OUTDOORSINKENT
ANIMAL ADVENTURES
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT SUMMER AND THE SUNSHINE IS BEING ABLE TO SPEND MORE TIME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS , AND HAND IN HAND WITH OUTSIDE ADVENTURING COMES ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL .
HOWLETTS WILDLIFE PARK
Kent is home to a plethora of brilliant , forwardthinking animal sanctuaries , wildlife reserves , conservation farms and more , where you can experience these miraculous creatures up close . Learn how and why we need to protect their habitats and what measures these admirable places are taking to ensure these creatures thrive and live safely on our planet . With everything from safari ranger days and stays to bird of prey shows and farming experiences , Kent has an animal encounter to suit everyone .
EXPERIENCE THE EXOTIC
Port Lympne Reserve , Hythe www . aspinallfoundation . org
Explore Kent ’ s largest wild animal park and breeding sanctuary , home to over 900 rare and endangered species including the UK ’ s largest herd of black rhino , gorillas , lions , leopards and the county ’ s only spectacled bears . Step back in time and discover the UK ’ s largest dinosaur collection , or make your visit that bit more special by booking one of the many onsite experiences ; become a keeper for the day , or get up close and personal with one of Africa ’ s ‘ Big 5 ’ on one of the bespoke safaris packages . Restaurants and kiosks are located around the park providing a variety of hot and cold snacks .
Howletts Wildlife Park , Bekesbourne www . aspinallfoundation . org / howletts
Over 400 animals and 50 individual species , plus plenty of births and arrivals . Marvel at the magnificent elephant herd or gasp at the great gorillas , there ’ s so many special characters to meet here . Visitors have the opportunity to see real animals up close and to be part of conservation in action . As a dedicated animal conservation charity , your visit directly helps The Aspinall Foundation to protect wildlife here in the UK which in turn enables them to send animals back to the wild . Their commitment to conservation through captive breeding , education and reintroduction into the wild allows us to gain a greater understanding of some of the world ’ s most fragile environments and the endangered animals that live there .
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