VISITKENT
OCTOBER HALF TERM FUN AT
PORT LYMPNE
Cheetah cubs spotted at Port Lympne Reserve © Dave Rolfe
ENJOY AWESOME AUTUMN DAYS OUT THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM AT KENT ’ S LARGEST WILD ANIMAL PARK ! PORT LYMPNE RESERVE IS KENT ’ S LARGEST WILD ANIMAL PARK – HOME TO THE COUNTY ’ S ONLY AUTHENTIC SAFARI EXPERIENCES AND OVER 700 ANIMALS . VISITORS CAN JUMP ON BOARD A SAFARI TRUCK ( INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY PRICE ) AND TRAVEL THROUGH THE ASIAN AND AFRICAN EXPERIENCES TO SEE HUNDREDS OF FREE-ROAMING ANIMALS INCLUDING MISHMI TAKIN , BACTRIAN CAMELS , THE ADORABLE PRZEWALSKI FOAL , GIRAFFE , WILDEBEEST , ZEBRA , OSTRICH AND MANY MORE .
Giraffe at Port Lympne Reserve © Dave Rolfe
Zebra on the African Experience at Port Lympne Reserve © Megan Lee
Spinosaurus Stomps in to Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne Reserve
Dare to explore Carnivore Territory to see lions , painted dogs , small cats and spot the cute cheetah cubs as they play in the undergrowth . Later , steel your nerves and follow the trail through Dinosaur Forest – three acres of wooded paths packed with prehistoric lifesized creatures including the spine-tingling Spinosaurus and the terrifying T Rex – you could even win a cuddly dinosaur toy !
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the new Babydoll ’ s Wood Fired Pizza restaurant and choose from authentic Italian antipasti , freshly prepared wood-fired pizzas ( including gluten-free options ), scrumptious salads and delicious pasta dishes before exploring Primate Trail and popping by to say hello to the gorilla family in Palace of the Apes .
From Saturday October 21st to Sunday October 29th , there will be lots of activities taking place including eerie enrichment workshops to make treats for some of the resident animals and pumpkin carving sessions . Don ’ t forget to join the education presenters every day at
4pm to enjoy a Creepy Carnivore Tour and discover more about Port Lympne ’ s wonderful wolves , amazing African painted dogs and awesome Amur tigers .
Port Lympne is a conservation charity and a breeding sanctuary for some of the most rare and endangered species in the world . Working with world-renowned conservation charity , The Aspinall Foundation , the reserve aims to send animals born at the park to protected areas of their native habitat . Visitor monies help fund the reserve ’ s vital work with endangered species and enables the reserve to return animals to protected areas of the wild .
Set over 600 acres , there ’ s plenty to see and do this autumn at Port Lympne with wooded walkways to explore , safari adventures , travelling back in time to explore the Dinosaur Forest , as well as fun-and-fact-filled animal talks and feeds taking place at various ocations – there ’ s plenty for all ages to discover and enjoy .
Times of talks , feeds and activities will be displayed on information boards around the reserve , while itineraries and maps are free to collect from the gatehouse on arrival .
For further information , including opening times and special events , and to save 10 per cent off online day entry tickets , please visit www . aspinallfoundation . org / portlympne .
Port Lympne Reserve Aldington Rd Lympne Hythe CT21 4LR 01303 264647 www . aspinallfoundation . org / portlympne
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