About this experience
See elephants, giraffes, lions, and more in the lovely setting of England’s Chiltern Hills with an entrance ticket to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Enjoy a perfect day out with your family on a full-day tour.
Highlights
- Let the kids’ imaginations run wild with 7,800 square meters of themed play area
- Meet a pride of African lions and hear their iconic roar
- Get up close and personal to the majestic rhino in their huge paddock
- Enjoy daily talks and demonstrations from zookeepers, all included in the price
- Spend the day at the UK's biggest zoo, set in 600 acres of parkland on the Chiltern Hills
What's included
- Entrance ticket to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Enjoy a family day out to discover over 10,000 animals, including lions, tigers, rhinos, elephants, zebra, hippos, and giraffes. See moose, European bison, and lynx, animals once commonplace in Britain.
Visit lions, tigers, rhinos, elephants, zebra, hippos, and giraffes in their large outdoor enclosures. Don't miss the rockhopper and African black-footed residents of the penguin pool, with its surrounding countryside views.
Next, discover new depths as you delve deeper into the fascinating underwater worlds of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's Aquarium. Learn about endangered fish and the zoo's conservation efforts. Then, bask in the tropical temperatures of the Butterfly House, surrounded by hundreds of colorful butterflies.
When your kids need to burn off some energy, check out the new Hullabazoo outdoor play area, which opened in 2021. Let their imaginations run wild as they explore the over 7,800 m² themed play area, including bridges, swings, climbing frames, tunnels, sand play, mini safari jeep, and so much more.
Operating hours
10:00-16:00
Terms & conditions
• ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day
• Last admission is 1 hour before the advertised closing time
• Children under 16 years old will not be admitted without an adult
• No dogs are allowed on ZSL Whipsnade Zoo premises
• Bicycles and motor bikes are not allowed on the zoo premises
• Barbecues are not permitted
• Roller-skates, rollerblades, and skateboards are not allowed on the zoo premises
• Children's scooters are permitted under the supervision of an adult
• Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats