Event time
11:00 to 3:00Event date
30 AugSay g'day to Bluey & Bingo this summer!
Your favourite heeler pups will meet and greet visitors in a series of outdoor appearances on the open-air grasslands opposite our popular Pavillion Cafe on 30th August 2023. Appearances will be at intervals throughout the day from 11am - 3pm.
You can even make up your own games inspired by Bluey & Bingo to spot all of the endangered animals hiding around our 100-acre park. Don’t forget to visit Animals of the Ice Age and Walking With Lemurs to spot all of the amazing animals who call Howletts home.
This event is included in your admission with a valid day visit ticket or annual pass.
For the best value, buy your season pass today and visit all summer - including all character visit dates!
Please note: Character appearances are hourly 11am-3pm and have a limited capacity. For the best chance to meet your favourite characters, we suggest arriving as early as possible. Meet and greets are first come, first served.
Explore the park
There's loads to see and do!
Rediscover the wild at Kent’s original wild animal park. Lose yourself in 90 acres of ancient parkland where you’ll discover some of the world’s most endangered animals, including the only baby elephants in the county. Come face to face with gorillas, tigers and monkeys at their large viewing windows for the perfect selfie and visit the animals that time forgot in Canterbury’s coolest outdoor exhibition; Animals of the Ice Age! For some really wild summer activities, check out our exciting animal encounters and come face to face with your favourite animals!
BUY TICKETSPlan Your Day
Over 400 animals live in the 90 acre park so you'll want to make sure you don't miss a thing! Check out our Plan Your Day page to find everything you need to make your day out run smoothly this summer holiday, including where all your favourite animals live, play areas, restaurants and toilet facilities.
Plan your DayAnimals of the Ice Age
Marvel at the life-sized prehistoric creatures taking over the Woodland Walk. Wonder at the mighty mammoth, stare at the savage sabre-toothed Smilodon and delight at the sheer size of the giant sloth, plus many more - all included in your admission ticket!
Find out moreWhere to Eat
Once you've worked up an appetite it's time to take a break from exploring and enjoy your own feeding time! You'll find tasty hot & cold dishes at our restaurant and cafe or grab a quick snack and a delicious coffee at our seasonal kiosks.
Where to EatHow to find us
Howletts Wild Animal Park is located in Bekesbourne, Kent in the South East of England, just three miles south of Canterbury. Howletts is within approximately one and a half hours’ drive of most locations in Surrey, Sussex and Essex, and is within easy reach of London.
For SATNAV use CT21 4LR.