Kent’s wild animal parks, Howletts and Port Lympne, have launched a winter campaign, revealing how their wild animals cope as the temperature drops.

#WildWinter highlights the differences that visitors can expect to see as animals change their coats and pile on extra insulation to stay warm.

Despite the cold, plenty of them are in their element. Howletts animal director Neil Spooner said: “Winter is a wonderful time at Howletts. Many animals, including the snow leopards, Amur tigers and wolves, love the colder weather so they are often spotted out and about exploring their surroundings.”

Adrian Harland, animal director at Port Lympne Reserve, added: “The winter season at Port Lympne is a great time to explore the park – it’s the perfect time to wrap up warm and enjoy spotting some of the animals here that revel in the cold, including our red pandas, Amur tigers, takin and Przewalski horses."

Education presenters are on hand at both sites, with talks and feeds, sharing more about how the animals adapt to winter.

Both sites have festive entertainment to enjoy. Santa is calling in at Howletts on selected dates and Port Lympne has an open air skating rink. The Port Lympne Hotel is also serving festive afternoon teas and mulled wine and mince pies.

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