Your Big 5

Bring ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's Big 5 right into your living room by adopting one of our star animals.

Each adoption comes with special access to your animal’s page – full of fun and fascinating facts, exclusive photos and film footage, news and email updates.

You also get a free zoo ticket, so you can come visit your adopted animal and also see the rest of the Big 5.

Spike - African Lion
Spike, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's friendly king of the jungle

Far from being a cowardly lion, Spike is really relaxed around people he knows. He often comes up and rubs his head against the fence. He’s also a brilliant father.

Adopt Spike

Savannah - Giraffe
Savannah, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's laid back and friendly, reticulated giraffe

Savannah is a laid back, friendly and inquisitive giraffe who gets on well with the rest of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s giraffes. She’s a good mother and is very protective of her two sons.

Adopt Savannah

Leelee - Asian Elephant
Karishma, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's super intelligent Asian elephant.

Sociable Karishma loves hanging around with her friends in their lovely green paddocks, especially with her best friend Mya. As well as being clever she’s also very hairy, especially around her ears!

Adopt Karishma

Wellington - European Brown Bear
Wellington and Winslow, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's twin Eurasian Brown Bear sisters

Even though they are no longer cubs, the inseparable sisters still love to play together, especially in their pond.

Adopt our twin bears

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