An adventure with a difference

Explore a world of wildlife like never before at Whipsnade Zoo, the largest zoo in the UK. Enjoy a full day of adventure making incredible memories. Experience thousands of amazing animals and learn how, as a ZSL conservation zoo, we're protecting their future.

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Explore Whipsnade Zoo

  • A trio of tiny north african lion cubs exploring the outdoors for the first time
    Look out for our lion cubs

    Lion cubs take first steps outside

    Whipsnade Zoo is home to three lion cubs - see if you can spot them exploring their grassy paddock.

  • Giraffe at Whipsnade Zoo
    Discover facts about our animals

    Our Animals

    From a herd of Asian elephants to vast different species of butterflies and invertebrates, there are over 10,000 animals at Whipsnade Zoo.

  • European brown bear on the grass in the sun
    What's on at Whipsnade Zoo

    Upcoming Events

    Don't miss out on upcoming events for the whole family at Whipsnade Zoo.

  • Hyacinth macaw at Whipsnade Zoo's Birds of the world show
    Don't miss the talks at the Zoo

    Daily Animal Talks

    Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world and what we can do to protect them.

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Family fun during the Easter holidays

Easter at Whipsnade Zoo

Join us for a Zoonormous egg hunt this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo, running from 5 - 21 April.

Unlimited visits to Whipsnade and London Zoos

Whipsnade Zoo Membership

By becoming a Zoo member, you’re supporting our global conservation work and helping us to create a world where wildlife thrives.

Get closer to nature

Whipsnade Zoo Experiences

Go on the ultimate animal adventure with us and take in the full wonder of the natural world, by meeting our animals, experiencing the life of a zookeeper and sleeping over.

Why visitors love Whipsnade Zoo

  • It was lovely to have somewhere to go where all the family are happy on a bank holiday and it was great to see that the animals had so much space in their enclosures. ZSL do such good conservation work to help endagered species that we were happy to take out membership and plan to visit often. The talks given by zoo staff were informative, interactive and enjoyable.
    - Perspehone273
  • We regularly visit the Zoo, having now become a ZSL member and just love taking our Grandson there. There is plenty to see and many children's activities, including play areas. The staff are very dedicated and informative, always willing to give you the time to ask questions or just pass the time of day.
    - John W
  • We had a wonderful day seeing so many different animals in settings as near to their natural habitats as possible. We saw 3 cheetahs, 2 lazing around, the third trying to persuade them to play, we saw the 2 wolverines chasing each other round and round their magnificent enclosure, we saw the chimps strolling together in their huge area which had climbing apparatus and trees for more energetic days.
    - Cambkaye
An adventure with a difference

When you visit Whipsnade Zoo, you’re doing great things with your great day out. We are more than just a zoo – we are part of ZSL (Zoological Society of London) a global conservation charity. Our teams of conservationists, scientists, technicians and community specialists are active in over 70 countries - and every visit to Whipsnade Zoo helps fund their vital work to restore habitats and protect wildlife.

The Latest from Whipsnade Zoo

  • European Lynx at Whipsnade Zoo
    Zoo news

    News

    From behind the scenes animal updates, to exclusive zoo baby announcements, read the latest Zoo news here.

  • Sarah McGregor, Team Leader of Predators, tong feeding a tiger at Whipsnade Zoo
    Stories from Whipsnade Zoo

    Blogs

    Discover more about Whipsnade Zoo and our amazing animals.

  • Nilo the red panda at Whipsnade Zoo
    What's on at Whipsnade Zoo

    Events

    Don't miss out on upcoming events for the whole family at Whipsnade Zoo