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.
Meet the animals
Make your day unforgettable by meeting our animals with one of our expert keepers.
Footplate Experience at Whipsnade Zoo
Our Footplate Experience allows you to ride on the footplate of one of our beautiful steam engines at Whipsnade Zoo.
Lookout Lodge - Stay overnight 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.
Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy (8-10 year-olds)
This two-day course includes games, challenges, trails and zookeeper activities.
Photography Workshops at Whipsnade Zoo
Our photography workshops at Whipsnade Zoo are a great opportunity to perfect your snapping skills.
Meet the tigers
A once in a lifetime experience to feed a beautiful Amur tiger. Hosted by an expert zookeeper, you'll get a unique insight into the life of an Amur tiger and the chance to ask questions about these incredible animals.
Nature Night Camping
Pitch your tent on our main lawn 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 awak
Whipsnade Zoo Junior Zoo Academy (8-10 year-olds)
This two-day course includes games, challenges, trails and zookeeper activities.
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.
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.