Get even closer
Animal Encounters at Howletts
Get even closer to your favourite species on an unforgettable animal encounter. You will join a small group of fellow animal-lovers and one of our expert Animal Keepers, who will escort you to an exclusive, often behind-the-scenes area of the park. There, you will be able to ask your expert all of your animal-questions and enjoy an unforgettable animal encounter during which you will have the chance to interact with and - where possible - hand-feed your chosen species.
Feed the Geladas
Feed the Red River Hogs
Feed the Painted Dogs
NEW for 2025: Feed the Wolves
NEW for 2025: Meet the Pack
NEW for 2025: Meet the Mini Beasts
Lemur Encounter
Tiger Encounter
Snow Leopard Encounter
Clouded Leopard Encounter
Elephant Encounter
Rhino Encounter
Anteater Encounter
Gorilla Encounter
Lion Encounter
Feed the Geladas
Join us on the feeding platform for an exciting 'Feed the Geladas' experience! Help throw lunch to our troop and watch as they forage for their scattered treats, revealing fascinating social dynamics in action. Our team will introduce you to the unique personalities in the mixed enclosure, making it a memorable and educational encounter with these incredible primates.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 0yrs, children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £15
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Time:
10:30am
Feed the Red River Hogs
Help feed our red river hogs some healthy snacks. During this scatter feeding experience you'll learn fascinating facts about these quirky animals and discover how you can help The Aspinall Foundation return them to the wild.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £15.00
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Time:
12pm
Feed the Painted Dogs
Meet the African Painted Hunting Dogs and their keeper for a full insight into the this incredible, family-orientated species. You will meet the pack and throw them some food.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 5 yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 20 minutes
Price: £15.00
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Time:
11am
NEW for 2025: Feed the Wolves
Meet out magnificent European wolves with our exclusive 'Feed the Wolves' encounter! Join an expert ranger to scatter food, observing their natural behaviour up close. Discover fascinating insights about wolf pack dynamics and their role in the ecosystem, making memories with these incredible animals that you’ll never forget.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 3yrs, children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: £25
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Time:
2pm
NEW for 2025: Meet the Pack
Get ready for a wild adventure with our 'Meet the Pack' experience! Perfect for young explorers, this exciting encounter lets you meet our fascinating Dhole and African Painted Dog. Guided by a friendly ranger, you'll have the chance to scatter feed these amazing animals and learn all about their unique traits, habitats, and teamwork. A fun and educational way to make unforgettable memories with some of nature's coolest creatures.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 3yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £35.00
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Time:
12pm, available from April 2025
NEW for 2025: Meet the Mini Beasts
Join us for the 'Meet the Mini Beast' encounter, where you’ll get up close with our curious bat-eared foxes and both dwarf and banded mongooses! Guided by an expert ranger, you’ll scatter feed these fascinating little creatures while learning all about their unique behaviours, habitats, and survival skills. Perfect for those looking to discover the smaller, yet mighty, wonders of the animal kingdom
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 3yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £35.00
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11:30am, available from April 2025
Lemur Encounter
Step into the world of our curious lemurs with this close-up encounter! Accompanied by one of our expert team members, you’ll meet some of our playful lemurs and even have the chance to hand-feed them. Discover their unique personalities and behaviours in an unforgettable experience with these fascinating primates.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 3yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 20 minutes
Price: £45.00
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Time:
11:30am
Tiger Encounter
Get within a whisker of our Sumatran tigers as you join one of our expert team members to learn all about these magnificent cats. Using meat tongs, you’ll have the thrilling opportunity to feed a tiger safely from the side of the enclosure, making this an unforgettable experience with one of the world’s most awe-inspiring predators!
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 7 yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00
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Time:
2pm
Snow Leopard Encounter
Join one of our expert keepers for a behind-the-scenes tour to meet our beautiful snow leopards! Discover fascinating facts about this incredible species and get first-hand insights into our leopards' unique personalities. Under the watchful eye of our team, you'll also have the chance to feed these majestic cats through the enclosure fence for an unforgettable, up-close experience.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 7 yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00
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Time:
3pm January - March & October - December
4pm April - September
Clouded Leopard Encounter
Meet the clouded leopards! Accompanied by an expert Ranger, you'll discover more about these elusive cats and take part in feeding them some tasty treats.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 7yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £95.00
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Time:
10:30am
Elephant Encounter
Meet the UK’s largest herd of African elephants—right here at Howletts, the only place in Kent where you can see these incredible giants up close! Learn all about elephant behaviour, enrichment, anatomy, and diet from one of our expert rangers, and take part in feeding these magnificent animals for an unforgettable experience.
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £65.00
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Time:
12:30 & 2:30pm
Rhino Encounter
Experience an unforgettable close encounter with one of our magnificent and critically endangered black rhinos. Guided by a knowledgeable team member, you’ll learn all about this remarkable species, get up close with one of our rhinos, and even have the chance to hand-feed them some nutritious treats. A unique and impactful experience with one of the world’s rarest giants!
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £45.00
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Time:
11am
Anteater Encounter
Meet our incredible giant anteaters and enjoy a unique hand-feeding experience! Discover their amazingly long tongues and powerful front claws, perfect for breaking into ant nests. Go behind the scenes with our team to learn all about these unique animals—a perfect adventure for curious young explorers!
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 5yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £35.00
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Time:
3:30pm
Gorilla Encounter
Howletts is home to one of the largest collections of Western lowland gorillas! Join one of our expert keepers for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to meet these incredible animals. Weather permitting, you’ll even have the unique opportunity to go up onto the roof of one of the enclosures to help feed the gorillas their favourite treats. An unforgettable experience with one of the world’s most powerful and awe-inspiring species!
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 7yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00 peak, £65.00 off-peak
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Time:
2:30pm
Lion Encounter
Get even closer to our lovely lions as you explore behind the scenes! Accompanied by an expert keeper, you’ll discover more about these majestic animals and have the exciting opportunity to feed them some tasty treats safely through the enclosure fence. An unforgettable experience with the kings and queens of the animal kingdom!
Day entry to the park is not included in the experience cost.
Minimum age: 7yrs. Children must be accompanied by paying adult
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: £75.00
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Time:
11:30am
Unless otherwise stated experiences do not include day admission. A valid day ticket, Annual Pass or short break booking would be required to gain admission to the reserve where the experience is conducted.
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