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Wingham Wildlife Park

Wingham, United Kingdom•4.7(7.9k)•Wildlife Center, Zoo

Explore Kent's fastest-growing wildlife park home to the largest variety of animal species in the county, plus interactive keeper experiences and a dinosaur zone.

Wingham Wildlife Park is a family-owned zoo located just outside Canterbury, Kent, offering visitors an extensive collection of animals and immersive wildlife experiences. The park houses the largest number of animal species across all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent, featuring creatures ranging from tigers and Asiatic lions to flamingos, red pandas, bats, and more. Recent expansion phases have introduced new big cats and exotic species in state-of-the-art enclosures. Visitors can enjoy interactive animal encounters including up-close experiences with penguins, meerkats, otters, capybaras, sloths, giraffes, and many other species. The park also features a unique Dinosaur Zoo section with a comprehensive A-Z guide to prehistoric creatures. Keeper talks and animal feed times are scheduled throughout the day, providing educational insights into wildlife behavior and conservation. The venue is suitable for families with children from all ages and offers various facilities to enhance the visitor experience. Additional features include keeper-led experiences such as 'Keeper for a Day' opportunities, VIP tours, live video feeds of animals, and educational school visit programs. Open year-round seven days a week (closed only on Christmas Day), the park combines entertainment with conservation education through its affiliated charity WWPAW.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00

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Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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4.7(7.9k reviews)
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Anthony Marshall

Anthony Marshall

a month ago

Big thanks to Jess for the Capybara experience! she made our day she is very knowledgeable and Passionate about the animals and a genuinely lovely person to be around. 15mins doesn't sound like long but in reality it's the perfect amount of time to spend with your favourite animals so they don't get too stressed with strangers being around and you have plenty of time to ask questions and give as many scratches to the animals as you like! Wingham is a very good park with a variety of animals some I had never seen before and it's expanding into a bigger park. Took us 4 hours to complete but you could spend longer if you went to all the talks. 100% recommend.

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Dorota Trapl

Dorota Trapl

2 months ago

Wonderful place to spend a whole day out! Despite weather a bit colder weather. Plenty of animals were kind and decided to be visible and I was so surprised about the range of animals there. Place is run very smoothly, I love how well it's organised and what is available for family including lovely playground outside and soft play. Very spacious car park, good facilities and nice coffee. Thank you for the lovely day out.

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Elaine John

Elaine John

3 months ago

Amazing day spent here for my birthday. We booked a giraffe feeding experience and I couldn't have asked for a nicer way to spend my birthday. To be up close and personal to these beautiful animals was an experience I'll never forget. Toby, the keeper was so lovely and very informative too.

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George Hallewell

George Hallewell

3 months ago

We had such a fun day at Wingham Wildlife Park and I’d definitely recommend it for a family day out or even just a chilled trip with friends! 🐾✨ The park has an amazing variety of animals, from big cats to monkeys and reptiles 🦁🐒🐍, and you can tell they’re really well cared for. The enclosures are spacious and clean, and it’s lovely seeing how much focus there is on conservation. Lots of the animals were active when I went, which made it even more exciting! 🤩 The only small downside was that the layout isn’t the easiest to follow, so we did get a bit confused at times trying to figure out where to go next. Parking was quite busy when we arrived, and I’ve seen queues there before, but luckily once we got to the entrance it was quick and we got in straight away! 🙌 There was also a cute little tractor ride 🚜 that goes around twice. It’s only about 2 minutes long so it’s quite short, but it’s still really nice and you get to see some animals along the way 🐾. The only thing is there was quite a long wait for it, but honestly it was still worth doing for the experience! There are plenty of places to sit, relax, and grab food, and the staff were super friendly and helpful 😊 Overall, even with a couple of minor downsides, it was such a fun and memorable day out and I’d happily go again! 🌟🐾

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calypsoangel

calypsoangel

4 months ago

This is great place. The animals look well looked after. There is a cafe, it can be a bit expensive, but good. However you can bring your own food and sit outside or by the lake. Where you can feed the fish. Don't forget to bring 50p for the machines. Plenty of things to see for all ages and abilities. Get there early to see everything. It does get quieter after 3-4pm. Which we liked! We love it and worth the money! If you go regularly its worth getting a season ticket.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

Events at Wingham Wildlife Park

This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Wingham Wildlife Park

Is Wingham Wildlife Park free to visit?

Wingham Wildlife Park is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Wingham Wildlife Park suitable for?

Wingham Wildlife Park is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Wingham Wildlife Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Wingham Wildlife Park.

Is there parking at Wingham Wildlife Park?

Yes, Wingham Wildlife Park has on-site parking.

Is there food at Wingham Wildlife Park?

Wingham Wildlife Park doesn't have food on site — bring snacks or grab something nearby.

Is Wingham Wildlife Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Wingham Wildlife Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Wingham Wildlife Park?

Wingham Wildlife Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Wingham Wildlife Park by public transport?

Wingham Wildlife Park is well-served by public transport.

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