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Howletts Wild Animal Park
Animal Collection
Bekesbourne
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 5EL
Tel: 0844 842 4647
Come and see our world famous western lowland gorillas, the largest collection of African elephants in the UK, lions, tigers, giant anteaters, monkeys and many more, in over 90 acres of beautiful ancient parkland, just outside Canterbury in Kent. Walk with lemurs and get up close and personal by coming face to face with some of our amazing animals in their glass fronted enclosures. Feeling adventurous? Try out the Treetop Challenge* or Animal Adventure Challenge*. Feeling peckish? From hot meals to light snacks there is something for everyone.
*Subject to an additional charge
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open All Year |
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| 2013 - Opening (Summer) (01/04/2013 - 27/10/2013) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| 2013 - Opening (winter) (28/10/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
* Last admission 16.30 during the summer and 15.30 during the winter.
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