Walk of the week

Join one of our team on a relaxing guided walk around the Zoo.

This 90 minute walk and talk will be an opportunity to spend time with our experts, getting behind-the-scenes info and occasionally strolling off the beaten track of the Zoo. Each walk is held on a Thursday at 10.30am, starting from the Visitor Centre at the main entrance.

Meet other like-minded Zoo visitors and breathe in our big green spaces while admiring the picturesque surroundings - nurturing both body and mind.

Each week's walk will have a different theme, our upcoming schedule is:

• 18 April: Spots and Stripes  - Why is a tiger stripy? Why does a cheetah have spots? Find out camouflage and adaptations of patterned animals and how it helps them in the wild.
• 25 April: World Book Day - Read all about it! Discover the childhood books that inspired a generation of presenters and other animals that made it into literary history.
• 2 May: Mustelid Mayhem  - Returning from last year, it's the month of May. Must be mustelid time!!
• 9 May: Animals in Science-Fiction (part II) - Join us for our 2nd year of animals in science fiction. We'll be deep diving into the inspiration of well-loved stories and exploring how A.I. is used in conservation. 
• 16 May: Whipsnade in Bloom - Join the horticulture team on a trip to the downs to see Whipsnade like you've never seen it before. Please note, this tour will include steep inclines and uneven surfaces. 
• 23 May: International Day for Biological Diversity - Celebrate Whipsnade's biodiversity and uncover nature's challenges and good news conservation stories. 

After a short break for May Half Term, Walk of the Week will return from the 6th June.

Joining these walks is free of charge other than paid entry to the Zoo for non-members. Please arrive early to avoid queues at Zoo entry.

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