22nd July - 1st September 2024
Wild Summer
Howletts, Kent’s original wildlife park, houses some of the world’s most endangered and rare animals. With over 390 animals, including Kent’s only giant anteaters, the largest herd of African elephants in the UK and more gorillas than any other zoo in the country.
This summer holiday, Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent, is introducing great value new Bundle Tickets and a brand-new spectacular ‘Wild Summer’, hosting six different themed weeks, showcasing key species living at the sanctuary.
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Bring your family to meet their favourite species, whether it’s some monkey madness they want, carnivore capers, a rhino rampage, elephant extravaganza, some gorilla greatness or leaping lemurs, we have a themed week for each, launching on 22nd July running through to 1st September.
Enjoy wild animal face painting, fun activities, expert animal talks and feeds, themed activity trails along with discovering a world lost in time in the Animals of The Ice Age. Let the children run wild in the play areas, bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our picnic areas or try out some of the on-site catering options, from family favourite dishes at the cafes to retro sweet treats from the new Sweet ‘n’ Treats hut, or a variety of delicious ice creams and desserts.
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Summer Roar 202620 Jul - 31 Aug
Join us this summer for an action-packed calendar of events celebrating your favourite species. Our amazing keepers have prepared brand-new activities to delight little conservationists and with our half price kids tickets offer a visit to Howletts has never been better value!
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Big Cat Week27 Jul - 02 Aug
Get ready for a week of roaring excitement as Howletts celebrates its magnificent Sumatran tigers. Learn how these incredible predators survive in the wild, discover the threats they face, and hear fascinating stories from the expert keepers who care for them every day. It's the perfect week for little adventurers who love big cats.
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Monkey Week03 Aug - 09 Aug
Swing into a week packed with primate fun! From playful lemurs to energetic macaques and the beautiful Javan gibbons, discover the remarkable intelligence, personalities and behaviours of some of the world's most fascinating primates through interactive talks and family activities.
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Elephant Week10 Aug - 16 Aug
No visit to Howletts is complete without seeing the UK's largest herd of African elephants, and Elephant Week is the perfect time to celebrate these gentle giants. Enjoy elephant-themed activities, hear incredible stories from the dedicated keepers and discover why Howletts has become one of Europe's leading centres for elephant care and conservation.
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Rhino Week17 Aug - 23 Aug
Meet one of the planet's most endangered giants. Rhino Week shines a spotlight on the critically endangered eastern black rhino and the vital conservation work helping secure a future for this iconic species. Children will love learning about rhinos' incredible horns, super senses and surprising personalities.
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Gorilla Week24 Aug - 31 Aug
Finish the summer with one of Howletts' greatest success stories. Home to more western lowland gorillas than any other zoo in the UK, Howletts offers an unforgettable opportunity to watch family groups interact, play and relax together while learning about the conservation work helping protect gorillas in the wild.
Our Best Value Tickets This Summer!
Howletts’ amazing value bundle tickets are new for 2024 and offer animal lovers more fun for even less! The new bundles allow guests to purchase a single ticket for their entire group and enjoy savings up to 35%, based on the cost of a five-person family bundle ticket charged at £80 vs the cost of purchasing five individual Howletts Adult Day Tickets charged at £24 each (total £125), a massive total saving of £45.
| Ticket type | Price |
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| Adult | £24.50 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £20.00 |
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NEW Bundle Tickets |
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| 2 People | £40.00 |
| 3 People | £50.00 |
| 4 People | £65.00 |
| 5 People | £80.00 |
| 6 People | £95.00 |
Get Even Closer to The Wild!
If you want to make your day extra special, book in for a close encounter with your favourite animal.
Visitors can choose unforgettable experiences including feeding the elephants, going behind the scenes with the gorillas, meeting black rhinos, scattering healthy snacks for red river hogs or even hand-feeding anteaters, prices starting at £15.
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