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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Whitstable
From big cats to lambing season, the zoos, wildlife parks and farm parks around Whitstable cover every kind of animal encounter — think Wildwood, Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park. Distances below are from Whitstable itself, so you can plan the day properly.
Zoos & Wildlife
4.4 mi from Whitstable
Wildwood
Wildwood Trust is a woodland discovery park in Herne, near Canterbury in Kent, England. It features over fifty species of native British animals such as deer, badgers, wild boar, a... — Wikipedia
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8.4 mi from Whitstable
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Howletts Wild Animal Park is a wildlife sanctuary set in ancient parkland near Canterbury, home to over 390 animals including Kent's only giant anteaters and the UK's largest herd...
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10.4 mi from Whitstable
Wingham Wildlife Park
Wingham Wildlife Park is a large family-owned wildlife park near Staple, Dover, in Kent, home to the greatest number of animal species of any Kent zoo, including tigers, Asiatic li...
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19.9 mi from Whitstable
Port Lympne Reserve
Port Lympne Reserve is a large wild animal park set in over 600 acres near Lympne, close to Hythe in Kent. You can go on safari to see giraffes, spectacled bears and water buffalo,...
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20.9 mi from Whitstable
The Big Cat Sanctuary
The Big Cat Sanctuary is a conservation centre in Smarden, near Ashford, dedicated to protecting and rescuing wild cats from around the world. You can meet more than 30 cats across...
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29.9 mi from Whitstable
Barleylands Farm Park
Barleylands Farm Park is a family-friendly attraction in Great Burstead and South Green, Basildon, combining a working farm with animal experiences, a Craft Village of independent...
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Make a day of it
Feeding times and keeper talks are the highlights at most parks — check the day's schedule when you arrive and plan your route around them.
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Frequently asked questions
How far are these from Whitstable?
Every attraction shows its distance from Whitstable — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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