Every day is different at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and there's always something new to see and do. Set in 600 acres, including a magnificent mansion and 15 acres of landscaped gardens the park offers a totally wild day out in Kent for all the family!

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is home to the largest breeding herd of Black Rhinos outside Africa as well as Siberian and Indian tigers, African elephants, small cats, monkeys, Barbary lions and many more rare and endangered species. The world's largest gorillarium, "The Palace of the Apes" is home to a family group of Gorillas, fed at 12 noon and 3:00pm daily.

Make your visit to Port Lympne even more memorable by taking a day safari on The African Experience! Take your seat and head out into the wild where you?ll see giraffe, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich, antelope and other wonderful wildlife roaming free as if on the plains of Africa. Subject to availability and a small additional charge. You could even stay overnight at the fantastic new Livingstone Safari Lodge for an authentic African safari adventure or dine in style at The Watering Hole Restaurant.

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks were set up by the late John Aspinall with the aim of protecting and breeding rare and endangered species and returning to safe areas in their native homeland. World leaders in conservation the Parks have so far returned to the wild Przewalski's horses, black rhino, Sumatran rhino, Cape buffalo, ocelots, pythons and gorillas.

Look out for our NEW Winter Rates starting 19th October!

Foot and Mouth The parks are still open to the public following the recent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in Surrey. We are closely monitoring the situation and the necessary precautions have been taken. More information >

MEET OUR KEEPERS Ever wanted to know what our keepers do day to day? Find out with these movies >

SAFARIS Dawn, dusk and overnight African safaris in the Kent countryside , a wonderful way to get to know our animals >

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? Adopt an animal, Recycle or take up our Totallywild Challenge, there are lots of things you can do to help!

 As a registered charity all proceeds from your visit will go directly to The Aspinall Foundation for our vital conservation work here and abroad including our gorilla rescue and rehabilitation projects in Africa.