Howlett's Zoo Entrance

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(2.2K) · Zoo in Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Howletts Wild Animal Park is a 90 acre adventure in beautiful ancient parkland that is ideal for great days out in Kent with the entire family.

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May 16, 2025
This was my first visit and the first for a few years for my friend. She had warned me that as it is all about the animals and their welfare that I might not see some of them. As we spent the whole d…Full review by Sheila R
May 5, 2025
Had a fabulous day at Howletts, breathtaking experience feeding the elephants. Plus, amazing staff specifically Tilly and Matt who were incredibly accommodating and made the day very special!Full review by Stephanieee123
Apr 8, 2025
Our favourite zoo to visit, when down visiting family. Great family down out. We had my Mum in a wheelchair and yes there are hills and yes they are steep however we managed it and had a thoroughly e…Full review by Karen W

Questions & answers

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Can you walk well behaved dogs around the park if on a lead?
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No I don’t think dogs are allowed at Howletts.
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can i buy ticket at the gate
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Of course you can, were you thinking of pole vaulting in ?
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How long does it take to look round Howletts?
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Hello, its one of these how long is a piece of string questions, traditional answer is as long as it takes? To amble around, eat picnic or spot of lunch, afternoon tea, look at and …
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Hello, its one of these how long is a piece of string questions, traditional answer is as long as it takes? To amble around, eat picnic or spot of lunch, afternoon tea, look at and photograph animals, in a slow relaxed distressing manner. You must allow 5 hours in my estimate. If you don't I would question "what is the point in going?". My wife and I plan it as a day out, anything less is to rob yourself of the joys and experances from a zoo visit.
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Hello, is it possible to do Howletts park and port park in one day? X
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Are there elephants at Howletts?
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Frequently asked questions

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Where are Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Reserve?
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Howletts is in Bekesbourne and is signposted off the A2, three miles south of Canterbury. We're just 90 minutes from London.
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