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###### 13/09/2018

## [A Jumbo Surprise At Howletts Wild Animal Park](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/a-jumbo-surprise-at-howletts-wild-animal-park)

Keepers and staff at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, were delighted to discover a jumbo surprise had joined the elephant herd, slightly earlier than expected on Monday 10th September, in the early hours of the morning.

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###### 31/08/2018

## [Cute Crowned Lemur Infant Needs A Name At Howletts Wild Animal Park](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/cute-crowned-lemur-infant-needs-a-name-at-howletts-wild-animal-park)

To celebrate the launch of the Kids Go Free promotion throughout September, Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury, are offering visitors and supporters the chance to name the latest addition to the crowned lemur family.

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###### 31/08/2018

## [Days Out Get Wilder When Kids Go Free](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/days-out-get-wilder-when-kids-go-free)

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park have announced the launch of their Kids Go Free offer.Available from **Saturday 1st September** to **Sunday 30th September 2018** the offer will see children aged between 3 years old and 15 years old...

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###### 07/08/2018

## [Gelada Born At Howletts](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/gelada-born-at-howletts)

Primate keepers at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, have announced the birth of a baby gelada.

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###### 16/07/2018

## [Introducing The Mighty Achilles!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/introducing-the-mighty-achilles)

Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, have announced the arrival of Achilles, a male [Sumatran tiger.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwpcTwxsX8g)

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###### 11/07/2018

## [What's On at Port Lympne](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/whats-on-at-port-lympne-and-howletts)

Aside from the amazing array of animals and keeper tours at Port Lympne, there’s always loads going on to get involved with, from after-hours tours to extra events. Check out some of the biggest things happening at the park across the year…

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###### 11/06/2018

## [Dads Go Free For Father's Day At Howletts!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/dads-go-free-for-fathers-day-at-howletts)

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###### 04/06/2018

## [Sink Your Teeth Into A Great Day Out!](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/sink-your-teeth-into-a-great-day-out)

Get ready to sink your teeth into a brilliant day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, as BAFTA-nominated Andy Day, brings his Dino Raps show featuring energetic, interactive live performances to the popular visitor attraction.Fans of...

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###### 17/05/2018

## [Howletts Celebrates Birth Of 139th Gorilla](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/gorilla-baby)

**Baby Gorilla Born At Howletts Cements Wild Animal Park’s Reputation As Vital Breeding Sanctuary For This Endangered Species.**

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###### 09/05/2018

## [Remembering Shibi 1976 - 2018](https://blog.aspinallfoundation.org/remembering-shibi-1976-2018)

Howletts Wild Animal Park are saddened to announce the death of Shibi, a 42 year old female African elephant, due to suspected heart failure.

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