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Howletts Wild Animal Park

Bekesbourne Road | Bekesbourne, CT4 5E, England
+44 (0)844 842 4647
Ranked #2 of 32 attractions in Canterbury
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos
Traveler Description: Howletts is located in the village of Bekesbourne, just outside Canterbury. It was established by the late John Aspinall to conserve endanged... more »
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Dartford, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I took my family to Howletts Zoo on the spur of the moment yesterday Wednesday 23 rd May. As it was a lovely day we decided to go out and found ourselves the Canterbury direction. My son his girlfriend and their baby and my other son who is 14. It was not busy at all and on paying over £90.00... More

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England
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The gorillas are the most entertaining creatures in Howletts. Hilarious! More

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Sandwich, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Excellent park, especially the gorilla enclosure. Loads to see, plus a zip wire experience for the kids ( at extra cost). Great day out! More

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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The gorillas are the main attraction and with 5 different groups in separate enclosures they must have around 40 to 50 gorillas in total. We found the gorillas fascinating and could have stood and watched them for hours. In fact as we went mid week term time and the park was quiet, we were able to stand and watch for... More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Brilliant day at Howletts, the sun actually shone! My family and I went their on a inception day, so it was not too busy. The gorillias were so funny, we were very lucky and managed to see most of the animals, sometimes they are quite shy, but this time we even saw the fishing cats. Recommend you purchase the passports... More

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canterbury kent
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

expensive even though the ticket is valid for a year,cafe exspensive More

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canterbury
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

son loves this place, buy a passport if your local, you will keep returning More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We had an amazing day at Howletts and we would certainly reccomend this to all. My niece loved everything about it and it made her birthday. A must visit if staying in and around the area! More

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Lugar de Baixo, Madeira, Portugal
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

friendly staff and the park has plenty to see and do tottaly recommend especially for families More

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surrey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Did a one day photography workshop with David Rolfe. Not too many tips from David but brilliant access to the animals. Thoroughly enjoyed my day. More

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