The Hives have been confirmed to headline the Zoo Thousand Festival, which is being hosted by Port Lympne Wild Animal Park.

The Swedish garage-rockers will play in front of a host of animals as well as fans in the coveted Sunday night slot at the summer festival in Kent.

Others taking to the stage include Ash, The Holloways, Mark Ronson and Dizzee Rascal.

Matt Dice, who is organising the festival, said: "It's taken us months of negotiations and sleepless nights to get to this stage - but it's all worth it when things come together and you see what a great line-up we've got."

Organisers have pledged a donation to the Aspinall Foundation, which runs the animal park, and festival-goers will be able to visit the park's rhinos, elephants and lions for a reduced price.

"The Hives are the tip of the iceberg; we've got top acts across the bill over the weekend, meaning our headliners will be supported by some of the best names around," said promoter Chris Pritchard.

Zoo Thousand And Eight will take place at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent between July 4 and July 6.