From behind the scenes animal updates, to exclusive zoo baby announcements, read the latest Zoo news here. Plus, keep up-to-date on events at Whipsnade Zoo, and find out all about our amazing science and conservation work.
24 July 2023Whipsnade zookeeper hand rears Extinct in the Wild birds in US ahead of first wild release
19 July 2023Four bears let their fur down at Whipsnade Zoo, galloping around their wooded home before cooling off in their pond
13 July 2023A vulnerable, red-crowned crane hatchling has received a clean bill of health from vets this week at Whipsnade Zoo
5 July 2023A flamingo chick has been adopted by new parents after being abandoned as an egg - first spending a month in an incubator where dedicated zookeepers could ensure the new-hatchling's survival.
20 June 2023Zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo hand rear baby ‘vampire' deer before they move to London Zoo next month
14 June 2023Images taken by zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo reveal a tender moment between reticulated giraffe Bashu and son Wilfred ahead of their first Father’s Day together
5 June 2023Koko the chimpanzee has celebrated reaching the milestone age of 50 at Whipsnade Zoo
23 May 2023A large team of high skilled veterinarians, equine dental experts and zookeepers have worked together to give a comprehensive dental check up to a female southern white rhino at Whipsnade Zoo
23 May 2023African lions Waka and Winta's arrival marks beginning of new pride at the UK’s largest Zoo
12 May 2023The UK’s largest Zoo has welcomed a whole host of new babies this spring including northern rockhopper penguin chicks, Père David deer and Przewalski's foals