Media Centre

Meet the Whipsnade Zoo Media Team

The Whipsnade Zoo press team is here to help, please get in touch with any one of us. If you have an image request, or need information on carrying out any media activity at Whipsnade Zoo, just drop us a line.

Press Office

[email protected] 

• 07889 043 843

The ZSL press team looks after media activity for Whipsnade Zoo, and can answer queries about our animals, conservation projects and special events. 

If you’ve got a media request for Whipsnade Zoo, would like to do some filming about our work or projects at Zoo or simply have a question that you think we can help with, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Rebecca Blanchard

Media Manager - ZSL

[email protected]

• 07889 043 843

Rebecca oversees the Whipsnade Zoo press team. Please get in touch with any queries relating to Whipsnade Zoo, media partnerships with Whipsnade Zoo, broadcast projects and documentaries or if you'd like to find out more about Whipsnade Zoo’s conservation work.

Laura Birch

Press Officer - Whipsnade Zoo

[email protected] 

• 07890 039 169

Laura looks after media activity for Whipsnade Zoo, and can answer queries about our animals, conservation projects and special events. If you’ve got a media request for Whipsnade Zoo, would like to do some filming about our work or projects at the conservation zoo or simply have a question that you think we can help with, please don't hesitate to contact Laura. 

Stephanie Deas

Press Officer - Fundraising and Commercial

 [email protected]

• 07890 039 164

Stephanie looks after all media for Whipsnade Zoo’s charitable activities – from our packed schedule of fundraising events to appeals and campaigns. Stephanie also manages media activity for Whipsnade Zoo’s catering, retail outlet, online shop, and all experiences, including overnight stays and Keeper for a Day. Please get in touch if you have a media query about these.
 

Want to film your next production at Whipsnade Zoo?

ZSL’s iconic Zoos and historic venues have made perfect backdrops for many films, photography shoots and television programmes. Commercial film shoots incur a location fee, and if you are looking to use any of ZSL’s venues or locations, seeking to reproduce a ZSL-owned image or conduct research for a project that is not about the work of ZSL, please email [email protected]. 

MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMERCIAL filming

Urgent out-of-hours enquiries

• [email protected]
• 07889 043 843

Please note that only calls will be responded to. The text message/WhatsApp inbox is not manned for this number.

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