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Howletts Park

But before we dive into the heart of our story, let’s rewind to 1957. In the quaint English village of Littlebourne, the extraordinary Howletts Wild Animal Park emerged from the visionary mind of John Aspinall, Damian’s father.

A sprawling canvas of over 700 untamed acres, this sanctuary played host to an astonishing array of creatures—majestic giants of both strength and humility, as well as smaller, fiery denizens of the wild. It was within these untamed borders that Damian forged his profound connection with the natural world, a connection that would shape his destiny in ways he couldn’t yet fathom.