmily C
Framlingham, GB
Brilliant!
Great facilities, great park! Staff really helpful & friendly!
1 month agoVerified CustomerSusan G
London, GB
We arrived at 11am and plenty of animals to see. We stopped for lunch in the cafe which was lovely and then walked around for another animal view but there were hardly any animals to see. So9 was really pleased we got there when we did 😀
1 month agoVerified CustomerMatthew F
Croydon, GB
Rain day trip
We booked this experience to reward our girls after having to stay indoors for weeks due to decorating. Howletts came up as recommended and the price of the day for 4 of us was fantastic. Coming from Essex, the journey was no issue at all, but it is also worth journeying further if required. The animal park itself is big and spacious and with lots of great animals. All the animals look in excellent condition and were all easy to see. A great day out for us even though it did rain.
2 months agoVerified CustomerJulia B
Alfold Crossways, GB
Howletts really cool Animal Park
Fantastic park full of beautiful happy animals . The staff gave lots of info if your interested and you can spend hours watching the elephant herd , Kari the lion , the 2 sister rhinoceros, the Gorillas (a huge silver back ) sat a few feet away and ate his dinner while I watched him . They are so relaxed and it was beautiful to share this with my daughter who loved it too .
9 months agoVerified CustomerALISON R
London, GB
Lemur Experience
We had a great day here. It was very hot but was plenty of shade for us humans to go to. Some of the animals were clearly also shading and resting in the warmth. The enclosures were so well designed and the animals clearly looked happy and well cared for. The Lemur experience was on offer and absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend!
9 months agoVerified CustomerMichelle
Staplehurst, GB
amazing day of up close and personal with the animals
we had an amazing day arrived at 8.30 didnt leave till 4.30, the animals were well keep contented and their habitats were amazing, we took part in a dhole experience and gave enrichment to the painted dogs, which the kids loved and Josh was extremely informative and answered all the kids questions. the pavillion resturant food was amazing and we cant wait to go back again
1 year ago
Last Updated: 09:30 08/04/2026Tickets Available
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