Please make sure you have read our Private Hire Agreement before booking. A signed copy will need to be sent to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo before the date of your party:
Hullabazoo Private Hire Agreement (202.43 KB)
Ever wanted to have Hullabazoo Soft Play exclusively for your little ones and their friends? Well now is your chance.
Private Hire of Hullabazoo gives your child and their friends’ exclusive use of Hullabazoo Indoor Play once it has shut to the public.
The private hire includes:
- Access to the zoo for the party guests from 3.45pm onwards. They can drive into the park and will be directed to the Cloisters car park.
- The organiser will be allowed access to the zoo from 3.30pm to allow them to set up.
- Two hours exclusive use of Hullabazoo from 4pm to 6pm. Your group must have vacated Hullabazoo by 6.15pm.
- Maximum of 60 children (total of 150 people including adults). Children must be aged 10 years and below to go on the equipment.
- Unlimited squash for the children (Plastic cups will be provided).
Please make sure you have read our Private Hire Agreement before booking. A signed copy will need to be sent to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo before the date of your party: 
Hullabazoo Private Hire Agreement (202.43 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the price?
- Access to the zoo for the party guests from 3.45pm onwards. They can drive into the park and will be directed to the Cloisters car park.
- The organiser will be allowed access to the zoo from 3.30pm to allow them to set up.
- 2 hours exclusive use of Hullabazoo from 4pm to 6pm. Your group must have vacated Hullabazoo by 6.15pm.
- Maximum of 60 children (total of 150 people including adults). Children must be aged 10 years and below to go on the equipment.
- Unlimited squash for the children (Plastic cups will be provided).
How much does it cost?
Our private hire sessions cost £350.
Do members get a discount?
Members get a 10% discount so will pay £315
Can I spend the day in the zoo before my Private Hire Session?
Our private hire bookings do not include entry into ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. The host of the party can access the zoo at 5.30pm to allow time to set up in Hullabazoo Indoor Play. Your guests will not be able to access the zoo until 5.45pm.
If you wish to spend the day in the zoo before your private hire session tickets can be purchased online at http://www.zsl.org/tickets
How many children can I bring?
The maximum number of children that you can bring is 60, although the total number of people including adults must not exceed 150.
Is there a first aider available?
ZSl will provide at least 1 member of staff who is first aid trained who will be present during the party.
What are the age restrictions?
Children must be aged 10 years or below to access the equipment in Hullabazoo Indoor Play.
What do I need to bring with me?
Unlimited squash and plastic cups are provided for your group but you will need to provide everything else.
Are we allowed to bring a birthday cake?
You are more than welcome to bring a birthday cake with you; however you are not allowed to use candles due to the sensitivity of our sprinkler system.
Can I bring a guest who has additional needs?
Yes, we welcome children with additional needs. Do let us know if you are planning on bringing along a child with additional needs by phoning 0344 225 1826 and we will do all we can to ensure that their needs are met wherever possible.
When do we need to arrive and how do we get there?
The host should arrive at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo at 5.30pm to ensure they can set up Hullabazoo Indoor Play ready for their party to start at 6pm. Guests will not be able to access the zoo until 5.45pm.
Where can we park?
All of those people attending the party can drive into the zoo and will be directed to our Hullabazoo car park.
Please email us at hullabazoo@zsl.org or call 0344 225 1826.
