The Aspinall Foundation

Small Carnivore Keeper, Helen Blyth, has been giving us an insight into the daily life of a carnivore keeper at Port Lympne Reserve.

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by Matthieu Bonnet, Regional Director of the Gabon & Congo Gorilla Project

Earlier this month saw a significant step forward in acknowledging the damage being done to all life on earth by the activities of humans. In the most comprehensive planetary health assessment ever performed, using data spanning five decades,...

The countdown has begun to the most sensational and unique accommodation opening soon in the UK at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve – Giraffe Hall.

It is nearly six years since Djala and Djongo made the journey to Gabon. For Djala it was the chance to return to a life in the wild, a life that had been denied him many years ago. Djala’s story began in 1982, in the forests of the Congo basin...

Stolen from their mothers, big cat cubs are continuing to suffer at the hands of those involved in the illegal trade in wildlife. They endure appalling conditions as they are smuggled across countries, many dying en route. Some of the youngsters...

With the assistance of funding from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), we have been carrying out surveys in the forest and wetlands of the Ambato-Boeny/ Maevatanana area. One area we were keen to learn more about was the suggestion the...

Howletts Wild Animal Park are saddened to announce the death of Nika, our 15 year old Amur tigress.

The award winning jewellery designer Amedeo Scognamiglio has designed iconic pieces for many renowned clients including international royalty and leading Hollywood stars. Amedeo has created an exclusive capsule collection of bracelets to celebrate...

We are delighted to share with you news of some youngsters that have arrived at Port Lympne in the last few months.