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FROM THE UK ’ S LARGEST HERD OF ELEPHANTS TO WORLD RECORD BREAKING BABY GORILLAS AND UNIQUE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS , HOWLETTS HAS IT ALL THIS SUMMER .
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A SUMMER OF FUN AT
HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK
FROM THE UK ’ S LARGEST HERD OF ELEPHANTS TO WORLD RECORD BREAKING BABY GORILLAS AND UNIQUE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS , HOWLETTS HAS IT ALL THIS SUMMER .
Howletts Wild Animal Park is home to over 390 animals in total and animal enthusiasts can get up close and personal with them this summer .
Boasting the largest herd of African elephants in the UK , visitors can book an Elephant Encounter to spend time with one of the Howlett ’ s expert keepers and learn all about elephant behaviour , enrichment , anatomy and dietary requirements . You may even have the opportunity to help the team with an elephant feed .
Guests can discover some of the world ’ s most endangered animals and join the free ranger talks to find out more about rhino , elephants , big cats and gorillas .
Howletts has recently officially marked the birth of its 150th baby gorilla , further cementing their status as the leading breeder of this precious species .
The young male , named Kumbi , was born in July 2022 and has spent the past few months forging a strong bond with his family and keepers . The increasingly confident baby gorilla can be seen in the gorilla enclosure alongside his family troop .
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust ( THWAT ), which oversees Howletts and their sister park , Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve , is the world ’ s most successful breeder of western lowland gorillas . With 150 births since 1975 , THWAT ’ s breeding programme has produced more gorilla babies than every other UK zoo and wildlife park combined and is responsible for 66 % of all gorillas ever born in the UK .
The record-breaking breeding success of the gorilla groups at Howletts and Port Lympne is doubtlessly the result of the exceptional level of care provided by their dedicated team of highly experienced animal keepers and vets . The gorillas ’ diet is the best in the world , with over 100 different food choices and , unlike many other animal parks , the Howletts team never lock the gorillas into viewing areas . Instead , the animals are free to choose when and where they wish to be seen .
As well as seeing the young gorilla up close , visitors to Howletts can also book an encounter with the gorillas , or support The Aspinall Foundation ’ s amazing overseas work and back to the wild campaigns by adopting a gorilla .
Animal Encounters
For those wanting to enhance their visit , why not consider an animal encounter ? With prices starting from £ 15 per person , animal encounters not only offer the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most rare and endangered animals on the planet , but also create memories that will last forever .
Character Days
Howletts , not only houses some of the world ’ s most endangered and rare animals but is also set to play host to some of the most popular animated species this summer holiday too . The PAW Patrol team , Peppa Pig family , PJ Masks gang , Hey Duggee , and Bluey and Bingo will be visiting Howletts on select dates throughout August to meet and greet their fans .
Every Wednesday throughout August a beloved TV character will be meeting young fans at intervals throughout the day on Howletts ’ open-air grasslands , close to the popular Pavilion Café .
Bring the whole family to make special memories and get some great photos on the following dates :
2 August : PAW Patrol Meet Chase , Marshall , Rubble and Skye
9 August : Peppa Pig Meet Peppa Pig , George Pig , Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig
16 August : PJ Masks Meet Catboy , Gekko and Owlette
23 August : Hey Duggee Meet Duggee
30 August : Bluey and Bingo Meet Bluey and Bingo
Multiple special appearances from the characters will take place on each date so keep an eye on the Howletts website for times . The chance to meet your favourite character is included in the cost of your Howletts day entry ticket .
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