Name: Port Lympne Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Port Lympne Reserve

Port Lympne Reserve, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Port Lympne Reserve is a 600-acre wildlife park and safari experience offering a family adventure like no other in the UK. Home to over 900 rare and endangered animals, it’s a place where nature, conservation, and excitement come together. Visitors of all ages can enjoy close encounters with animals and explore one of the largest animal parks in the country.

Hop aboard safari trucks to spot giraffes, spectacled bears, and roaming deer in open grasslands. Explore Dinosaur Forest—the UK’s largest life-size dinosaur collection—and journey through Carnivore Territory to meet majestic big cats. Families can also enjoy the Primate Trail and visit the Palace of the Apes to see western lowland gorillas.

Standard ticket prices are £31.82 for adults and £26.36 for children (ages 3–15), with concessions available.

With cafes, restaurants, and plenty of scenic walking routes, Port Lympne offers a perfect mix of education, adventure, and fun. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that lets you connect with wildlife, enjoy nature, and make unforgettable family memories.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Animal species: We’re home to over 900 animals, including the largest herd of black rhino in the UK, western lowland gorillas, giraffes, tigers, lions, leopards, bears and so much more! With regular animal births and new species coming in every year, there’s always something different to see.
Safari: Board our safari trucks to see Kent’s only spectacled bears, giraffes, water buffalo, herds of deer and many more amazing animals roaming their grassland habitat.
Carnivore Territory: Steel your nerves as you enter Carnivore Territory and come face to face with majestic big cats and elusive small cats.
Dinosaur Forest: Step into a Jurassic world when you visit Dinosaur Forest, the largest collection of life size dinosaurs in Europe at Kent’s biggest wild animal park! Marvel at the tremendous T- Rex, stare at the stegosaurus, feel the terror of the pterodactyl and delight at the sheer size of the diplodocus!
Primate Trail: Explore the wooded pathways to discover many species of endangered primates and visit The Palace of the Apes, home to our family of Western lowland gorillas.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: We serve home cooked food made with fresh, locally sourced produce at our restaurants and cafes. You'll find family favourites at Basecamp Cafe, Italian inspired dishes at Babydoll's Wood Fired Pizza or dine in style at The Garden Room Restaurant & Bar.
Parking: Parking avaliable.
Stay: Port Lympne Reserve offers unique short breaks including award-winning self-catering treehouses with panoramic views, Tiger Lodge with views of majestic tigers, Rhino Lodge-an elegant cottage with roll-top baths and a log burner—and the cosy Forest Hideaway nestled under pine trees near the lion habitats. All stays include exclusive access to Port Lympne and Howletts Wild Animal Parks, a safari experience, and optional extras like animal encounters and guided photography courses.