ABOUT
THE HCC
Welcome to the small zoo in the heart of Kent.
HISTORY.
Opening in August 2015, the HCC is a continually growing zoo and wildlife centre that offers visitors the chance to see some of the world’s most endangered and least understood and under-represented species.
We work as part of a large network of zoos, and wildlife centres around the world to ensure the survival of the species we care for, many of which are under represented and need help.
We strongly believe that getting people closer to wildlife in a safe, fun, yet educational manner is the best way to inspire people about wild animals, their habitats and their conservation.
We are dedicated to protecting animals, their habitats and caring for the planet. We are committed to the establishment of creating sustainable populations of the animals in our care, of those overlooked by mainstream zoos.
MISSION.
We are...
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A small breeding centre for rare animals.
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An educational establishment, working towards educating our visitors about our animals, their habitats and the natural world.
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Working to preserve the species in our care.
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Working to advance scientifically driven animal care.
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Represent, support and champion species not commonly kept in mainstream zoos.
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Supporting in and ex situ conservation programmes.
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Not a playground.
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Not a petting zoo.
ZOO MAP.
1 - Tapir & Capybara
2 - Toucan
3 - Southern Aardwolf
4 - Tayra
5 - Geoffroy's Cats
6 - Six Banded Armadillos
7 - Squirrel Monkeys
8 - Goeldi Monkeys & Black Tailed Marmosets
9 - Tufted Capuchins
11 - Lemurs
12 - Prehensile Tailed Porcupine and White Lipped Tamarins
13 - Procupines & Armadillos
14 - Ground Cuscus & Pygmy Slow Loris
15 - Ring Tailed Vontsira & Rusty Spotted Cats
16 - Short Beaked Echidna
17 - Bali Mynas
18 - Lemur House
19 - Meerkats
20 - Otters
21 - Under refurbishment
22 - Lemur Walkabout then Wallaby Walkabout
24 - Ocelots
25 - Kinkajous
26 - Javan Binturong
27 - Maned Wolves
Keeper Talks
10.30 - Tapir & Capybara
11.00 - Meerkats
12.00 - Squirrel Monkeys
13.45 - Otters
14.00 - Lemurs
14.30 - Meerkats
15.00 - Maned Wolves
15.30 - Tapir Tea Time