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Refreshments / Food

There are several catering outlets at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, but some of them operate seasonal opening hours so check before a visit for up-to-date information

Lookout Café

WhipsnadeSituated on the side of the Downs with views over the five counties.

Open: Every day from 10am until an hour before the Zoo shuts.
Menu: Hot meals, a selection of sandwiches & baguettes, snacks, cakes & pastries, hot & cold
Drinks. A good offer for children
Seating: Inside for 80 people with ample seating outside

Café on the Lake

Cafe on the Lake
© ZSL
Situated by lake, across from the railway station.

Currently closed for refurbishment, will re-open in July 2008.

The Café on the Lake at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is undergoing a major £1.1m redevelopment for summer 2008 to provide more seating, improved kitchen facilities and an altogether better eating experience.

There will be a total of 350 seats. 250 of these will be outside with 150 under a rustic styled roof.

Marquee

Situated on squirrel monkey lawn, by the show areas.

Open: At the weekend from 10am until half an hour before the Zoo shuts. From February 9th every day from 10am until half an hour before the Zoo shuts.
Menu: Fast food, a selection of sandwiches & baguettes, snacks, hot & cold drinks
Seating: Inside for 100 people with ample seating outside

Kiosks

Situated at different locations within the Zoo.
Open: Seasonally, times dependant on weather conditions.
Menu: Each kiosk will offer hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice creams and a hot food item.

Vending

Situated at different locations within the Zoo.
Open: Every day.
Menu: Fizzy drinks, ice creams, hot drinks, chocolates.

Coffee shop

Situated on the main concourse at the entrance to the Zoo.
Open: Seasonally, times dependant on weather conditions.
Menu: A quality selection of coffees, light snacks, ice-creams.
Seating: Undercover for 30 people.