Event time
9:30 to 5:00Event date
23 May - 31 MaySpringfest 2026
A Giant Celebration of Family Fun! 🌸🐘
Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 31st May 2026
This May Half Term, experience the wild wonders of the animal kingdom. Welcome to Springfest at Howletts, a week-long celebration packed with creative crafts, and the chance to meet the largest elephant herd in the UK!
We've kept things affordable for families, with our Kids' go for £10 offer returning all week long!
🎟️ Springfest Highlights:
✅ £10 Kids Tickets – Available online only throughout May half-term!
✅ Unlimited Availability – No daily caps, so book with ease!
✅ Wild Experiences – Elephant Activity Trail
✅ Enrichment making for the Elephants in the Conservation Station!
✅ Face painting! (Chargable extra)
Get ready for a wild family day out and make sure you don't miss this May half-term offer! Grab your £10 kids tickets now!
| Ticket | Standard Price | May Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | £22.50 | £10.00 | £12.50 |
(T&Cs apply. Offer valid for new online bookings only. Cannot be redeemed in person at our Gatehouse.)
The Largest Elephant Herd in the UK!
Meet the Giants
90 ACRES OF HISTORIC PARKLAND, NR CANTERBURY
Explore Kent's Original Wildlife Park
See the largest herd of African elephants in the UK, plus the only giant anteaters in Kent, and our adorable lion cubs, Cazzo, Kari, Simbi and Zimmy!
Spot our new arrivals, come face to face with lions and tigers, watch our gorilla families, walk with lemurs and explore Animals of the Ice Age where you'll discover life-sized, prehistoric creatures from a land once frozen in time - all included in your admission ticket!
Ranger Talks
Join our Ranger team for fun, educational talks around the park throughout the day. Find out all about your favourite animals and how we are working with our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation, to rescue and rewild animals around the world. Included in your admission ticket.
Plan your day
Animals of the Ice Age
As you explore a forgotten land, you’ll marvel at the life-size, 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!
Animals of the Ice Age
Walking With Lemurs
Walk alongside our lively lemurs in their natural leafy enclosure as the playful primates explore the branches overhead. Get even closer at our wildly popular Walking With Lemurs! Included in your admission ticket.
Animal Experiences DaysTerms & Conditions
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£10 Child Ticket Offer valid for new online purchases of Child (aged 0-15years) tickets to Howletts Wild Animal Park for visits from 23rd May - 31st May 2026.
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Offer valid for new online bookings only.
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Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount, including but not limited to Tesco Clubcard and KidsPass tickets.
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Excludes additional experiences, annual passes, concession tickets and tickets to Howletts Wild Animal Park.
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Cannot be redeemed in person at our Gatehouse.
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Tickets and promotions are subject to availability and the offer can be withdrawn at any time. No refunds or amendments will be due if tickets are purchased prior to promotional launch, or not following the direct booking link.
Please note: All children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult within the park. A child ticket grants entry to one child aged 3-15 years. Children under 3 go free
