
Discover delicious food and drink at Whipsnade Zoo at one of our catering outlets, with options to suit dietary needs.
Our catering outlets are predominately card payment only. Not all of our units accept cash payments, so please speak to a member of staff at each outlet for the latest information.
Base Camp Restaurant
- 10am-3pm, every day
All you need to order and pay is your phone! A QR code will be provided to view the menu, order and pay for your order so you can relax and focus on enjoying your meal.
Base Camp BBQ
Opening times are weather dependent
Download the Base Camp BBQ menu
Viewpoint Kitchen and Deli
- Viewpoint Kitchen Deli is open every day from 10am-3.30pm.
- Viewpoint Kitchen Restaurant is open every day from 12pm-3pm.
With a view overlooking our incredible white rhinos from one side, and the beautiful Downs the other, this eatery serves a combination of Al forno pasta dishes and freshly made pizzas.
Download the Viewpoint restaurant menu
Visitor Centre Cafe
- 10am-6pm, every day
Situated at the entrance of the Zoo, the cafe serves deli sandwiches, hot savoury snacks (including breakfast baps), plus your favourite hot and cold drinks.
Download the Visitor Centre food menu
Download the Visitor Centre drinks menu
Station Store Picnic Shop
- Open every day from 10am-3.30pm
Located within our Station Store next to The Great Whipsnade Railway, here you can grab a selection of sandwiches, bakery items and hot and cold drinks.
Download the Station Store menu
Hullabazoo
- 10am-5pm, every day
Pick up a drink and a snack from Hullabazoo, located next to our indoor play area.
African Outpost
- Open every day fro 10am-3.30pm

Afternoon Tea at Viewpoint Kitchen and Deli
Join us for a delicious afternoon tea, served at 2pm, on weekends and daily during the school summer holidays:
- Classic afternoon tea for 2 people (vegetarian option available) - £49.00
- Classic Children's afternoon tea for 2 children - £15.00
- Add on a bottle of prosecco for £25.00
The afternoon tea must be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance. NB: Zoo entry tickets are not included and must be purchased online prior to your visit or valid ZSL membership held. ZSL Gold members/Patrons and Fellows receive 10% discount.
Included in your afternoon tea is the following:
- A selection of sandwiches
- A selection of specialty teas (soft drink for children)
- A selection of cakes and bakery goods
Any questions please email [email protected]
All of our disposables are recycled and compostable – our 'plastic' disposables are actually made from vegetable starch!
We stopped selling single-use plastic bottles in 2016
ZSL's #OneLess campaign
As part of ZSL's #OneLess campaign, we stopped selling single-use plastic water bottles at Whipsnade Zoo, instead swapping them for a sustainable alternative in a can. Visitors can also refill their water bottles in our catering outlets across the Zoo.