[Amazing] 25 Gorgeous Photographs From The Aspinall Foundation Port Lympne Reserve
Located near the town of Hythe in the Kent County, UK, the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is one of two reserves run by the Aspinal Foundation, a British charity that was set up by zoo owner John Aspinall in 1984. Along with its sister reserve the Howletts Wild Animal Park, the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is currently one of the most successful breeders of captive endangered animals in the world. Home to many rare and endangered animal species including black rhinoceros, Siberian tigers, small cats, monkeys, Malayan tapirs, Barbary lions, African hunting dogs and many more, the park is known for building close personal relationships between their staff and the animals, and for their successful breeding of many of these species.
Set in 600 acres (2.4 square kilometers), the Port Lympne Reserve is also open to the public as it offers an African Experience Safari and four on-foot zones: the Basecamp, the Discovery Zone, the Carnivore Territory and the Primate Trail. In other words, the Port Lympne Reserve allows its customers to experience authentic African safari and watch some of the world´s most amazing rare animal species from the comfort and safety of the stunning Kent countryside. All of this while supporting a great project as the money goes to the park´s conservation and re-introduction efforts. To see some of the beautiful views visitors of the park can enjoy, check out these 25 Gorgeous Photographs From The Aspinall Foundation Port Lympne Reserve. For more information about the Port Lympne Reserve, feel free to visit their website.
All photographs are by the photographer Michael Porter and are used with permission from the Aspinall Foundation Port Lympne.
This is what you call, living the life....
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
The largest member of the felid family, tigers are truly a magnificent sight to see.
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Paparazzi! Quick, act natural!
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Here's looking at you..
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Did you know that female elephants are called cows and their young are called calves? They start to have calves when they are about 12 years old and their pregnancy lasts for 22 months!
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
The fastest land mammal, the cheetah can reach speeds of up to 40 mph (with some unconfirmed reports of up to 45 mph).
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
The world's largest bird, the ostrich also boasts the largest egg of any bird at 15 cm long and weighing as much as two dozen chicken eggs.
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
Photo by Michael Porter
