Visitor Information

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With so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages.

This page has all the information you need to plan your visit.

Summer Ticket Prices

Ticket Type

Price

Inc. £1.60 donation

Adult (16 – 59 years)

£15.40

£17.00

Child (3 – 15 years)

£11.90

£13.50

Under 3's

free

free

Concession (Student over 16, Senior over 60, Disabled)

£13.90

£15.50

Saver Ticket
(2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult 3 children)

£49.10

£55.50

Buy tickets online

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Group Visits

With discounted group rates, group catering, free daily animal events and coach parking facilities, it’s the perfect time to bring your group along to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for a big day out. Find out more about group visits

Access

Disabled access

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is considered reasonably wheelchair friendly. Access to the Woodland Bird Walk may cause wheelchair users some difficulty, as it is covered by bark chippings in order to subdue the noise. Find out more about disabled access

Directions

Directions to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and a map of the area surrounding the site. How to find us

Car parking and admission

More information about parking and vehicle admission prices at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

EcoZoo

Hippo
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ZSL is working hard to improve the way we manage our Zoo sites to reduce negative environmental impacts and enhance ecological and social benefits.

Find out what ZSL are doing

Terms of Entry

  • Permission must be obtained for all filming and photography for commercial purposes.
  • Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
  • We do not allow re-entry to the zoo .
  • No dogs are allowed on the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo premises.
  • Bicycles and motor bikes are not allowed on Zoo premises.
  • BBQs not permitted.
  • Scooters, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards are not allowed on zoo premises.
  • Heelys roller shoes must not be used as skates, but may be worn as shoes.
  • Please note, there is no provision for left luggage.

Opening Times

2008 opening times

 

 

Dates

Opening

Closing

30th Mar - 13th Sept (Saturdays and Weekdays)

10.00

18.00

30th Mar - 13th Sept (Sundays and Bank Holidays)

10.00

19.00

14th Sept - 11th Oct

10.00

18.00

12th Oct - 25th Oct

10.00

17.00

26th Oct - Feb 2009

10.00

16.00

  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
  • Last admission is one hour before advertised closing time.
  • Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.

Meet the Animals

Baby Elephant
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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is one of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks.

It is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

Meet some of the most popular animals here.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Map

Refreshments

The zoo has a variety of on-site catering outlets, perfect for anyone feeling peckish.

More about our refreshment facilities

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