Join us THIS Spring for an Easter day out at Port Lympne

Join us THIS Spring for an Easter day out at Port Lympne.

The first signs of Spring have arrived at Port Lympne. As the days begin to get longer, now is a great time to head to Port Lympne to meet some of our new arrivals for the first time, visit your favourite species and explore our amazing reserve at a beautiful time of year.

This Easter join us at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve to visit our adorable new babies born, say hello to our brand-new arrivals or sample the best afternoon tea in Kent!

New Guests

Exciting News! Our newest guests have arrived and are waiting to meet you.

Our new Sumatran orangutans have arrived just in time for Spring! You can now learn all about this fascinating species and the challenges they face in the wild with our orangutan encounter.

Meet the largest South American canid with our new maned wolves. This species is crepuscular which means that they are more active in the twilight hours. Head to their new enclosure to see if you can spot them.

Plus visit our newest male northern lynx. The northern lynx is a subspecies of the Eurasian lynx. To aid movement through deep snow, they have large feet and a short tail to reduce the chance of frostbite. Our serval enclosure is located at the bottom of the park alongside the lookout café.

Keep your eyes peeled to discover our guests at the park.

Young Animals

There are so many new babies to spot at Port Lympne this Spring! On your journey to Basecamp, head through Wallaby Walk to see if you can spot the joey in our red-necked wallaby troop. Females give birth to one joey at a time, which will stay in their mother’s pouch for around 280 days!

Or, spot the youngest of our Javan gibbon family group. Gibbons can easily cover a distance of 10 metres from branch to branch. They are adapted for overhead swinging called brachiation.

Plus, you can spot the youngest of our Gorillas at the Palace of the Apes. Gorillas live in family groups consisting of one adult male, several adult females and their off-spring.

To learn more about these animals this Easter, head to one of our captivating animal talks and feeds. These are included in admission tickets but don’t forget to check for times on the talk boards at the gatehouse entrance.

View Our Animals

Dinosaur Forest

Alongside our new additions become a palaeontologist as you venture through our hatched dinosaurs of dinosaur forest. Locate the fascinating facts and information as you come face to face with prehistoric life sized creatures.

Authentic Safari

Take in the spring sea-views further with our authentic truck safari, also included in admission tickets. Ensure that you arrive in plenty of time for your safari slot to not miss out on our African, Asian and South American safari zones which are not accessible on walking routes. On the 1 hour ride, listen to the experts in the safari animal talks to learn more about the animals you’re about to encounter.

Or upgrade your authentic safari to an extended exploration in our safari experiences.

Safari Experiences

Dining

For a family orientated trip reserve a table in The Garden Room or Bear Lodge for a leisurely Sunday roast and take a break from exploring. Choose from our classic roast sirloin of beef in rich red wine gravy, succulent chicken breast or confit duck leg in the Garden Room. Or our brand new Sunday roast menu, ideal for family get togethers at Bear Lodge whilst overlooking the spectacled bear plus squirrel monkey habitats. You do not need an admission ticket to book for Sunday roast.

For an informal family-friendly setting visit Babydoll’s Wood-Fired Pizza to experience authentic Italian cuisine in our stunning Mediterranean gardens. Babydoll’s is open to day visitors for lunch with no booking required.

Complete your day with dinner at the Garden Room for a relaxed meal or to celebrate a special occasion in the mediterranean interior of the historic former stable yard. Or for crowd-pleasing classics from around the world choose dinner at Bear Lodge restaurant.

Take a break from your Easter trip with our afternoon tea experience. Sit and marvel at the gardens and sea-views from within the mansion or western terrace. Whilst savouring a selection of finger sandwiches and savoury bites, delicate pastries and of course scones with plenty of clotted cream and seasonal jams. Choose our classic afternoon tea or upgrade for a more indulgent experience with a sparkling afternoon tea to add a glass of prosecco or glass of award- winning Gusbourne sparkling wine (additional charges apply).