Event time
9:00 to 5:00Event date
14 Mar - 15 Mar14th & 15th March 2026
Mums Go Free on Mother's Day Weekend
We're bringing back our popular ‘Mums Go Free’ offer on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026! One parent visiting Howletts Wild Animal Park will enjoy FREE entry, per booking.
Rediscover the wild with a family day out at Kent’s original wild animal park this Mother's Day weekend. Lose yourself in 90 acres of ancient parkland where you’ll discover some of the world’s most endangered animals, including the only elephants in the county, and our cute new baby gorilla arrival!
Come face to face with gorillas, tigers and monkeys at their large viewing windows for the perfect selfie! For some really wild Mother's Day activities, check out our exciting animal encounters and come face to face with your favourite animals!
Alongside all the animal magic, you can explore Animals of the Ice Age. Walk amongst the ice giants and learn incredible facts, which tell the story of the animal kingdom as it was, over 2.6 million years ago. With amazing beasts along the trail, there will be plenty of surprises to keep kids and parents on the lookout.
Plan Your Day
Over 300 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 Mother's Day, including where all your favourite animals live, play areas, restaurants and toilet facilities.
Plan your day
Animals of the Ice Age
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!
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Where 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 eatYour Ticket in is Their Ticket Home
Your ticket will help to fund not only the care of the animals here at Howletts Wild Animal Park but will also support the overseas work of our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of visitors like you, we - in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation (charity number 326567) - have released more than 70 gorillas back to the wild and our released gorillas have had over 35 wild births! In Indonesia, we have released 49 Javan gibbons, 14 Javan grizzled langurs and 148 Javan ebony langurs. The Indonesian primates have over 40 wild births. We have also transferred 8 black rhino from our Kent parks to Africa, who have produced 25 offspring between them. Find out more about our conservation work around the world.
Working around the worldAdd an Extra-Special Treat for Your Mum
Where Wild Animals Meet Winter Wonder
Looking for a treat that tops the usual flowers? Take her behind the scenes with a Howletts Animal Encounter. Led by our expert keepers, she’ll go beyond the public paths to feed and interact with her favourite animals in a small-group setting. It’s the premium Mother’s Day experience she truly deserves.
Discover Experiences
Feed the Geladas
Step into the world of Gelada baboons! Scatter feed these unique grazing primates as an expert explains their secret social lives. Price: £15
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Feed the Painted Dogs
Perfect for young explorers, join a ranger for a feed or enrichment activity. Learn about their amazing teamwork and unique traits up close! Price: £25
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Meet Little Hunters
Get up close to our bat-eared foxes and mongooses. Join a ranger to scatter feed these mighty wonders and learn their survival secrets. Price: £15
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Tiger Encounter
Use tongs to hand-feed our magnificent tigers their favorite treats and witness their incredible power up close. Our experts share the secrets of their care and personalities. Price: £75
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Lion Encounter
Feed the kings! Go behind the scenes to tong-feed our majestic lion pride. Witness their raw power up close while learning about pride dynamics from an expert keeper. Price: £75
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Snow Leopard Encounter
Go where the public can't. Access exclusive areas to meet and tong-feed these elusive, endangered big cats. An incredibly rare chance to see these "ghosts of the mountains" up close. Price: £75
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Elephant Encounter
Kent's only elephant feeding experience! Join the UK’s largest herd of African elephants for a scatter feed. Learn about their deep social bonds from our experts. Price: £75
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Rhino Encounter
Come face-to-face with a critically endangered icon. Learn about rhino conservation before taking part in a supervised feed with these prehistoric wonders. Price: £45
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Anteater Encounter
Step inside the anteater house and discover more about these unusual and fascinating animals. Work alongside an animal expert to prepare enrichment before hand-feeding them. A hands-on experience for those with a passion for unique species. Price: £35
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Gorilla Encounter
Go behind the scenes, climb onto the enclosure roof, scatter feed to the gorillas below. Price: £75
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Meet the Lemurs
Go behind the scenes with our black and ruffed lemurs! Build fun enrichment puzzles and take part in a mesh feed with these charismatic primates. Price: £45
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Meet the Monkeys
Double the fun! Help our keepers scatter feed two different monkey species, including our lively mangabeys. A playful, educational look at primate care. Price: £25
Book NowTerms and conditions
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One free adult ticket per booking at Howletts Wild Animal Park
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Maximum of one free adult per party
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Excludes additional experiences, Annual Passes and tickets to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
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Valid on 14th & 15th March 2026 only
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Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, voucher or promotion including but not limited to Tesco Clubcard and Aspinall Foundation Adoption Passes
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Offer can be redeemed via our website only
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Offer ends 15th March 2026
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Tickets are subject to availability and the offer can be withdrawn at any time
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Offer valid for new online bookings only and cannot be applied retroactively to previously purchased tickets.
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To be eligible for the promotion, all adults and children must be added to the order at the point of booking.
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Promotions cannot be redeemed in person at our Gatehouse on the day.
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Tickets and promotions are subject to availability and the offer can be withdrawn at any time.
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No refunds or amendments will be due if tickets are purchased prior to promotional launch, or not following the direct booking link.
