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  • £32.00 Adult from
  • £22.40 Child from (3-15)
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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Bedfordshire

Explore ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, the UK’s largest zoo, nestled in scenic English countryside. This incredible wildlife park spans 600 acres. It is home to over 2,500 amazing animals. Discover a diverse collection of species from around the world. Prepare for a full day of adventure and unforgettable animal encounters. A fun day out for all.

Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo offers a chance to see many fascinating creatures. Spot majestic lions and tigers. Watch playful chimpanzees and towering giraffes. See large elephants and powerful rhinos. Keep an eye out for striped zebras and elusive cheetahs. You can also find charming hippos, waddling penguins, and curious lemurs. Even brown bears call this zoo home.

Visit the Giraffe Heights Exhibit. A 9-foot-high viewing platform lets you see giraffes at eye level. This provides an incredible close-up experience. Children will love Hullabazoo Farm & Adventure Play. Here, they can interact with farm animals. Meet miniature donkeys, pygmy goats, and friendly pigs. Bunnies, guinea pigs, ferrets, and chicks also reside here. The farm area includes a huge outdoor play space. Kids can enjoy swings, bridges, boats, and a thrilling zip wire. They can even drive mini safari jeeps.

Step into the vibrant Butterfly House. This is one of the largest butterfly biomes. Over 30 different species of butterflies flutter around you. See colourful blue clippers and postman butterflies. Look for the unique Madagascan comet moths.

Throughout the day, catch engaging animal talks and live demonstrations. Learn more about your favourite animals from expert keepers. Watch interactions with sea lions, brown bears, and elephants. Special seasonal events, like an Easter egg hunt focused on egg-laying animals, may also be available. This involves riddles and a special treat at the end. A visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo promises a memorable and educational day out for all.

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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Bedfordshire



Prices

  • £32.00 Adult from
  • £22.40 Child from (3-15)
  • £30.00 Senior/Student from

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Tour Highlights

  • See over 2,500 animals from around the world.
  • Get eye-level with giraffes at Giraffe Heights.
  • Interact with farm animals at Hullabazoo Farm.
  • Watch butterflies in one of the largest biomes.
  • Enjoy daily animal talks and live demonstrations.
  • Explore a huge outdoor adventure play area.
  • Discover lions, tigers, elephants, and more.


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Whipsnade Zoo, the UK’s largest zoo, invites you to go wild! Home to over 2,500 animals, this expansive wildlife park is set within 600 acres of stunning English countryside. See animals both little and large. Learn about their lives during an exciting day out at Whipsnade Zoo.

The Zoo’s diverse animal collection includes ferocious lions and powerful tigers. You can also find huge elephants, hippos, and striped zebras. Watch playful chimpanzees, mighty rhinos, and brown bears. Charming penguins and curious lemurs also reside here.

Daily Animal Talks and Live Demonstrations

Visitors to Whipsnade Zoo can learn more about the animals during daily talks and live demonstrations. Watch the dedicated keepers interact with sea lions, brown bears, and elephants in their enclosures. These sessions offer fascinating insights into the animals’ behaviours and care.

Giraffe Heights Exhibit

See eye to eye with a towering giraffe at Giraffe Heights! A 9-foot-high viewing platform lets visitors ascend to the same height as the tallest mammal in the world. Imagine what it’s like living this high off the ground!

Hullabazoo Farm & Adventure Play

Little ones can meet and greet a whole host of farmyard friends at Hullabazoo Farm. Pet the Zoo’s miniature donkeys, Trevor and Tulip. Meet a family of pygmy goats, Gloucester old spot pigs and piglets. See sheep and lambs, bunnies, guinea pigs, ferrets, and cute chicks.

There’s also a 7,800 square metre themed outdoor play area. It features swings, bridges, boats, a zip wire, mini safari jeeps, and more! It’s perfect for energetic young explorers.

Butterfly House

Whipsnade Zoo is home to one of the largest butterfly biomes. It features more than 30 different species of butterflies. Walk through this immersive exhibit to discover blue clippers and the postman butterflies. Look out for Madagascan comet moths. Informative talks are offered all about the colourful lives of these delicate and beautiful insects.

Easter at Whipsnade Zoo (5th-21st April)

Join in the Easter egg hunt and discover incredible egg-laying animals. Follow the clues, solve riddles, and crack the secret code to reveal all. There is a tasty treat at the end!



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What’s Included

  • Entry to Whipsnade Zoo.

What’s Not Included

  • Food and beverages.
  • Transportation to and from the attraction.

Important Information for Your Visit

  • Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
  • Children under 16 years of age will not be admitted without an adult.
  • You must obtain permission for all filming and photography intended for commercial purposes.
  • There is no facility for left luggage at the zoo.
  • No dogs are allowed on the Whipsnade Zoo premises.
  • Bicycles and motorbikes are not permitted on zoo premises.
  • Rollerskates, rollerblades, and skateboards are not allowed on zoo premises. However, children’s scooters are permitted under the supervision of an adult.

Useful Information

  • Address: Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF

Opening Hours:

Open daily (except Christmas Day)

Opening: 10am, Last Entry: Between 3pm and 5pm, Closing: between 4pm and 6pm (Depending on time of year)

Last admission one hour before closing time, you will NOT be admitted after this time.



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Why stop there?


The ever-increasing demand and availability for well-organised, safe and reliable trips means that we now go further afield, so while we love taking people on tours of England, Ireland and Scotland we are pleased to offer that little bit more with river tours of Amsterdam, coach tours of Paris and train trips to the chocolate capital of the world, Brussels!

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Stonehenge Tours

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Stonehenge Shore Transfers

River Thames Cruises

Stonehenge Tours from London

King Arthur Adventures of Britain

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There are so many and we cater for everyone so it may be a case of a leisurely Out of London trip to Stonehenge or you may want the buzz and excitement of a theatre tour of London – all the glitz and glamour is there. Out of London, we offer all sorts of adventures: Roman Baths, Shakespeare country, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton – you name it. Same with London – we don’t just do the round London tours – we can take you to Kew Gardens or we can take you on an expedition on the roof of the O2 Dome to the platform at the top offering spectacular views.

So we offer Out of London, Around London, Theatre and Hotels and then there are the spectacular Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day tours – what a way to celebrate the fun season.