Introducing ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Explore acres and acres of epic adventure at the UK’s biggest zoo.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo brings you closer to nature, with stunning scenery and herd-fulls of huge outdoor enclosures overlooking the beautiful Chiltern Downs.
Interactive Zoo map
New to the Zoo? Get to know your way around and the animals that call ZSL Whipsnade Zoo home with our NEW interactive map.
Wild Wild Whipsnade
They roamed these streets before you. Hunted near your supermarkets. And even grazed in your back garden! The wild beasts that once called England home are returning to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in our latest attraction, Wild Wild Whipsnade.
Meet the bears, European bison, wolves, lynx, wild boar and moose that were once native to our country, along with the mystical wolverine. These are the animals that our ancestors would have hunted – and sometimes were hunted by!
Meet the animals

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has hundreds of species of animal for you to discover.
Non-stop feeding time
Come and try some delicious hot food , prepared with ethically-sourced ingredients using as many local suppliers as possible.
Animals in action

Spend the day learning more about our amazing elephants, see the high-flying birds of the world and watch Sealion Splash.
Recent customer feedback
- A full day out - on average families spend over four hours at the Zoo
- Great attraction - eight out of ten visitors would recommend a visit to the Zoo
- Don't miss some of our most popular exhibits:
Wild Wild Whipsnade , Lions of the Serengeti , Cheetah Rock , In with the Lemurs , Rhinos of Nepal .
Useful visitor information

With so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages.
Our Visitor Information page has all the information you need to plan your day.
Fast Zoo info: Opening times | How to find us | Zoo map | Ticket prices




