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Elephant Walk © ZSL Elephant calf Scott joins jumbo walkabout 28 Feb 2012
The youngest member of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s elephant herd put his best foot forward as he took part in his first official walkabout.
Merlin bird with keeper © Jim Garnett Merlin in training for first ever show 15 Feb 2012
See ten-month-old Belle join Birds of the World this February half term!
Pancake tortoise with a lemon © ZSL Pancake tortoise enjoys a Shrove Tuesday treat 14 Feb 2012
He may share his name with a pancake but thankfully this is the closest this creature will be getting to a frying pan on Shrove Tuesday.
Elephants are counted in the 2012 annual stocktake at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo © ZSL Mammoth task for zookeepers in the annual stocktake 10 Jan 2012
Zookeepers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo have got the mammoth task of counting every animal at the Zoo for the annual stocktake.
Lynx Kitten © ZSL Zoo babies of 2011 8 Jan 2012
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Baby elephant with mum Aziza © ZSL Baby elephant at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo 18 Dec 2011
Visit our new elephant calf this holiday at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Baby common hippo Hippo baby makes a splash 13 Dec 2011
A baby hippo has made its debut splash in the public pool at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Rhubarb the lynx kitten © ZSL New kittens wowing public with the “lynx effect” 11 Dec 2011
Perched inside a tree-trunk hideout, Rhubarb the lynx kitten looks over his paddock at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Chimp Festive activities running through December 10 Dec 2011
Meet our real-life reindeer herd this Christmas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Elephants with Christmas presents © ZSL Jumbo Christmas for Elephants 8 Dec 2011
The elephants at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo are set to enjoy a mammoth Christmas celebration this year, with some pachyderm-perfect pressies.
Karishma painting © ZSL Painting Pachyderm at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo 2 Oct 2011
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s resident artist is busy putting the finishing touches to her latest masterpieces, ready to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day this weekend.
Elephant Mother And Baby © ZSL - DS Jumbo Celebrations at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo 22 Aug 2011
Elephant Appreciation Weekend: 24-25 September 2011
Young keeper Tom Shetland on the farm at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Zoo Academy aims to inspire animal carers of the future 4 Aug 2011
Animal courses for would-be vets and keepers are being launched at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this summer, giving a practical taste of the realities behind such sought-after jobs.
Uno the giraffe sticking out his tongue © ZSL Giraffe Uno aims to be number one with the females 20 Jul 2011
A new male giraffe at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is learning to “walk tall” to gain the attention of the females in the paddock, where he’s one of the smallest in the group.
Sapo, the new baby pygmy hippo at Whipsnade, greets the camera © ZSL Pygmy hippo takes his first swim 20 Jul 2011
He may be tiny but pygmy hippo Sapo made a big splash when he took a dip in his outdoor pool.
Gail Emma on bicycle with lemurs at Whipsnade Zoo © John O Reilly Join Cycletta, Britain’s first all-female national cycling event 1 Jul 2011
No one’s going to ride roughshod around the ladies of Vinghoe Velo’s cycling club who will be joining Olympic sportswoman and keen cyclist Gail Emms at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to launch Cycletta, sponsored by Sky Ride, Britain’s first all-female national cycling event.
Elvis the chimp holding an apple at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Chimps set to catch the treats at Zoo Nights 29 Jun 2011
Playful chimps at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo will be getting in on the action at Zoo Nights when the zoo opens late for one night only this Friday (1st July).
Zoo Nights Sunset A fun-filled night at the zoo 21 Jun 2011
On 1 July, crowds will flood into Zoo Nights at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for a night of special entertainment, set to a backdrop of some of the most fascinating animals on earth.

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