Howletts Wild Animal Park

Bekesbourne
Nr. Canterbury
Kent
CT4 5EL

Tel: +44 (0)8707 504 647
Email: info@howletts.net
Web: http://www.totallywild.net


Set in seventy acres of beautiful parkland, Howletts is without doubt one of the best wild animal parks in the world.

New for 2007 - Open topped Lion Tailed Macaque enclosure, Sumatran tigers and Iberian Wolves.

  • UK's largest herd of African Elephants (not Europe's)
  • The largest family groups of gorillas in human care in the world - over 60 at the last count!
  • Europe's biggest breeding herd of African elephants - with several new births bringing the total to sixteen.
  • Indian and Siberian tigers - and many other wild cats.
  • Families of rare monkeys - plus lemurs and gibbons with their young.
  • Wolves, deer, antelope, bison, tapir and many more endangered animals.
  • Seasonal entertainment and activities for all the family.
  • Family restaurant - plus gift shop and Jurassic Mine
  • New Pizzeria

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Open every day except Christmas Day.

    Summer: 10.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 4.30pm).

    Winter: 10.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 3.30pm).

    We recommend that you allow between 3 and 4 hours to fully enjoy the Park.

    Howletts is accessible to wheelchair users, and are available for hire - please call for details.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £13.95; Child £10.95; Senior Citizen £11.95; Family (2 + 2) £42.00; Family (2 + 3) £49.00.

    Group rates available - please Telephone for details.

    Directions
    By Road
    Howletts is located at Bekesbourne and is signposted off the A2, three miles south of Canterbury in Kent. Free parking.

    By Rail
    One and Half hours from London Victoria to Bekesbourne station, followed by a 15 minute walk. Please call +44 (0)8707 504 647.

    By Sea
    The Park is easily reached from the channel ports and terminals.

    Le Shuttle
    The Park is within a 30 minute drive from the terminal at Folkestone.
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    Howletts Wild Animal Park Postcode for SatNav: CT4 5EL

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