Home to over 900 animals across 75 species, including Kent's only spectacled bears as well as giraffes, Zebras, lions, tigers, gorillas, monkeys and more.

We're committed to conservation and as such over 900 animals across 75 species call Port Lympne their home. Our Reserve is a haven for many rare and endangered animals and their care is at the heart of our existence. Our expert keepers look after the incredible animals that call our 600 acre park home, day in and day out and invite you to catch a glimpse into where the wild things are!

Painted Dogs
Port Lympne Reserve is responsible for the painted dog EEP which manages the European captive population for this species.

Western Lowland Gorillas
There are now only 100,000 Western lowland gorillas, 90% less than 10 years ago, due to poaching for “bush meat”.

Eastern Black Rhino
The eastern black rhinoceros is also known as the East African black rhinoceros.

European Grey Wolves
Wolves are an enigmatic and charismatic species surrounded in myth and for centuries they have been the subject of persecution.

Spectacled Bear
Spectacled bears get their name from the light coloured markings around their eyes sometimes forming the shape of spectacles.

Nubian Giraffe
Even though they have a long neck, approximately 2 meters, they have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans.

Visit: Port Lympne Nature Reserve