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
Penguin Talk
Learn all about our flippered friends, their amazing adaptions, and the differences between the two species we look after at Whipsnade Zoo.
Elephant Talk
Say hello to Whipsnade Zoo’s largest residents, they are highly intelligent animals with excellent memories, so they might just remember you!
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration as you learn all about our birds from around the world. This demonstration is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Lemur Talk
Swing down to Madagascar with our charismatic troop of ring-tailed lemurs, which are down to around just 2000 remaining individuals in the wild. Greet our black lemurs, who are the newest members in our lemur walkthrough.
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration as you learn all about our birds from around the world. This demonstration is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Meerkat Talk
Join our mob of meerkats to learn all about their social dynamics and how even though they may appear cute to us, they’re more fearsome than you might believe!
Flamingo Talk
Admire our flamboyance of flamingos and find out why they dance their way into each other's hearts
Giraffe Talk
Join the Zoo’s tower of giraffes (and say hi to our two young calves) to discover what life is like as the tallest land animal in the world!
Lion Talk
A lion's roar can be heard 5 miles away, but maybe come a bit closer to hear our talk about these big cats!
Otter Talk
Visit our otter family and find out what makes this mischievous romp so appealing.
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.
