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Wildwood Discovery Park

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Wildwood Discovery Park is a unique woodland wildlife park set in ancient forest near Canterbury. It focuses on British animals, both native species and those that once roamed the UK, like wolves, bears, and beavers. Visitors can walk among free-roaming animals, watch daily talks and feeding sessions, and enjoy interactive exhibits that bring natural history to life. The park's conservation and education mission makes it a distinctive day out for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

Don't miss

  • Watch wolves, bears, and lynx in naturalistic enclosures
  • Feed and interact with free-roaming deer and goats
  • Explore the 'Ice Age' exhibit featuring woolly mammoth models

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Ways to visit Wildwood Discovery Park

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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