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Proud lioness shows off newborn cub at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Kent are celebrating the birth of three lion cubs, the first to be born at the popular wild animal park in over 10 years.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/proud-lioness-shows-off-newborn-cub-at-port-lympne-hotel-reserve

The Aspinall Foundation sends black rhino from Port Lympne Reserve in Kent to Grumeti Reserve in East Africa.

The Aspinall Foundation, a world leading conservation charity, headed by dedicated conservationist, Damian Aspinall, has partnered with Grumeti Fund and the Tanzanian government to repopulate a vast area of the Serengeti with critically endangered black rhino.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/the-aspinall-foundation-sends-black-rhino-from-port-lympne-reserve-in-kent-to-grumeti-reserve-in-east-africa

NEW for 2020! Introducing Giraffe Hall at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Introducing Giraffe Hall at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/new-for-2020-introducing-giraffe-hall-at-port-lympne-hotel-reserve

Amedeo for The Aspinal Foundation

Award winning jewellery designer Amedeo Scognamiglio has created an exclusive capsule collection of bracelets to celebrate and honour the work of The Aspinall Foundation. Each bracelet has been inspired by Aspinall's iconic Gorillas.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/amedeo-for-the-aspinal-foundation

New Arrivals at Port Lympne Reserve

We are delighted to share with you news of some youngsters that have arrived at Port Lympne in the last few months.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/new-arrivals-at-port-lympne-reserve

Introducing Lion Lodge – Port Lympne’s New 5* Accommodation

Lion Lodge is the ultimate luxury escape and the first of its kind, worldwide. This 5* abode where guests are given the opportunity to sleep within an arm’s length of Port Lympne’s lions is a dream come true for adventure-seekers.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/introducing-lion-lodge-port-lympnes-new-5-accommodation

Hand Raised Sambar Fawn

A rare sambar fawn is being hand raised by Hoofstock Keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Kent’s largest wild animal park.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/hand-raised-sambar-fawn

Happy Birthday Kingut!

Happy Birthday Kingut

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/happy-birthday-kingut

Murder Mystery Supper Event Returns.

Murder mystery supper returns to Port Lympne

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/murder-mystery-supper-event-returns

Christmas Gifts For The Wild At Heart.

Christmas Gifts For The Wild At Heart

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/christmas-gifts-for-the-wild-at-heart

Our Kids Go Free offer is back!

Our Kids Go Free offer is back at Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve this December 2018. Enjoy wild family days out for less!

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/our-kids-go-free-offer-is-back

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Awarded Wedding Accolade For Fourth Year.

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Scoops Wedding Award For Fourth Year In A Row.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne-hotel-reserve-awarded-wedding-accolade-for-fourth-year

TS Churchill Ashford Sea and Marine Cadets Meet Giraffe Herd.

TS Churchill Ashford Sea and Marine Cadets Meet Giraffe Herd

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/ts-churchill-ashford-sea-and-marine-cadets-meet-giraffe-herd

Open Wide!

Dentist called in to work on clouded leopard's cracked canines

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/open-wide

Rare Foal Finds Her Feet At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/rare-foal-finds-her-feet-at-port-lympne-hotel-reserve

The Aspinall Foundation Races To Rescue Cheetah Cub From The Illegal Pet Trade

The Aspinall Foundation Races To Rescue Cheetah Cub From The Illegal Wildlife Trade

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/the-aspinall-foundation-races-to-rescue-cheetah-cub-from-the-illegal-pet-trade

Family Half Term Days Out Get Wilder as Howletts and Port Lympne Announce Kids Go Free Offer

Kids Go Free offer is back at Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve - great family days out in Kent!

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/family-half-term-days-out-get-wilder-kids-go-free-offer

Public Appeal Launched To Help Name Baby De Brazza's Monkey

Public appeal launched to help name baby De Brazza's monkey at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/baby-de-brazzas-monkey

Days Out Get Wilder When Kids Go Free

Kids Go Free Offer Launched At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve And Howletts Wild Animal Park

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/days-out-get-wilder-when-kids-go-free

Baby Javan Gibbon Makes Debut At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/baby-javan-gibbon-makes-debut-at-port-lympne-hotel-reserve

Giraffe Calf Takes First Steps On The African Experience.

Giraffe calf steps out and meets her herd mates

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/giraffe-calf-takes-first-steps-on-the-african-experience

Capybara Baby Boom At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Cute Capybara Kits Born At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/capybara-baby-boom-at-port-lympne-hotel-reserve

Giraffe Calf June 2018 to July 2018

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are saddened to announce the death of their male giraffe calf.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/giraffe-calf-june-2018-to-july-2018

What's On at Port Lympne

Find out all of the events and attractions coming up at the Port Lympne Reserve and Howletts Wildlife Park, from twilight tours to close encounters with dinosaurs... There's plenty to entertain kids of all ages!

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/whats-on-at-port-lympne-and-howletts

Why Port Lympne is Great Whatever the Weather

Discover exactly why Port Lympne Reserve is the perfect choice for a family day out, even when it's raining! Whether its a weekend or school holiday, there's plenty to see and do whatever the weather...

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/why-port-lympne-is-great-whatever-the-weather

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve’s new fleet roars in to action thanks to partnership with local Motor Group

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve's new fleet roars in to action thanks to partnership with local Motor Group

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne-hotel-reserves-new-fleet-roars-in-to-action-thanks-to-partnership-with-local-motor-group

Incredible New Drill Enclosure Now Four Times Bigger!

After 3 months of construction, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve have re-located their troop of 10 drill to a spacious new home that is four times bigger than their previous enclosure. The critically endangered primates now inhabit almost 800m2 of Kentish countryside within the award-winning reserve.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/incredible-new-drill-enclosure-now-four-times-bigger

Giraffe Update

We are sad to announce that we are concerned about our giraffe calves. The older calf, a boy has a gastrointestinal infection. He remains bright and well but is being given medication daily. Our younger calf, a girl, has been spending more time sleeping than we would like.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/giraffe-update

Giraffe Calf Born At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!

Giraffe Calf Born At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/giraffe-calf-born-at-port-lympne-hotel-reserve

Dads Go Free At Port Lympne This Father's Day!

Dads Go Free This Father's Day At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/dads-go-free-at-port-lympne-this-fathers-day

Capybara Pups Make A Splash On Their Debut!

Capybara pups make a splash on their debut

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/capybara-pups-make-a-splash-on-their-debut

Giraffe Cam Is Live And Babies Are On The Way!

Giraffe Cam is live and babies are on the way!

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/giraffe-cam-is-live-and-babies-are-on-the-way

Enjoy Big Days Out This May Half Term At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!

Enjoy big days out this May Half Term at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/may-half-term-at-port-lympne

Kids Go Wild For Just £1!

Family days out just got even wilder as Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park offer child entry for just £1!

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/kids-for-a-quid

May Bank Holiday Fun At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!

May Bank Holiday Fun at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/maybankholidayweekend

Moroccan Courtyard Which Hosted High Society Parties Reopens After Lavish Restoration.

Moroccan Courtyard Which Hosted High Society Parties Reopens at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve After Lavish Restoration To Roaring Twenties Glories

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/moroccan-courtyard

Cracking Easter Days Out At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve!

Enjoy cracking days out at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve this Easter Holiday!

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/easter

Introducing Wolf Lodge At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Introducing Wolf Lodge at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/introducing-wolf-lodge

Baby Camel Steps Out At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Baby camel steps out at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/camel

Black Rhino Calf Marks 40th Successful Birth For Critically Endangered Species!

Beautiful black rhino calf marks fortieth successful birth for the critically endangered species, at Kent wild animal park.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/black-rhino-calf

Mishmi Takin Calf Finds His Feet.

Adorable baby Mishmi takin finds his feet at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/mishmitakin

New Enclosure Announced At Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve.

New walkthrough wallaby enclosure announced.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/new-enclosure

Tugar 1998 - 2018

In memory of Tugar, our beloved male Amur tiger.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/tugar

Greater Bamboo Lemur Baby Boom!

Greater Bamboo Lemur baby boom in Madagascar

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/greater-bamboo-lemur-baby-boom

A very special birth at Port Lympne

Adorable baby rhino is fourth generation to be born at Kent wild animal park.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/babyrhino

Cheetah Cub Update January 2018!

Cheetah Cub Update January 2018

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/cheetahcubs

Five Feet Tall and Fabulous

Keepers and staff at Port Lympne Reserve have welcomed the first giraffe calf to be born at the reserve in eight years

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/five-feet-tall-and-fabulous

Howletts and Port Lympne Scoop Coveted KEiBA 2015 Award

Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Reserve were awarded Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year by KEiBA

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts-and-port-lympne-scoop-coveted-keiba-2015-award

Summer Holiday Events at Port Lympne

Come along to Port Lympne Reserve, Kent, this summer holiday as we celebrate our Animal Champions and take part in a host of free activities and games with a sporting theme.

https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/summer-holiday-events-at-port-lympne