04/07/2022
Spot our new arrivals!
Axis deer fawns spotted at Port Lympne Reserve 3 adorable new arrivals have been spotted on Port Lympne Reserve's Asian Experience. The first Axis deer fawn arrived on 30th May and was closely followed by two more births in quick succession on 13th and 17th June 2022. The trio brings the Axis deer herd to 21 individuals including dad Unk and mums Rani, Deepika and Priyanka. The reserve's…
Read more04/07/2022
See White, Black and Indian Rhinos, in a Single Visit
Orys' arrival now means Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, near Hythe, is the only collection in Europe that houses three different species of rhino – southern white, eastern black and Indian (also known as greater one-horned). Buy your tickets to see them today!
Read more04/07/2022
Furry Nice to Meet You!
Port Lympne Reserve in Kent has welcomed a cuddly new addition to its 800-plus animals: an adorable European brown bear cub!
Read more13/05/2022
Saffiya
The teams at Howletts and Port Lympne are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Saffiya, who was a true favourite of keepers and visitors to both parks.
Read more02/04/2022
Kent road closures
Expect delays on M20, A2 and A20 Your journey to Port Lympne may be impacted The M20 in Kent is closed between J8 (Maidstone) and J9 (Ashford) due to Operation Brock. A diversion is in place and Kent Police and the Highways Agency are on the scene to assist with traffic management. The A2 eastbound is also closed between both junctions of the A256 near Whitfield. In addition, the A20 Roundhill…
Read more11/03/2022
Adras
We are heartbroken to report the loss of the head of our pride, Adras, who passed away on Tuesday.
Read more05/01/2022
Happy New Tapir! : Port Lympne Reserve welcomes Mogli the tapir from Edinburgh Zoo
We welcomed a delightful new arrival just before Christmas: A Malayan tapir who was transferred from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo.
Read more12/08/2021
Baby Lemurs Born at Port Lympne Reserve
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are proud to announce the arrival of two beautiful baby white-belted ruffed lemurs.
Read more06/08/2021
Animal encounters at Port Lympne and Howletts Wild Animal Parks
For those looking to fill their summer holiday with memorable moments, Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offer the perfect choice with their extensive range of thrilling animal encounters.
Read more23/07/2021
New Family of European brown bears now in new three-acre woodland enclosure at Port Lympne Reserve
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are excited to announce that their new family of European brown bears, who were recently rescued from a zoo in Andorra, are now exploring their new custom-built three-acre woodland enclosure.
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