HOWLETTS AND PORT LYMPNE WILD ANIMAL PARKS Information
OUR MISSION:
To breed and protect endangered wildlife with the ultimate intention of returning them to the wild when it is safe to do so.
To give people of all ages a real life experience of endangered wildlife.
HOWLETTS:
See the largest breeding group of gorillas in captivity with nearly 70 successful births; the herd of African elephants with three babies born in 1997; the many rare species of monkeys and both Siberian and Indian tigers plus several rare leopards; The Pavilion Restaurant, gift shop and Cave of Gems.
PORT LYMPNE:
The breeding herd of black rhino; timber wolves, Asian elephants, Barbary lions and several varieties of monkey and small cat.
Also the historic mansion house and fifteen acres of formal garden.
The free safari shuttle bus provides a 'hop-on, hop-off' service around the park with 7 stops at convenient locations.
Both parks have free car parking, restaurants and excellent gift shops with a range of special souvenirs.
Opening hours are 10am to dusk every day except Christmas Day.
For further information please call 01303 264647 between 9am and 5pm 7 days a week or ring our premium rate information line on 0891 800 605.
Introduction
For over 30 years, Howletts and Port Lympne have bred rare and endangered animals with the eventual aim of returning them to safe areas of the wild. All of our animals are kept in surroundings as near as possible to their natural habitat which is a strong contributory factor to our successful breeding programme.
A school visit to either park offers students an enjoyable experience across the curriculum while increasing their understanding of the need for conservation and the preservation of the natural world.
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Located at Bekesborne, near Canterbury and clearly signposted off the A2. The Park is set in 75 acres of ancient park land and students may come face to face with Western Lowland Gorillas, African Elephants, Wild Cats, Tigers, Monkeys and many more rare and endangered animals.
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Just off junction 11 of the M20, the park lies in over 300 acres of some of the most beautiful countryside in Kent. Port Lympne is home to Rhino, Tigers, Elephants, Gorillas, Lions, Monkeys, Wolves and much more. In addition the magnificent mansion and terraced gardens provide a rare glimpse of life in the early years of this century. It features the Rex Whistler Tent Room and the Spencer Robert's Animal Mural Room and Moorish patio. A free Safari Trailer ride takes in all of the park and its animals.
Educational Resources and rates
Special rates are available for school visits - please phone for details.
The parks offer a lively and informative approach to teaching many subjects across the curriculum. Bring your subjects to life by taking your students out of the class room and into the wild.
We have a number of Teacher's packs available ...
* Primary and Secondary Education Packs based on the National Curriculum for Science.
* Animal Diet Booklet
* Design and Technology Booklet
* Animal Factsheets
Educational talks are also available in the Education Room at either Howletts or Port Lympne and these should be booked in advance with the Education Officer.
For further information ...
Contact the Education Officer on 01227 721286 or fax 01227 721853.
