07/03/2024
Welcome to our NEW Critically Endangered Sumatran Orangutans
Welcome Hadjah and Malou The team at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve have welcomed two critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. Brothers, Hadjah, 16 and Malou, 11, have travelled from Switzerland and are settling into their new enclosure at the 600-acre reserve, which is home to over 900 rare and endangered animals. About Sumatran Orangutans There are currently only 144 Sumatran orangutans in…
Read more04/03/2024
Don't Miss These Amazing Animals At Port Lympne
Across the 600 acre Port Lympne Reserve there are over 900 animals across 75 species. With so much to explore don’t miss these amazing unique animals on your trip to the reserve.
Read more04/03/2024
Make It Memorable At Port Lympne
Make your day at Port Lympne even more memorable by choosing one of our experiences. From safari adventures across the Kentish Savannah, encountering your favourite species or delightful dining experiences there are so many things to make your day unforgettable. By planning your Port Lympne day in advance you can book your experience for 25% off when purchasing your day admission tickets, allowing you to plan your day stress free.
Read more28/02/2024
Easter At Port Lympne
This Easter join us at the Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve to take on the challenge of spotting our exciting new babies born at the reserve in recent weeks. Plus keep reading for our intriguing news!
Read more28/02/2024
Plan Your Day At Port Lympne
Your Port Lympne day can be tailored to suit you. You can arrive as the Gatehouse opens to make the most of the park, arrive for lunch or book a short break to experience the park at night or before visitors arrive early morning. To make the most out of your day we recommend that you allow around 4-5 hours for the park.
Read more19/10/2023
Reserve Opens Gates To Bear Lodge Restaurant for Weekend Dining
The gates to Bear Lodge at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve will be open to the public from Friday 3rd November for weekend dining. Offering much more than the bear necessities; whether it’s a Friday night curry, casual family Saturday Dinner or the best Sunday Roast in the area, Bear Lodge is the perfect choice for family dining. Friday Night Curry Head Chef Suresh has created an authentic curry…
Read more25/08/2023
New arrivals this summer
Newbies & babies There's still time for a BIG day out this summer! Join us this bank holiday weekend to see our exciting new arrivals and adorable babies born at the reserve in recent weeks. Zabuni Giraffe fans will already be familiar with our new boy Zabuni, who arrived in July from Dublin Zoo. "Zabuni is getting on well with the herd and has slowly been finding his feet on the African…
Read more06/04/2023
Giraffe Lodge Re-Opens 1st May 2023
Award-winning getaways for animal lovers Re-opening soon Deep in the heart of the Kentish savannah, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the animals are grazing quietly as tented structures begin to appear at the skyline... As well as being a time for growth and new life, spring also heralds the re-opening of the ever-popular Giraffe Lodge at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. Overlooking…
Read more01/02/2023
Valentine’s Comes Early as Single Red Panda Gets a New Roommate
It's a match! The new arrival, a handsome male named Hikaro, came to Port Lympne from DierenPark Amersfoort in the Netherlands. At just 18 months old, he is a boisterous youngster who loves sweet potato, grapes and bamboo. He has moved in with Wanmei, an experienced 11-year-old female, who has long been a favourite of visitors to Port Lympne’s 600-acre reserve. Port Lympne’s keepers have reported…
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