Go behind the scenes
Get hands on with our range of animal experiences for all ages. Budding animal keepers can find out what it takes to care for some of the world’s most endangered animals on a keeper experience day or come face to face with some of our visitor favourites on a 30 minute animal encounter.
Junior Ranger
6 hours - From £175
Junior Ranger days offer budding animal keepers a behind the scenes glimpse at Port Lympne on a guided VIP tour of the park with an animal specialist!
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Keeper Academy
Day - From £156
Get hands on in this one day course that is ideal for young people who want to know what it takes to care for some of the most rare and endangered species on the planet.
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Animal Encounters
30 Min - From £75
Our 30 minute encounters bring you face to face with some of the most endangered species on the planet.
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Keeper for a Day
Day - From £250
A rare opportunity to get close to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals as you assist our keepers in their daily activities.
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Gorilla Scatter Feed
From £40
Join our rangers and expert keepers as you take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity to help feed our gorillas their afternoon snacks!
Learn moreYour personal day planner
Below is a list of activities that you have added to your planner. Make sure you print off the day's itinerary! If any of the activities have a cost, don't forget to book them before you visit!
You can also save money by booking your Park Entry tickets early.
9:30am to 6:30pm
Last admission is 3:30pm
9:30am to 5:00pm
Last admission is 2:30pm
If you are travelling by road Port Lympne Reserve lies on the B2067, and is just past Ashford, Kent, 5 minutes from J11 of the M20.
