ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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What animals are in Whipsnade Zoo?

Set in over 600 acres of the beautiful Chiltern Hills countryside, Whipsnade Zoo is an escape from the urban jungle. With over 11,000 amazing animals to discover, including rhinos, tigers, giraffes and elephants, there are loads of reasons to be wild about Whipsnade Zoo.

With so much space to roam, you’ll want a full day out to enjoy the lions, tigers, rhinos, elephants, zebra, hippos and giraffes out and about in their large outdoor enclosures, not to mention the moose, European bison and lynx that were once commonplace in Britain.

Set amidst rolling paddocks, our Asian elephants enjoy a custom-designed Centre for Elephant Care. Keep your eyes peeled for the newest member of the elephant herd, a baby girl born in August 2022.

Don’t miss the rockhopper and African black-footed residents of the penguin pool, with its epic views from the high Chiltern Downs over the surrounding countryside!

Discover new depths as you delve deeper into the fascinating underwater worlds of Whipsnade Zoo’s Aquarium, then bask in the tropical temperatures of the Butterfly House surrounded by hundreds of colourful butterflies.

More things to do at Whipsnade Zoo!

We recommend you spend at least half a day at Whipsnade Zoo, if not all day. Being the UK's largest zoo, you can easily spend hours walking through the grounds meeting all the animals.

Stop for a snack, a spot of lunch or a picnic, or let the little ones burn off some energy in the adventure areas. It’s time to let imaginations run wild as kids explore over 7,800m² of themed play area including bridges, swings, climbing frames, tunnels, sand play, mini safari jeep and so much more!

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So if you're looking for things to do in Luton, places to visit outside London, or simply looking for one of the UK's best zoos, we recommend booking your Whipsnade Zoo tickets today.

Please note: London Zoo closes at 5pm, with last entry at 4pm

Studham Lane,
England,
Buckinghamshire LU6 2LF

How to get there

By car:

Only 20 minutes from the M25 (junction 21), ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is signposted from the M1 (junction 9 and junction 12) and all major roads.

By bus:

Centrebus local bus services 40 and 40A operate from Dunstable to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

29th March 2024 - September 2024

April to Sept

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry 5pm all week)

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

People also ask:

What does ZSL mean?

Whipsnade Zoo is part of ZSL which is the Zoological Society of London, an international science-driven conservation charity, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. Also visit London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo

I have tickets booked for certain day – can I change the date we use them?

Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable as per Whipsnade Zoo's T&Cs so pre-booked tickets are only valid on the specified date

I am bringing children with me who are under three. Do I need to pay for them?

Children under the age of 3 years are entitled to free entry to Whipsnade and London Zoo. Please ensure you book a ticket for them when you book yours so they know how many visitors to expect.

Can I bring a guide dog into Whipsnade Zoo?

Assistance dogs are not currently permitted inside Whipsnade Zoo because they have free-roaming animals such as mara, wallabies, Chinese water deer and muntjac around our Zoo. They do offer two kennels which are located in a quiet area at the entrance of the Zoo for assistance dogs to stay during your visit.

Does Whipsnade Zoo offer free carer tickets?

Adult and child guests who are registered disabled are entitled to disabled adult or child ticket rates. An essential carer enters free with each ticket. To collect the essential carer ticket, please make sure you bring along your supporting documents that shows you require a carer as well as a copy of your ticket that you have purchased in advance. These may include the following:
Disability Allowance Letter
PIP letter
Freedom pass
Any other appropriate supporting documentation as issued by your local authority

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