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So Elephantastic!
13 May 2008
Go elephant crazy this summer by getting a unique close-up insight into the daily lives of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s elephants.
13 May 2008
Go elephant crazy this summer by getting a unique close-up insight into the daily lives of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s elephants.
© John O’Reilly
Spring newcomers set for Whipsnade debut
29 Apr 2008
Spring has sprung with a vengeance at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo with new births and new arrivals bringing a changing scene with the new season.
29 Apr 2008
Spring has sprung with a vengeance at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo with new births and new arrivals bringing a changing scene with the new season.
© ZSL - DS
Dom the sealion makes a splash
29 Apr 2008
Dom the sealion is growing up fast, he has already started training with his family and is making a splash in the daily shows.
29 Apr 2008
Dom the sealion is growing up fast, he has already started training with his family and is making a splash in the daily shows.
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Cheetah Rock now open
18 Mar 2008
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is proud to open the gates to Cheetah Rock – its fantastic flagship exhibit for the world’s fastest land mammal.
18 Mar 2008
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is proud to open the gates to Cheetah Rock – its fantastic flagship exhibit for the world’s fastest land mammal.
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Zoo baby makes an ‘Ele-of a debut!
7 Feb 2008
There was no time for a trunk call when the latest baby arrived at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo – this elephant calf was within shouting distance!
7 Feb 2008
There was no time for a trunk call when the latest baby arrived at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo – this elephant calf was within shouting distance!
© John O’Reilly
Baby white rhino is 54th born at zoo
23 Jan 2008
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has a new arrival – a bouncing baby white rhino. The lively calf is already gamboling around its winter quarters watched carefully by proud mum Nowana. Watch a video of the new calf here.
23 Jan 2008
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has a new arrival – a bouncing baby white rhino. The lively calf is already gamboling around its winter quarters watched carefully by proud mum Nowana. Watch a video of the new calf here.
ZSL Whipsnade zoo counts them big and small!
15 Jan 2008
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo kicked off the New Year with its annual stocktake – counting all its animals to make sure the animal tally is correct.
15 Jan 2008
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo kicked off the New Year with its annual stocktake – counting all its animals to make sure the animal tally is correct.
Star-struck camels search for three wise men
18 Dec 2007
Three young camels are getting ready for Christmas ….. They’ve found the star at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo but there’s still no sign of a king!
18 Dec 2007
Three young camels are getting ready for Christmas ….. They’ve found the star at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo but there’s still no sign of a king!
Baby rhino is a one-horned wonder at Whipsnade
26 Nov 2007
He may be heavy but he sure is cute – ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s newest baby is already a hefty 70kg and he’s only 10 days old! The male Asian one-horned rhino came into the world in rocket fashion early on Guy Fawkes Night, 5th November.
26 Nov 2007
He may be heavy but he sure is cute – ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s newest baby is already a hefty 70kg and he’s only 10 days old! The male Asian one-horned rhino came into the world in rocket fashion early on Guy Fawkes Night, 5th November.
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Elephants lead the way with Jumbo-sized trek
2 Nov 2007
With the season of Autumn in full swing, what better way to keep off the pounds than a bracing walk on the Chilterns, in the company of more than 200 rare and endangered animals.
2 Nov 2007
With the season of Autumn in full swing, what better way to keep off the pounds than a bracing walk on the Chilterns, in the company of more than 200 rare and endangered animals.
Giraffes lick their way into Halloween!
24 Oct 2007
Keepers are giving their reticulated giraffes a frightfully fun piece of action to celebrate the ghostly season of Halloween. Six pumpkins, carved with the traditional Jack O Lantern faces have been provided as a special spooky treat.
24 Oct 2007
Keepers are giving their reticulated giraffes a frightfully fun piece of action to celebrate the ghostly season of Halloween. Six pumpkins, carved with the traditional Jack O Lantern faces have been provided as a special spooky treat.
© Jane Russell – Bedfordshire News
Dom is having a ball!
24 Sep 2007
The lively sea lion pup is now in the main arena pool and making his presence known at the shows.
24 Sep 2007
The lively sea lion pup is now in the main arena pool and making his presence known at the shows.
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Corncrake breeding tops century!
4 Sep 2007
Celebrations are taking place at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this week with news that more than 100 rare corncrakes have been bred this year for reintroduction into the wild.
4 Sep 2007
Celebrations are taking place at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this week with news that more than 100 rare corncrakes have been bred this year for reintroduction into the wild.
© ZSL - DS
New stallion is the “mane” attraction
9 Aug 2007
Size really doesn’t matter if you’re the only stallion with three mares to choose from. That’s the lucky position little Nikki finds himself in at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
9 Aug 2007
Size really doesn’t matter if you’re the only stallion with three mares to choose from. That’s the lucky position little Nikki finds himself in at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
© ZSL - DS
Dom the sea lion pup makes a splash at Whipsnade!
24 Jul 2007
He’s shiny, black and loves the water, that’s Dominic, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s first sea lion pup for five years.
24 Jul 2007
He’s shiny, black and loves the water, that’s Dominic, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s first sea lion pup for five years.
© ZSL - Simon Rayner
New show is Elephantastic!
1 Jul 2007
A new daily demonstration in our purpose-built elephant arena presents these huge and majestic animals in action, giving you an exciting learning experience.
1 Jul 2007
A new daily demonstration in our purpose-built elephant arena presents these huge and majestic animals in action, giving you an exciting learning experience.
Lemurs get in with the music for Zoo Nights
25 Jun 2007
Our lemurs are a lively bunch and are preparing for Zoo Nights this Friday. To give them a taste of what’s in store, our keepers have been given some steel drums, which are proving intriguing playthings for the little scamps!
25 Jun 2007
Our lemurs are a lively bunch and are preparing for Zoo Nights this Friday. To give them a taste of what’s in store, our keepers have been given some steel drums, which are proving intriguing playthings for the little scamps!
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Spring sees four camel calves born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
15 May 2007
No less than four bactrian camel calves have been born this Spring and can be seen snuggling up to their mothers in their paddock at the Asian Drive-through.
15 May 2007
No less than four bactrian camel calves have been born this Spring and can be seen snuggling up to their mothers in their paddock at the Asian Drive-through.
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Baby giants take their first steps at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
28 Mar 2007
Not one, but two giant bundles of fun have been born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Our Asian rhino calf was born early on New Year’s Eve 2006 to mother Behan, while an Asian elephant calf arrived late on Friday 19th January to proud mum Kaylee. You can view a video of the babies online.
28 Mar 2007
Not one, but two giant bundles of fun have been born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Our Asian rhino calf was born early on New Year’s Eve 2006 to mother Behan, while an Asian elephant calf arrived late on Friday 19th January to proud mum Kaylee. You can view a video of the babies online.
© ZSL
Get In With The Lemurs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
27 Mar 2007
Our exciting new exhibit In With The Lemurs is now open.
27 Mar 2007
Our exciting new exhibit In With The Lemurs is now open.
© Manie Grobler, KKWRC
Successful release of rare mountain gazelles
6 Mar 2007
ZSL is delighted to announce the successful release of a group of captive bred Idmi, or mountain gazelles in Saudi Arabia. This project is particularly significant as it is the first successful release for the species in over ten years.
6 Mar 2007
ZSL is delighted to announce the successful release of a group of captive bred Idmi, or mountain gazelles in Saudi Arabia. This project is particularly significant as it is the first successful release for the species in over ten years.
© ZSL - Daniel Sprawson
Picnicking with mara at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
3 Mar 2007
Pack up your picnic and head over to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for the chance to relax in the sun with our free ranging mara.
3 Mar 2007
Pack up your picnic and head over to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for the chance to relax in the sun with our free ranging mara.
© Alice Henchley ZSL
Global warming will catastrophically impact Antarctic species
12 Feb 2007
Senior ZSL scientist Dr Alex Rogers highlights the threat that climate change poses to a wide range of Antarctic species.
12 Feb 2007
Senior ZSL scientist Dr Alex Rogers highlights the threat that climate change poses to a wide range of Antarctic species.
© Aidan Weatherill
ZSL uses tiny “Oyster cards” to track wasps
24 Jan 2007
Female wasps have been fitted with mini “Oyster card” style tags so scientists can track their movements between nests.
24 Jan 2007
Female wasps have been fitted with mini “Oyster card” style tags so scientists can track their movements between nests.
© Joanna Cross, Dunstable Gazette
Animals add up to full house at Whipsnade
18 Jan 2007
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park is kicking off 2007 with its annual stocktake – counting all its animals for the year.
18 Jan 2007
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park is kicking off 2007 with its annual stocktake – counting all its animals for the year.
