Last entry to the Zoo is one hour before closing.
Members, Patrons and Fellows don't need to pre-book their visit at the moment and can visit with their valid membership ID cards, during the opening hours stated below, at their leisure:
| Dates | Opening | Last Entry | Closing |
| 30 March 2025 - 7 September 2025 | 10am | 5pm | 6pm |
| 8 September 2025 - 24 October 2025 | 10am | 4pm | 5pm |
| 25 October 2025 - 13 February 2026 | 10am | 3pm | 4pm |
Last entry and closing time subject to change due to special events.
- Please note, our animal houses and Passage through Asia close 15 minutes before the Zoo closes.
- Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
Whipsnade Zoo address
Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2LF
Zoo terms of entry
Zoo terms of entry
- Permission must be obtained for all filming and photography for commercial purposes
- Children under 16 will not be admitted without an accompanying adult.
- No dogs are allowed on the Whipsnade Zoo premises
- Bicycles and motorbikes are not allowed on Zoo premises
- BBQs not permitted
- Rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards are not allowed on zoo premises. Children's scooters are permitted under the supervision of an adult. No adult scooters are allowed onsite.
- Heelys roller shoes must not be used as skates, but may be worn as shoes.
- Please note, there is no provision for left luggage.