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Northern Lynx
Lynx lynx lynx IUCN STATUS: Least Concern One of a number of subspecies of Eurasian Lynx. Mainly found in coniferous forests or thick woodland, they were almost hunted to extinction although have recently been reintroduced into European countries, such as Switzerland, France and Germany. They are powerful, stealthy hunters that rely on the element of surprise to catch their prey, they are known to jump up to 2m in the air to catch birds. Their coat can range from a sandy-grey to rusty-red
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Painted Dogs
Lycaon pictus IUCN STATUS: endangered We're currently home to 22 painted dogs at Port Lympne and we are also exploring the possibility of a potential reintroduction of the species into its home range in Africa as its population in the wild is declining. Port Lympne Reserve is responsible for the painted dog EEP which manages the European captive population for this species, providing advice and expertise in management as well as keeping an up to date studbook on all European dogs. Want To Know
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Painted Dogs
Lycaon pictus IUCN STATUS: endangered We are exploring the possibility of a potential reintroduction of this species into its home range in Africa as its population in the wild is declining. Our sister park, Port Lympne Reserve, is responsible for the painted dog EEP which manages the European captive population for this species, providing advice and expertise in management as well as keeping an up to date studbook on all European dogs. Want To Know More Painted dogs are Africa's most
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New snow leopard enclosure
decreased their numbers dramatically. Howletts is part of a European breeding programme designed
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Furry Nice to Meet You!
Adorable Brown Bear Cub Being Hand raised at Port Lympne Reserve Port Lympne Reserve in Kent has welcomed a cuddly new addition to its 800-plus animals: an adorable European brown bear cub! The delightful little newborn arrived on 21st January in the park’s custom-built, three-acre enclosure. Unfortunately, the bear cub was rejected by his mother not long after birth, weighing less than 9kg. Port Lympne’s dedicated carnivore care team stepped in and collectively became the baby’s new family
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Welcome to our NEW Critically Endangered Sumatran Orangutans
Welcome Hadjah and Malou The team at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve have welcomed two critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. Brothers, Hadjah, 16 and Malou, 11, have travelled from Switzerland and are settling into their new enclosure at the 600-acre reserve, which is home to over 900 rare and endangered animals. About Sumatran Orangutans There are currently only 144 Sumatran orangutans in European zoos across 29 holders, with just 15 living in the UK. Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, who
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Experienced Animal Keeper - Large Carnivore Section
wolves and European Grey wolves. Who are we looking for: We are looking for a motivated individual
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Meet the Snow Leopards
is stalking the bison in the paddock opposite him and anyone on a bicycle! Nuri is generally really
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Protection & Management of the Lésio-Louna Reserve
programme of activities is possible thanks to the financial contribution of the European Union
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Make It Memorable At Port Lympne
bears Feed the bison Feed the baboons Make It Unforgettable Extend your memorable day at Port Lympne
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