The ultimate animal experiences and more
Go on the ultimate animal adventure with us and experience wildlife like never before. Make memories which last a lifetime and take in the full wonder of the natural world, by meeting our animals, experiencing the life of a Zookeeper and sleeping over at the Zoo.
- Find out what it takes to be a zookeeper
Keeper for a Day at Whipsnade Zoo
The only Keeper for a Day experience in the UK where you get to work with rhinos, giraffes and elephants all in one day.
- Walk our Alpacas
Alpaca Walking Experience
Take one of our alpaca's for a gentle stroll around the Zoo before we open to the public.
- Work with a keeper in our warm butterfly house
Keeper in the Butterfly House Experience
Work with our experienced keeper who will work with you for one hour teaching you some of the jobs they do before the zoo opens to the public
- Behind the scenes tours of Whipsnade Zoo
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tours at Whipsnade Zoo
Find out more about Whipsnade Zoo's conservation and breeding programmes with endangered species on one of our behind the scenes tours
- Feed our elephants
Meet the Elephants
Hand feed our elephant family and get to know their individual personalities, and how they are helping inform elephant conservation work in the field.
- Walk our Goats
Farm Walking Experience
Take one of our Goats for a gentle stroll around the Zoo before we open to the public.
- Sleepover at the Zoo
Lookout Lodge - Sleepover at the Zoo
Experience the Zoo after-dark at our cosy Lookout Lodges. We provide three entertaining and educational tours around the Zoo including a sunset tour, torch-lit night tour and a morning tour.
- Children can join in with exciting animal-themed activities
Zoo Explorers at Whipsnade Zoo (5-7 year-olds)
Zoo Explorers is a fantastic one day course for children aged 5–7 who are ready to explore the Zoo.
- Perfect for teens looking to pursue animal-based careers
Whipsnade Zoo Academy (15-17 year-olds)
Join us for an exciting five-day course designed for 15-17 year olds who wish to become zoo keepers or pursue other animal related careers and studies such as vets and vet nurses.
- Children can learn about animals and make new friends
Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy (8-10 year-olds)
This two-day course includes games, challenges, trails and zookeeper activities.
- Feed our giraffes
Meet the Giraffes at Whipsnade Zoo
Get up close to the world's tallest animals with this special Meet the Giraffes experience.
- Camping at the Zoo
Nature Night Camping
Pitch your tent and spend the evening discovering what both native and exotic animals get up to at night. Test your knowledge of animals before going on a torchlight expedition around the Zoo to see what you can find and who is still awake.
