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Howletts celebrates 1st birthday of its 150th baby gorilla

Baby gorilla Kumbi at Howletts

Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury is celebrating a year since the birth of its 150th baby gorilla, further cementing its status as the leading breeder of this precious species. The young male, named Kumbi, was born in July 2022 and has spent the past months forging a strong bond with his family and keepers. The increasingly … Read more

Meet Howletts and Port Lympne’s very own Kings this Coronation weekend

One of the Kings, Lee the Gelada at Howletts

Animal attractions Howletts and Port Lympne in Kent are inviting visitors to come and meet some of the Kings of the animal kingdom over the Coronation bank holiday weekend, 6th – 8th May 2023. From playful primates to big cats, here’s a snapshot of some of our very own Kings and their families who you … Read more

Where to take dad for free this weekend

Go wild this weekend and treat your dad to a day out to see wildlife on Father’s Day. What’s more, dads can enjoy completely free entry at all the following attractions;. Visit Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire this weekend and dads get free entry on both Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June when accompanied by a … Read more

Kent’s wild animals get ready for winter wonderland

Kent’s award-winning wild animal parks, Howletts and Port Lympne, have launched their #WildWinter campaign, revealing some unexpected facts about how their wild animals adapt when the temperature drops. #WildWinter highlights the differences that visitors can expect to see as animals change their coats, pile on some extra insulation and use some cunning tactics to stay … Read more