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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Capybara Week20 Jul - 26 Jul
Meet everyone's favourite oversized rodents as Capybara Week kicks off Summer Roar with themed talks, family activities and plenty of opportunities to learn why these laid-back animals have become global superstars. Expect fun games, keeper talks and plenty of capybara-themed surprises that younger visitors will love.
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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.
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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