Whipsnade Zoo

The UK’s largest zoo Set in over 600 acres of the beautiful Chiltern Hills countryside, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is an escape from the urban jungle. With over 10,000 amazing animals to discover, including rhinos, tigers, giraffes and elephants, there are loads of reasons to be wild about ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. A FULL DAY WILDLIFE ADVENTURE With so much space to roam, you’ll want a full day out to enjoy the lions, tigers, rhinos, elephants, zebra, hippos and giraffes out and about in their large outdoor enclosures, not to mention the moose, European bison and lynx that were once commonplace in Britain. Set amidst rolling paddocks, our Asian elephants enjoy a custom-designed Centre for Elephant Care. Keep your eyes peeled for the newest member of the elephant herd, a baby girl born on Monday 22 August 2022. Don’t miss the rockhopper and African black-footed residents of the penguin pool, with its epic views from the high Chiltern Downs over the surrounding countryside! Discover new depths as you delve deeper into the fascinating underwater worlds of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s Aquarium, then bask in the tropical temperatures of the Butterfly House surrounded by hundreds of colourful butterflies. Newly opened in 2021, the new outdoor play area is perfect for burning off some energy. It’s time to let imaginations run wild as kids explore over 7,800m² of themed play area including bridges, swings, climbing frames, tunnels, sand play, mini safari jeep and so much more!