Rusham Road, Wingham, near Canterbury, Kent CT3 1JL
Wingham Wildlife Park
Mixed-habitat reserve
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5.6
Wildland
Full day
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.6A 26-acre wildlife park with more than 200 species, including moon bears, chimpanzees and penguins—animals Tripadvisor describes as unique to Kent.
This is a substantial, animal-focused day out rather than a wild landscape. Its breadth of species, indoor exhibits and reported talks and feeds give visitors several ways to explore, but the available evidence does not support a stronger claim about conservation impact or animal encounters.
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The experience
Plan around animal exhibits and any talks or feeds running on the day. The sources describe indoor and outdoor play areas and several indoor exhibits, making it possible to vary the visit in poor weather.
Things to do
Look for the park's distinctive animals
Tripadvisor identifies moon bears, chimpanzees and penguins among the collection's distinctive features. Check current exhibit availability.
Check for talks and feeds
The supplied Tripadvisor listing describes animal talks and feeds. Ask the park which, if any, are scheduled on your visit.
Explore indoor exhibits
Tripadvisor lists a tropical house, reptile house, chimpanzee exhibit and museum. Confirm current access and availability.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick Escape: Choose a few animal highlights
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Check the park's current opening and admission details before travelling.
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Choose a few animals or indoor exhibits you most want to see.
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Ask on arrival which talks or feeds are taking place during your visit.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: Mix animal exhibits and scheduled activities
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Check the day's talks, feeds and exhibit availability.
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Explore a mix of outdoor animal areas and indoor exhibits.
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Take a break at a restaurant if one is open during your visit.
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Leave time for the indoor or outdoor play areas if visiting with children.
Full Wildland day · Full day
A full wildlife-park day
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Before setting off, confirm opening, admission, restaurant availability and the day's activity schedule.
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Spend the first part of the visit exploring the animal collection, including the moon bears, chimpanzees and penguins.
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Add indoor exhibits such as the tropical house, reptile house or museum, whose presence is reported by Tripadvisor.
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Plan a meal break and, if useful for your group, time in the indoor or outdoor play areas.
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Use the remainder of the day for any talks, feeds or experiences confirmed by the park.
When to go
· Check the current activity schedule; the supplied sources do not establish a best time of day.
The supplied sources do not establish seasonal wildlife highlights. Tripadvisor notes that one restaurant may be closed in winter, so confirm facilities before visiting then.
Indoor exhibits are reported, but current opening and availability should be checked. The sources do not establish weather-specific operating arrangements.
What to look for
Tripadvisor highlights the moon bears, chimpanzees and penguins as distinctive parts of the collection. Check which exhibits and talks are available on the day.
Best time to go
Check current opening arrangements and animal talks before visiting; the available sources do not establish a best season.
Check the day's talks, feeds and any seasonal closures before travelling. No best time of day is established by the supplied sources.
How long to spend
Full day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers · Groups
Before you go
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Phone
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Listed hours
- Monday: 9am-6pm
- Tuesday: 9am-6pm
- Wednesday: 9am-6pm
- Thursday: 9am-6pm
- Friday: 9am-6pm
- Saturday: 9am-6pm
- Sunday: 9am-6pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A ticketed wildlife park. Confirm current admission, opening times and access arrangements before travelling.
Parking
Parking availability and terms: Check before visiting.
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Toilets
Tripadvisor reports several toilets, including disabled toilets and baby-changing facilities; confirm current provision before visiting.
Food & drink
Tripadvisor reports two restaurants, one of which may close in winter; check current availability.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Confirm current access details with the park.
Cost
Paid
Water
Unknown
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Around Wingham Wildlife Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
