BLACK FRIDAY 2025 SAVINGS AT HOWLETTS
Up to 50% off animal experiences & day tickets
Black Friday deals have landed at Howletts Wild Animal Park.
Book any animal experience or day tickets between 14th November 2025 - 1st December 2025.
Choose from any of our exciting animal encounters - from bat-eared foxes to rhinos - and enjoy the truly unforgettable chance to meet your favourite animals up close and learn all about them from our team of friendly experts.
With prices starting from just £7.50 per person (park ticket not included), we're expecting our animal experiences to sell out fast. Book now to avoid disappointment.
LEFT TO GET YOUR LIMITED BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!
Half-Price Animal Encounters
Book your special experience voucher now and save 50%!
Feed the Painted Dogs
Meet Africa’s Little Hunters
Tiger Encounter
Lion Encounter
Snow Leopard Encounter
Elephant Encounter
Rhino Encounter
Anteater Encounter
Gorilla Encounter
Feed the Painted Dogs
Get ready for a wild adventure with our Painted Dog Encounter! Perfect for young explorers, this exciting experience gives you the chance to get up close with our fascinating African Painted Dogs. Guided by a friendly ranger, you’ll take part in either a feed or enrichment activity, while learning all about their unique traits, natural behaviours, and incredible teamwork. It’s a fun and educational way to create unforgettable memories with one of nature’s most remarkable predators.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 3yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£25.00 £12.50
Availability:
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Time:
11:30am November - March
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Meet Africa’s Little Hunters
Join us to meet Africa's little hunters where you'll get up close with our curious bat-eared foxes and both dwarf and banded mongooses! Guided by an expert ranger, you'll scatter feed these fascinating little creatures while learning all about their unique behaviours, habitats, and survival skills. Perfect for those looking to discover the smaller, yet mighty, wonders of the animal kingdom.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 3yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£35.00 £17.50
Availability:
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Times:
2:00pm November - March
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Tiger Encounter
Come face to face with our magnificent tigers in this thrilling experience! Get an up-close look at these powerful big cats as you feed them their favourite meaty treats using tongs and watch their impressive strength in action. Our expert keepers will be on hand to answer your questions, sharing fascinating facts about their personalities, behaviours, and daily care. An unforgettable encounter with one of the world’s most iconic predators!
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 7 yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Time:
2pm
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Lion Encounter
Step into the kingdom of the ultimate apex predator and meet our majestic lion groups. With a keeper by your side, you’ll have the rare opportunity to feed them through the enclosure using tongs, getting a front-row seat to their raw power and commanding presence. As you watch these incredible cats up close, our expert keepers will share insights into their pride dynamics, natural instincts, and what it takes to care for these kings of the animal world.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 7yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Time:
11:30am
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Snow Leopard Encounter
Go behind the scenes with our snow leopards, gaining special access to areas not usually seen by the public. Learn from our expert keeper and take part in feeding them through the enclosure using tongs. A unique chance to observe these elusive and endangered big cats up close.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 7 yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Time:
3pm
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Elephant Encounter
The only place in Kent where you can meet and feed elephants. Spend time with the UK’s largest herd of African elephants, learning from an experienced animal expert about their behaviours, social bonds, and conservation. Take part in feeding by offering scatter or browse feed - an unmissable opportunity for elephant lovers.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Time:
12:30 all year & 2:30pm April - October
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Rhino Encounter
Come face-to-face with a critically endangered black rhino. Learn about their behaviour and conservation from our expert keeper before taking part in a supervised feed. A rare and rewarding encounter with one of Africa’s most iconic species.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Price:
£50.00 £25.50
Availability:
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Time:
11am
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
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.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£35.00 £17.50
Availability:
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Time:
3:30pm
Please note: Regrettably, certain guests will be unable to take part in experiences, including people with relevant phobias or known allergies, pregnant women and immuno-compromised individuals. Please contact us before booking so we can advise.
Gorilla Encounter
An opportunity like no other - go behind the scenes, climb onto the enclosure roof, and scatter feed to the gorillas below. Learn from our expert keeper about their behaviours, care, and conservation in a setting few ever get to see.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost and must be purchased separately.
Minimum age: 7yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price:
£75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Time:
2:30pm
Terms and conditions
- Half price animal encounters valid for new bookings for animal encounters at Howletts Wild Animal Park for any date between 14th November 2025 - 28th February 2026.
- *Animal encounter bookings do not include park tickets. Park tickets must be purchased separately HERE
- Must be booked online using the links above or by entering the code BF2025
- Offer ends on 1st December 2025
- Animal Encounter lead price of £7.50pp is based on a Meet Africa's Little Hunters experience at Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Discount valid on all animal encounters at Howletts Wild Animal Park, subject to availability
- Offer subject to change and availability and can be withdrawn at any time
- Excludes Saturdays, Sundays & 25th December 2025.
- Bookings subject to our standard terms and conditions
