Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo has lots to see and do with animals, habitats and events!  It’s located on the Chiltern Hills near Hertfordshire in 600 acres of stunning parkland.   Over 10,000 animals have their home there, and many of these are endangered in the wild.  Each and every animal at Whipsnade Zoo matters.

 
First steps outside for these lion cubs...


Whipsnade Zoo's trio of lion cubs take their first steps outside!
These North African lion cubs were tentative at first, but with Mum to reassure them,
they were soon making the most of their first outing outside!
Find out all about it here. 

There's a Walk of the Week until the 17th July each Thursday at 10:30am
starting from the Visitor Centre at the main entrance and lasting for 90 minutes.
Each walk has a different theme.  Find out more here.
 

What animals are at Whipsnade?  

There’s a full species register document available so that you can see who’s there.   The animals include the African dwarf crocodile, the stunning Amur tiger, Boreray sheep (the rarest breed of sheep in the UK), the Bagot goat (the oldest breed of goat in the UK), Dartmoor ponies, the gorgeous European brown bear, the Grevy’s Zebra (one of the rarest animals at the zoo, with just 2,000 left in the wild), the greater one-horned rhino, hippos, red pandas, reticulated giraffe, Rockhopper penguins, the Royal Golden Guernsey goats, yaks and others. 

There are animal talks throughout the day (not given by the animals themselves!) 

There’s the Whipnsade Railway! - you need to check the times it's running as it does close from 3 November to February 2025.   You can take a journey on one of the two steam engines, Excelsior and Superior, as they make their way through the territories of some of the world's most inspiring animals - elephants, rhinos, camels and deer!  A safari adventure with a bit of a difference, if you like!

And there are plenty of events, too!

 

This February half term (2025) there's Vets in Action for children!

Vets in Action is back at Whipsnade Zoo this February Half Term from 15 - 23 February 2025.
Kids can step into the role of a vet at Whipsnade Zoo! Find out all about it here.

All the information you need to plan your visit to Whipsnade Zoo is here:  opening times, accessibility, how to get there, what’s available to eat and drink at the zoo, events taking place, even experiences you can have.  There's a Plan Your Visit page with even more information, such as a map of the zoo, information on car parking, membership, universal credit tickets, the Community Access Scheme, and lots more.  And there are Frequently Asked Questions here.  And the Whipsnade App will help you plan your day so that you can find the animals you want to see, and the habitats, take a look at dining options with the GPS enabled map. 

If you want to visit on a number of occasions, why not take out a membership? or give a membership?  It gives you free, unlimited entry to both Whipsnade AND London Zoos all year round, so there’s plenty to see and do.  The other nice thing is that you can watch the animals from their arrival at the zoos, over a period of time.  And the other really nice thing is that by becoming a Zoo member, you’re supporting the zoos’ global conservation work, creating a world where wildlife thrives!

Give a year of adventure with a Gift Zoo Membership

 

Visit Whipsnade Zoo's website here.