Our animal talks

Today at Whipsnade Zoo

Talks at the Zoo

Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them.

These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day. 

Don’t miss any of our scheduled daily talks with the Whipsnade Zoo app. Offering handy reminder notifications and directions directly to the talk location. 

Daily events

A group of African black-footed penguins at Whipsnade Zoo
11:00 am - Penguins

Penguin Talk

Learn all about our flippered friends, their amazing adaptions, and the differences between our two species.

Two elephants at Whipsnade Zoo in their grassy paddock
11:30 am - Asia

Elephant Talk

Say hello to Whipsnade Zoo's largest residents, they are highly intelligent animals with excellent memories, so they might just remember you!

A red panda mum and baby on a branch with leaves in the background
2:00 pm - Basecamp

Red Panda Talk

Join us in the Himalayas where we'll explore the history of the red panda and what makes them such fascinating animals.

Blue morpho butterfly
2:30 pm - Butterfly House

Tropical Talk in the Butterfly House

Join us in the Butterfly House to learning more about the incredible animals that reside in our rainforest habitat.

Puff the wolverine at Whipsnade Zoo
3:00 pm - Europe

Wolverine Talk

Time travel back 8000 years when wolverines still roamed UK soils and discover what enables the wolverine to be such a successful scavenger.

Download the Whipsnade Zoo app

Plan your day with the Whipsnade Zoo app to get the most from your visit. Explore with step-by-step navigation to your favourite animals, habitats, or eateries. Keep up to date with all the latest talk times so you won't miss a thing.

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