New Lion Cubs Born at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are delighted to announce the birth of two lion cubs, born to mum Oudrika and dad, Hunter.
Port Lympne’s experienced team have been monitoring the energetic new-borns as they venture out into their impressive 8-acre enclosure, the largest lion enclosure in Europe, for the first time.
Visitors can now celebrate the cubs’ arrival by coming to see these beautiful animals thriving with their pride.
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Animal Director
Simon Jeffery
We are thrilled with these new arrivals. Both cubs are doing well, looking strong, and are venturing out into the enclosure with their parents and three sisters. We can’t wait for the public to meet our two new additions
New Arrivals
Other new additions just in time for half term at Port Lympne include: the arrival of a feisty new giraffe named Karamoja and a new fossa - the largest mammalian carnivore found natively on Madagascar - called Makira.
Swing by the new Critically Endangered Sumatran orangutans, Hadjah and Malou, sniff out the South American maned wolves, Pablo and Snoop or take a stroll through Wallaby Walk to spot the new joey baby peeking out of its pouch.
Meet the tiny baby Javan gibbon, Sunda, the baby De Brazza monkey Bello, or take a trip to the Palace of the Apes to spot the youngest of the gorilla family: baby Kafele.
Guests can also explore the rolling Kentish savannah on one of Port Lympne’s iconic safari experiences. These explorations across the African, Asian and South American safari zones offer a totally immersive safari experience unlike anything outside of Africa, getting up close and personal to free roaming giraffes, camels and zebras.
Where to eat
When you’ve worked up an appetite with all that excitement, why not visit one of our many on-site restaurants and cafes, including Babydolls Pizza, the stunning Garden Room for a Brasserie style menu, or treat yourself and the family to a decadent afternoon tea in the historic Mansion.
Bring your family to meet our family
Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve is open every day from 9.30am – 6pm, adults admission tickets cost £32, children £28 (0 - 3 year olds go FREE), or why not purchase an annual family pass from £195, so you can visit Pablo and Snoop, Hadjah and Malou, and all the other new arrivals as many times are you like for 12 months and follow their progress. The annual pass also gives free access to the sister park, Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury.
Bring your family to meet our new family additions this Spring!
