JANUARY SALE AT PORT LYMPNE
Up to 50% off selected experiences & safaris
January Sale deals have landed at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Book a selected animal experience or safari between 24th December 2025 - 17th January 2026, and save up to 50% off.
Choose from a fantastic selection of our exciting animal encounters and special safaris, 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, we're expecting our animal experiences to sell out fast. Book now to avoid disappointment.
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Book your special experience or safari and save 50%!
Wolf Encounter
Squirrel Monkey Encounter
Rhino Encounter
Meet the Great Apes
Gorilla Encounter
Meet the Small Carnivores
Leopard Encounter
Giraffe Encounter
Cheetah Encounter
Tapir Encounter
Meet the Monkeys
Feed the Baboons
Feed the Bison
Feed the Gorillas
Ultimate Safari
Ranger Tour
Wolf Encounter
Meet our European wolves and learn about their pack dynamics, behaviours, and conservation from an expert keeper. Then, take part in their feeding by offering meat through the enclosure, watching as they interact and respond. A unique opportunity to see these incredible animals up close and gain a deeper understanding of their role in the wild.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 7 yrs
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £40.00£30.00
Availability:
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Times:
4pm April - September
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.
Squirrel Monkey Encounter
Meet our curious and intelligent Squirrel Monkeys in this hands-on encounter! Work alongside our expert keepers to create enrichment puzzles filled with live bugs, then place them on the enclosure and watch as the monkeys climb, explore, and problem-solve to retrieve their treats. Along the way, you'll gain fascinating insights into their playful nature and social dynamics in an exclusive Q&A with a keeper. A fun and interactive experience that brings you closer to these energetic primates!
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 7 years old
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £40.00 £30.00Availability:
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Times:
12:30pm
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.
Rhino Encounter
Go behind the scenes for a rare chance to meet either a white or Greater One-Horned Rhino! Get up close to these incredible giants, feel their tough skin as you give them a scratch, and learn all about their lives from our expert keepers.
Both species are true gentle giants, each with their own quirky personalities—whether it’s their love for a good scratch or their surprisingly playful nature!
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 10 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Times:
12:30pm
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.
Meet the Great Apes
Go behind the scenes for an unforgettable experience with our Orangutans and Gorillas! With our expert ape keepers as your guides, you'll get up close, learn about their incredible behaviours, and even take part in feeding these mighty great apes.
This is no ordinary encounter—be prepared for an adventure that could even take you onto the roof of the gorilla house! Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for those ready to get closer than ever to these incredible animals.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 12 years old
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £150.00£75.00
Availability:
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Times:
10am
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
Go behind the scenes for an unforgettable encounter with our mighty silverback gorillas! Step into their world as you climb onto the enclosure roof and scatter-feed the troop below, watching their impressive strength and intelligence up close.
With an expert keeper by your side, you’ll gain exclusive insights into their behaviour, social bonds, and conservation. This experience isn’t for the faint-hearted—but for those ready to see gorillas like never before!
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 10 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £85.00£63.75
Availability:
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Times:
12pm, 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 the Small Carnivores
Go behind the scenes for a guided tour of our small cat sections and discover some of the most elusive carnivores at Port Lympne. Join our expert keeper for the afternoon feed, learning about their behaviours, care, and conservation along the way. With exclusive back-of-house access and a Q&A session, this experience offers a rare insight into the lives of these fascinating felines.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 7 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00 £37.50
Availability:
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Times:
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.
Leopard Encounter
Experience the rare opportunity to meet our elusive and extraordinary leopards up close! With guidance from our expert keepers, you’ll get the chance to feed them their favourite meat treats using tongs, observing their sleek agility and stealth in action. Learn all about their secretive nature, unique personalities, and the skills that make them such incredible hunters. A truly special encounter with one of the most mysterious big cats!
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 7 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £85.00 £63.75
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.
Giraffe Encounter
Join one of our expert rangers for an unforgettable close-up meeting with our graceful giraffes! Whether visiting them in their house or out in the safari zone, you’ll have the rare chance to hand-feed these towering giants and watch as they gently take food straight from your hand. Along the way, our ranger will share fascinating insights into their behaviour, social structure, and what makes these incredible animals so unique. A truly special experience with the tallest residents at the reserve!
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Price: £80.00 £40.00
Availability:
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Time:
11:00 & 12:30 November & December
12:30 & 14:30 January - 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.
Cheetah Encounter
Get up close to the world’s fastest land animal in this thrilling encounter. Meet our cheetahs and learn about their speed, agility, and conservation from an expert keeper. Then, take part in their feeding by offering meat through the enclosure using tongs. A rare opportunity to see these incredible cats in action while gaining expert insights into their care.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 7 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £50.00£37.50
Availability:
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Times:
3pm, October - March
3:45pm April - September
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.
Tapir Encounter
Meet our gentle and curious tapirs up close as you step into their house or paddock. Join our expert keeper for feeding time and learn about their diet, behaviours, and conservation. You may even have the chance to give them a scratch—an experience not to be missed with these unique and charismatic animals.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 9 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00£37.50
Availability:
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Times:
Summer 4pm
Winter 3.30pm
FRI/SAT/SUN (October - May)
THURS/FRI/SAT/SUN (June - September, plus Easter Holiday, May and October Half Term)
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 the Monkeys
Step behind the scenes and come face to face with some of our cheeky primates as you hand-feed them nuts and fruit through the enclosure! Meet multiple monkey species behind the scenes, watch their playful antics, and hear fascinating facts from our expert keepers.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 7 years old
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00 £56.25
Availability:
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Times:
2:30pm
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.
Feed the Baboons
Watch the energy and intelligence of our baboon troop as you scatter feed from the garden platform. Learn from our expert keeper about their behaviours, social structure, and care while observing them up close. A great opportunity to see these fascinating primates in action.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £15.00 £7.50Availability:
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Times:
12pm daily
Feed the Bison
Help provide enrichment for our impressive bison by throwing fruit and vegetables into their paddock. Learn about their diet, history, and role in conservation during a Q&A with our expert keeper. A unique experience with one of Europe’s most powerful grazing species.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £15.00 £7.50
Availability:
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Daily April - October
Time:
2:30pm
Feed the Gorillas
Take part in a scatter feed with our gorillas by throwing vegetables and nuts into the Gorilla Garden. Watch as they forage and interact while learning about their behaviours, diets, and conservation from an expert keeper. A unique opportunity to support their enrichment and gain a deeper understanding of these incredible primates.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 5 years old
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £45.00£33.75
Availability:
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Times:
12:00pm, November-March
Ultimate Safari
Experience our most immersive safari experience with an unforgettable 2.5 hour adventure aboard one of our game viewing Land Rovers. You will have the opportunity to feed Giraffe AND Rhino as your Ranger guide takes you offroad across our safari area. Our expert guides know all of the best spots for the best photo opportunities and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Minimum age: 5 years old.
Duration: 150 minutes.
Price: £105.00 £78.75
Availability:
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Time:
11:30am
Ranger Tour
See the reserve from one of our game viewing land rovers on this 1.5 hour safari. Enjoy the safari experiences whilst guided by one of our expert Rangers who will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the animals who wander freely in these areas.
A valid short breaks booking or ticket is required.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: £35.00£26.25
Availability:
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Times:
11:00am & 12:30pm November & December
10:00am, 12:00pm & 2:30pm January - April
25% Off Day Tickets
Book your day tickets now and save 25%! A visit to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve has never been better value!
Get ready to see over 800 rare and endangered animals, go on safari to see our giraffes, see Kent’s only spectacled bears, and MUCH MUCH more…
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers a unique family adventure like no other zoo! Set in over 600 acres, you'll see big cats, small cats, primates, gorillas and many more animals.
Terms and conditions
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Port Lympne Experiences & Encounters
- Up to Half price animal encounters valid for new bookings for animal encounters, experiences and selected safaris at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve for any date between 24th December 2025 - 31st March 2026.
- *Animal encounter, experience or safari bookings do not include park tickets. Park tickets must be purchased separately HERE
- Must be booked online using the links above
- Offer ends on 17th January 2026
- Animal Encounter lead price of £7.50pp is based on a Feed the Bison experience at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve.
- Discount valid on selected animal encounters, experiences and safaris at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, subject to availability
- Offer subject to change and availability and can be withdrawn at any time
- Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, February Half Term (15th - 22nd February 2026) and Mothers Day (15th March 2026)
- Bookings subject to our standard terms and conditions
Port Lympne Day Tickets
- 25% Off Day tickets to Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve.
- Valid for new booking only for midweek dates between 24th December 2025 - 31st March 2026.
- Tickets much be purchased online HERE, and are subject to availability.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or voucher.
- Tickets cannot be purchased on site at the gatehouse.
- Offer ends on 17th January 2026.
- Excludes Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, February Half Term (15th - 22nd February 2026) and Mothers Day (15th March 2026)
- Bookings subject to our standard terms and conditions
