Wingham Wildlife Park
Wingham, near Canterbury, East Kent
Image: Wingham Wildlife ParkWingham Wildlife Park is a family-run zoo between Canterbury and Sandwich with a wide range of animals plus a Dinosaur Zoo. Animal experiences can be booked, and annual memberships suit regular visitors. It is open all year and fills a day comfortably.
Highlights
- Wide range of zoo animals
- Dinosaur Zoo
- Bookable animal experiences
- Open all year
Good to know
- Follow the A257 directions to the car park rather than Rusham Road
Getting there
Wingham Wildlife Park, Rusham Road, Wingham, Kent, CT3 1JLParking: The car park is reached from the A257; the site advises staying on the A257 rather than turning into Rusham Road.
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