Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
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Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian tigers and the largest breeding herd of black rhino outside of Africa. Port Lympne is the home of the African Experience:
A 100 acre guided safari adventure where animals such as wildebeest, giraffe, black rhino, ostrich and zebra roam free together as if on the plains of Africa. Visitors can also enjoy a 1920’s mansion set in spectacular landscaped gardens, the world’s largest Gorillarium, “The Palace of The Apes” or brave an array of creepy crawlies in the Discovery Zone.
Both Port Lympne & Howletts parks are open every day except Christmas Day.
Summer: 10am-6pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Winter: 10am-5pm (last admission 3.30pm)
Buy tickets online and save 20%. Pre booking is essential for some activities, for further information please visit Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks' website.
Safaris at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Make your visit to Port Lympne even more memorable by taking a day safari on The African Experience! Take your seat and head out into the wild where you'll see giraffe, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich, antelope and other wonderful wildlife roaming free as if on the plains of Africa. (Please note that the zebra, giraffe and wildebeest can only be seen on an African Experience safari. Subject to availability and an additional charge).
You could even stay overnight at the fantastic new award winning Livingstone Safari Lodge for an authentic African safari adventure. The only authentic overnight Safari Experience in the Northern Hemisphere. Guests enjoy luxury tented accommodation, stunning views, African style dining and expert guided safaris to see free-roaming wildlife across 100 acres.
Opening Times
| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
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| Adult | £21.95 per ticket |
| Child | £17.95 |
| Concession | £15.95 |
| Family | £80.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Green Tourism Business Scheme -
Green Business Bronze 2012 - Tourism South East Award - Best Tourism Experience Gold Award 2010
- Tourism South East Award -
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Business Tourism Highly Commended 2010 - Tourism South East Award -
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2011/12 Best Tourism Experience Gold Award 2011
Road Directions
By road: Port Lympne is located at Lympne, near Ashford in Kent. Leave the M20 at Junction 11 and the Park is situated just 5 minutes away. Look for the brown tourist signs. Plenty of free parking.
By Rail: Just over an hour from London Charing Cross or Victoria to Ashford Station. The Park is then 30 minutes bus ride away (No. 10 bus)
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station: Westenhanger is 2 miles
