Enormous new monkey habitat to open at the UK’s largest zoo Opening Friday 29 March
The UK’s largest Zoo isn’t monkeying around this Easter, as Whipsnade Zoo promises to transport visitors to the forests of southeast Asia– with the unveiling of Monkey Forest.
It will be the first time visitors to the conservation zoo will see Sulawesi crested macaques and François langurs . Visitors...
Young conservationists can be Vets in Action this half term at Whipsnade Zoo
Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 February 2024
Wannabe vets can put their animal care skills to the test at Whipsnade Zoo this February half-term - with Vets in Action, an exciting role-playing experience for children .
From Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 February, kids can...
UK’s largest Zoo launches overnight slumber parties from Monday 15 January
The UK’s biggest Zoo is inviting kids to live out their dreams and spend the night at soft play, with the launch of Hullaba-snooze – a brand new overnight experience at Whipsnade Zoo’s Hullabazoo indoor play.
Spending the evening within roaring distance of the Zoo’s amazing animals, groups of 20 or more...
Boo at the Zoo at Whipsnade Zoo Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October
For a wickedly entertaining October half-term, families can trick or treat themselves to a trip to Whipsnade Zoo for its spooktacular annual Boo at the Zoo .
From Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October , visitors to the conservation zoo can celebrate all things spooky during a fang-tastic day out for the whole family....
Coronation Countdown Keepers at London and Whipsnade Zoos prepare for Coronation Weekend celebrations
Animals at ZSL’s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend.
Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to...
Kids can play a wild game of giant Top Trumps around Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term Saturday 27 May - Sunday 2 July 2022
Have you got what it takes to win the Whipsnade Zoo Top Trumps crown? This May half-term and beyond, families are invited to the conservation zoo to play the wildest game of giant Top Trumps yet.
From Saturday 27 May to Sunday 2 July, children can face-off...
Hip Hip Hooray! Whipsnade Zoo launches UK’s first hippo experience Tickets on sale from 23 March 2023
In a UK first, Whipsnade Zoo, is inviting visitors to get closer to wildlife and ‘Meet our Common Hippos’ Hodor and Lola – as part of an exciting new experience at the conservation zoo.
From Thursday 4 May hippo fanatics will be able to join expert zookeepers behind-the-scenes at...
Get jitters with the critters Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October
For hairy but not too scary Halloween fun, families can trick-or-treat themselves to a trip to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this October half-term - with Boo at the Zoo .
From Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October , visitors to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo can celebrate all things spooky during a fang-tastic day out for the whole family.
Nature Nights from Saturday 4 June – Saturday 3 September
The UK’s biggest Zoo is inviting guests to pitch their tents and spend the night amongst 10,000 animals, with the launch of Nature Nights at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo .
With selected dates available between Saturday 4 June to Saturday 3 September , families can set up camp in the heart of the Bedfordshire based conservation...
Easter Egg Trail Saturday 2 April – Sunday 24 April at Whipsnade Zoo
This Easter holidays, those searching for an egg-stra special family day out should look no further than ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s Easter Egg Trail.
From Saturday 2 April to Sunday 24 April , children and their grown-ups can take part in an Easter egg hunt with a difference at the UK’s largest Zoo, where five giant eggs...
