Directions

Road closures will be in place at the eastern end of Whipsnade village from Whipsnade Roundabout to the Old Hunters Lodge, from 10 January - 17 January for installation of a power cable. Please follow the diversion signs in place.

Length affected: From B4541 Roundabout Jct for a Distance of 190m west along B4540
Date: The closure will be in place for 24hrs a day from 10 to 17 January 2022
Diversion Route: B4540, B478, B4541

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the UK's biggest zoo. Set in 600 acres of beautiful parkland on the Chiltern Hills, north of London, the Zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

Please check your local government guidance and observe any tier restrictions that apply to you, on your journey.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is just north of London in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

Directions to Whipsnade Zoo map

By car

Only 20 minutes from the M25 (junction 21), ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is signposted from the M1 (junction 9 and junction 12) and all major roads - just follow the elephant on the above map.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo coach travel information

By bus

Centrebus local bus services 40 and 40A operate from Dunstable to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. A Whipsnade Zoo Group Ticket is available offering up to 5 people travelling together unlimited travel on the day of purchase in the Luton & Dunstable Zone plus to and from Whipsnade Zoo on services 40 and 40A. See Centrebus website for full details including costs, route maps and timetables.