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Wildwood is currently closed
With the government announcement of a nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19, we have closed Wildwood to the public until at least 12th April 2021.
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We have lost over 4 months of income this year and will be limiting the number of visitors when open to the public.
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Welcome to Wildwood Kent
With the government announcement of a nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19, we have closed Wildwood to the public until further notice. The information below will be relevant when we reopen.
Welcome to Wildwood, where you can come nose-to-nose with British Wildlife past and present.
Wildwood near Canterbury is a great day out for all ages where you can see amazing British wildlife from past and present. Set in 40 acres of ancient woodland, Wildwood holds a stunning collection of over 200 British animals in natural enclosures.
See bears, wolves, otters, foxes, deer, badgers, owls, wild horses, lynx, beavers, wild cats, bison, squirrels, wild boar, reindeer and many more as you walk around the twisting trails through an ancient British woodland.
Wildwood is committed to the continued well-being of our visitors, team members and the animals in our care. To assist our community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, we have implemented new protocols and procedures at the park. It is important that you are aware of these during and before your visit. Please read the Visiting Wildwood Safely section and FAQs at this page.
Current Opening Hours
10am – 4pm (last entry at 3pm)