Visitor Information
The Parks FAQs
How much does it cost to run the parks?
It costs around £5 million per year to run the parks.
What other activities are there?
Gift shops, African Experience at Port Lympne, keeper talks during school holiday periods and other seasonal activities e.g. Easter, Halloween.
How many animals/species do you have at the parks?
Howletts – 400 animals, 44 species
Port Lympne – 500 animals, 50 species (approximately)
Who owns the parks now Mr Aspinall has passed away?
The parks are owned by The Aspinall Foundation a registered charity. Mr Aspinall’s son, Damian, now runs the park with Mr Aspinall’s half brother, Mr James Osborne.
Times, Prices, Directions
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne
Kent CT4 5EL
Tel: 0870 750 4647
Bekesbourne
Kent CT4 5EL
Tel: 0870 750 4647
Opening Times:
Open every day except Christmas day.Summer: 10am - 6pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Winter: 10am - 5pm (last admission 3.30pm)
Prices:
Adult £16.95
Child (3-16) £12.95 under 3 yrs go free
Student £13.95
Senior £14.95
Child (under 3) Free
Directions:
By Road:Howletts is in Bekesbourne, Kent and is signposted off the A2, three miles south of Canterbury.
By Rail:
Just 90 minutes from London Victoria and a minibus runs from Bekesbourne station at peak times. Please call 01227 721286.