Discover the wonder of wildlife at Whipsnade Zoo, the UK's biggest zoo
Across 600 acres and with over 10,000 animals to discover, Whipsnade Zoo is a conservation haven nestled in the Chiltern Hills, home to giants of the natural world including elephants, rhinos, hippos and giraffes, plus a huge outdoor play zone! It's a full day out of truly wild day 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.
Even better, Adult and Child prices for 2024 have been held at the same rate as 2023, so you can be sure whenever you choose to visit, you're getting a great deal.
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.
Don't miss...
NEW FOR 2024 │ Monkey Forest
Check out the latest addition to Whipsnade Zoo. Monkey Forest provides a woodland home to our swinging langurs, chattering macaques, miniature water buffalo and snuffling babirusa!
FInd out moreTwo 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 familyAdorable baby rhino, born March 2024
Discover Whipsnade's white rhinos, including the newest addition to the 'crash' (the name for a group of rhinos), born in March 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.
Daily live talks
Get a deeper understanding of our animals and their habitats with daily talks from Whipsnade Zoo experts.
Kids under 3 enter free
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 breathtaking sensory experiences the zoo has to offer.
The Great Whipsnade Railway
Enjoy the magic of a steam railway, passing by elephants, rhinos, deer and Monkey Forest on The Great Whipsnade Railway.
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!
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With 600 acres to explore, over 10,000 animals to discover, indoor and outdoor play areas and a huge brand new exhibit for 2024, there's never been a better time to visit.
