21/07/2022
What are the Wigwams at Leopard Creek?
Luxury Glamping at Leopard Creek Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. In a quiet corner of Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve the eagle-eyed may have spotted two intriguing conical structures rising against the skyline, but just what are they? The Wigwams offer one of three ways to stay at our latest luxury accommodation, Leopard Creek.
Read more15/07/2022
Operation Brock
Brock is back With Operation Brock reinstated on the M20 for the summer, here's everything you need to know about the traffic management system and how to plan your journey to Port Lympne Reserve. How will Operation Brock affect your journey? If your journey to Port Lympne would normally include the section of the M20 between J8 and J9 please allow extra time to pass through the contraflow with…
Read more12/07/2022
Two Spectacular New Wedding Venues Announced for 2022
Lavish Spaces Praised as “Absolute Perfection” Two new wedding venues at Kent’s iconic Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve have opened to lavish praise from delighted brides. The two luxurious new spaces - a spectacular glass orangery and stunning pergola – opened in June. The Port Lympne team are offering private tours of the new venues for prospective brides and grooms and have received hundreds of…
Read more04/07/2022
Welcome to the world, little one!
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve welcomes baby De Brazza monkey The spirited youngster arrived on the 29th May 2022 to Mum Dora and Dad Pablo and joins brothers Bumba and Boda and sister Bopi in the park’s spacious open-top enclosure. Mum has been keeping the newborn close and the park’s team have yet to determine its gender. The young primate is the 19th De Brazza to be born at Port Lympne Reserve in…
Read more04/07/2022
Spot our new arrivals!
Axis deer fawns spotted at Port Lympne Reserve 3 adorable new arrivals have been spotted on Port Lympne Reserve's Asian Experience. The first Axis deer fawn arrived on 30th May and was closely followed by two more births in quick succession on 13th and 17th June 2022. The trio brings the Axis deer herd to 21 individuals including dad Unk and mums Rani, Deepika and Priyanka. The reserve's…
Read more04/07/2022
See White, Black and Indian Rhinos, in a Single Visit
Orys' arrival now means Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, near Hythe, is the only collection in Europe that houses three different species of rhino – southern white, eastern black and Indian (also known as greater one-horned). Buy your tickets to see them today!
Read more04/07/2022
Furry Nice to Meet You!
Port Lympne Reserve in Kent has welcomed a cuddly new addition to its 800-plus animals: an adorable European brown bear cub!
Read more13/05/2022
Saffiya
The teams at Howletts and Port Lympne are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Saffiya, who was a true favourite of keepers and visitors to both parks.
Read more02/04/2022
Kent road closures
Expect delays on M20, A2 and A20 Your journey to Port Lympne may be impacted The M20 in Kent is closed between J8 (Maidstone) and J9 (Ashford) due to Operation Brock. A diversion is in place and Kent Police and the Highways Agency are on the scene to assist with traffic management. The A2 eastbound is also closed between both junctions of the A256 near Whitfield. In addition, the A20 Roundhill…
Read more11/03/2022
Adras
We are heartbroken to report the loss of the head of our pride, Adras, who passed away on Tuesday.
Read more