Tourist Profile
Port Lympne African safari
Whether you’re fascinated by rare and endangered animals, enjoy walks and native wildlife, or are just looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone at Port Lympne Reserve. Home to Kent’s only authentic African
safari, it has more than 700 rare and endangered animals, including western lowland gorillas, the UK’s largest herd of black rhino, big cats, small cats and primates. New arrivals at the park, near Hythe, this summer include Valentino, a male Rothschild giraffe, baby bison and a Carpathian lynx.
Visitors can also hunt out the
reserve’s Passport ticket, which costs the same as a standard ticket, but lets you return as often as you like for a year. For those looking to add a wild twist, with an overnight stay, there are places to stay at the park. Winter opening hours (from October 29) are 9.30am- 5pm, with last admission at 2.30pm. Visit
www.aspinallfoundation.org
Lions and tigers
The multi-award winning Howletts Wild Animal Park, at Bekesbourne near Canterbury, is the place to discover
lions, tigers, black rhino and giant anteaters. Famous for its stunning scenery and
large natural animal enclosures, Howletts is known around the world for its successful breeding programmes, with its latest addition, a baby crowned lemur called Ala. Howletts Wild Animal Park and its
sister park Port Lympne Reserve are also well known for their commitment to conservation and recently reintroduced two endangered Javan langurs back to the wild. Winter opening hours (from October 29) are 9.30am-5pm (last admission 3.30pm) Visit
www.aspinallfoundation.org
Lynx - Port Lympne
Baby gorilla - Howletts
Get in touch with nature 1 Walk with wild horses and cattle on the heath at Hothfield 2 Feed the ducks at The Friary in Aylesford 3 Admire the views from the goat-grazed hills at Burham Down, Bluebell Hill 4 Check out Kent Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve at Tyland Barn, Maidstone
5 Spot seals and waders along the Saxon Shore Way at places including Lower Halstow and Conyer, better still, walk the 165 miles from Gravesend to Hastings.
Howletts images - Courtesy of Paul Web and Patrick Fowler Howletts Mid Kent Living 23
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