Discover the wonder of wildlife at Whipsnade Zoo
Explore the UK’s biggest zoo, set across 600 acres in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Whipsnade Zoo is home to over 11,000 animals, from majestic elephants and powerful rhinos to towering giraffes and magnificent big cats, including tigers and lions, and watch the playful antics of the bears as they roam their expansive habitat.
Our recent baby boom has brought even more joy to the herds! Come and meet our playful baby rhino trotting alongside its mum, our curious baby camel getting to grips with its long legs, and our gangly infant giraffes zooming around their paddock.
With vast enclosures, breath taking views, and a huge outdoor play zone, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy. It’s a Zoonormous wild adventure for the whole family.
Enjoy a day full of wonder and wildlife that you'll never forget, at Whipsnade Zoo.
Book now to secure your date - our online tickets are always cheaper than buying on the day at the gate.
As part of global conservation charity ZSL, every ticket purchase supports our wildlife conservation work around the world.
If you're still unsure when to visit, grab yourself an open-dated flexi ticket.
A perfect day out at the Zoo...
Come visit our new Northern African lion cubs!
Two litters of rare Northern African lion cubs have born here at Whipsnade Zoo within just 2 months of each other. Three-year-old lioness Winta had three cubs late last year and they have just been joined by lioness Waka's four cubs, born late January. Come and see them as they grow fast!
Learn more about the lion cubsTwo beautiful giraffe calves
Every new birth is a cause for celebration, so we're doubly excited that for the first time in decades, we've got two infant giraffes at Whipsnade Zoo. Visit Giraffe Heights to see the new arrivals - already 7ft tall and growing up-up-up fast!
Find out about our giraffe familyOur baby rhino is growing up!
Discover Whipsnade's white rhinos, including the newest addition to the 'crash' (the name for a group of rhinos), born in 2024. The baby boy weighed in at a whopping 45kg at birth and is just one member of the spring baby boom at Whipsnade which also included a spiny bundle of porcupine joy, and a langur in our new Monkey Forest exhibit.
Discover about the rhino familyThe Great Whipsnade Railway
Enjoy the magic of a steam railway, passing by elephants, rhinos, deer and Monkey Forest on The Great Whipsnade Railway. We will take you on a safari adventure you will never forget.
Plan your visit nowDaily animal talks
Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them. Check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day.
Plan your visit now
Under 3s go free all year round, so you can bring your littlest wildlife explorers for their first magical experience of seeing real giraffes, penguins, chimps and so much more up close. They (and you!) will love discovering all the thousands of leaping, roaring, splashing, diving, screeching and breath taking sensory experiences the zoo has to offer.
With 600 acres to explore, over 11,000 animals to discover, plus indoor and outdoor play areas, there's never been a better time to visit.
Book Whipsnade Zoo tickets today
How to get here
Whipsnade Zoo is well connected to major towns and main roads - despite our beautiful rural location on top of the Chiltern hills, we're within just 20 minutes of the M25, M1 and A41.
We've got a huge free car park and there's a new direct bus service from Luton this year (Saturdays, Sundays and daily during school holidays), so it's never been easier to come and visit!
