Wild savings at Howletts Wild Animal Park
A visit to Howletts has never been better value!
Young conservationists can visit Howletts free of charge this February half term to learn how we are protecting endangered animals and helping to return them to the wild.
Children aged 0-15 years will be admitted free throughout half term, 14th February - 2nd March 2025, when tickets are purchased online. Tap below to book.
(Due to the nature of the park and health and safety limitations a maximum ratio of 3 children per adult is enforced. Offer valid for new online bookings only. Cannot be redeemed in person at our Gatehouse.)
| Dates | HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK | PORT LYMPNE HOTEL & RESERVE |
|---|---|---|
| 6th January to 13th February 2025 | Fri/Sat/Sun 10.00-16.00 | 09.30-16.00 |
| 14th Feb to 2nd March 2025 – HALF TERM | 10.00-16.00 | 09.30-16.00 |
| 3rd March to 28th March | Fri/Sat/Sun only 10.00-16.00 | 09.30-16.00 |
| 29th March onwards | 09.30-17.00 | 09.30-17.00 |
Ticket Prices
Booking your tickets online in advance is the fastest and simplest way to begin your visit.
Please note: Carer tickets can be purchased at the Gatehouse.
2025
| Ticket type | Standard price | Price Including 10% donation |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £23.64 | £26.00 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £FREE | £FREE |
| Adult Concesison | £20.91 | £23.00 |
| Child Concession (3-15yrs) | £16.36 | £18.00 |
Children 0-2 years of age are admitted free of charge to Howletts and Port Lympne along side a fully paying adult ticket or annual pass holder
Did you know that we are a charity and that your admission helps us to protect and save rare and endangered animals here at our UK sanctuary! Our Gift Aid admission prices include a donation to our parks conservation work and enable us to claim Gift Aid on your admission. They are 10% more than our standard day ticket prices. You will be asked to pay the donation price unless you request to pay the standard admission price. Your support helps us to fund our vital conservation work.
Concessionary Tickets & Carers
Concessionary tickets are discounted from the standard full price admission. A concessionary day ticket will permit entrance for one day and we allow one free carer on production of DLA or PIP letters. Concessionary tickets do not apply to children under 3 as they are entitled to free entry. However, if the child under 3 years old requires a registered carer, the registered carer will be required to purchase a concessionary rate adult day ticket.
The disabled person must show the following identification to qualify for concessionary rates; Benefit Award Letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (e.g. for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Incapacity Benefit) or a Blue Badge. Please note free carer access requires production of DLA or PIP letters.
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Concession Price |
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Adult Concession |
£23.00 |
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Child Concession* (3 – 15 yrs) |
£18.00 |
Gift aid it
Your ticket helps us to protect endangered animals around the world. Our price includes a 10% donation to our charitable work which allows us to claim tax back from the government’s Gift Aid scheme. So, for every £1 you spend, we get an extra 25p towards our charity work.
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find the answer you're looking for below, please contact us or see our full FAQs.
What is a concession ticket?
A concession ticket is a discounted ticket available to a select group. These are those aged 60 years and older, any disability or mobility issues and can provide DLA, DWP, PIP letter or blue badge.
How can I book concession or carer tickets online?
Concession and carer tickets are available to be purchased online, to see these please click on the “Promotional Code” and enter the code MORE to see the full range of available tickets.
PIP documentation will need to be provided on arrival for any carer tickets.
How can I book a Blue Peter Badge entry ticket?
Blue Peter badges are valid at Howletts Wild Animal Park only and are redeemable on the day of your visit (not available online) alongside a fully paying adult.
Port Lympne Reserve will no longer accept blue peter badges from the 1st April 2022.
I haven't received my receipt or confirmation?
Please check your junk folder and allow a couple of hours for this to come through. If you still have not received your confirmation, please email us on info@howlettsandportlympne.com with your details.
Can I get a refund/cancel my tickets?
Unfortunately, all of the day tickets, season passes and memberships available at both Howletts & Port Lympne are non-refundable and non-amendable.
How do I book a visit as a member?
Go to the bookings page of the park that you would like to visit and click on the members prebook tab. If you are viewing this on a mobile this would be under the menu tab.
How can i update my membership details?
From the bookings portal you can login and update your details by pressing the profile icon (small person)
I'm a member and want to book an additional child day ticket
The online booking system unfortunately can not process members revisits and other tickets in the same transaction.
Separate tickets can be purchased separately, alternatively book as additional members and purchase the tickets on arrival.
I'm a member and want to book an encounter?
Members and season ticket holders can book encounters and safaris here.
I have encountered error 483
Unfortunately, this error is a result of a members revisit slot and another ticket being in the same transaction.
Members revisits currently need to be booked in a separate transaction, if you wish to book for members and a toddler, please book the toddler as an additional member.
Terms & Conditions
Kids Go Free - 14th February - 2nd March 2025
- Child (aged 0-15years) ticket is free of charge on selected dates at Howletts.
- Offer valid from 14th Feb – 2rd March 2025 only. Offer ends Sunday 2rd March 2025.
- All children under the age of 16 years must be always accompanied by an adult within the park.
- Due to the nature of the park and health and safety limitations a maximum ratio of 3 children per adult is enforced.
- Excludes additional experiences, annual passes, concession tickets and tickets to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve.
- The "Kids Go Free" offer is only valid for tickets purchased directly through the Howletts website. Tickets purchased via third-party websites or agents are not eligible for this promotion.
- Annual pass holders are eligible to participate in the "Kids Go Free" promotion.
- The promotion is not valid for tickets that include a free carer ticket. A carer ticket can only be issued when accompanying a paid concession ticket. The "Kids Go Free" promotion cannot be applied when the adult is claiming a free carer ticket for a free disabled child.
- Offer valid for new online bookings only and cannot be applied retroactively to previously purchased tickets.
- To be eligible for the promotion, all adults and free children must be added to the order at the point of booking. If the group contains more than three children, duplicate orders or telephone bookings may be required to process the reservation.
- Promotions cannot be redeemed in person at our Gatehouse on the day.
- Tickets and promotions are subject to availability and the offer can be withdrawn at any time.
- No refunds or amendments will be due if tickets are purchased prior to promotional launch, or not following the direct booking link.
