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
European Brown Bear Talk
Come and meet our brown bears and learn about the species with the best sense of smell in the whole zoo!
Giraffe Talk
Join the Zoo’s tower of giraffes to discover what life is like as the tallest land animal in the world!
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration. This display is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Animal Talk of the Day
An extra 'Animal Talk of the Day' will be taking place at a different species each day. Please check signage at the main entrance when you arrive.
Farmyard Fun Show
Join some of your farmyard favourites for fun at at Hullabazoo Farm!
Tropical Talk
Journey into our Butterfly House and discover some of the rare and fascinating animals who live there.
Langur Talk
Swing on by Monkey Forest and learn more about our long-tailed langur friends.
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. This display is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Macaque Talk
Swing on by Monkey Forest to learn more about our troop of chattering Macaques.
Conservation Story
Join Yen Tu, our young Langur monkey, as he sets off for an adventure to find the Guardians of the Forest. This is a 10 minute interactive story written for under 8’s but suitable for all ages.
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!
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration. This display is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Greater One-Horned Rhino Talk
Come wallow with us down in Asia as we tell you all about our very own unicorn, the greater one-horned rhino!
Otter Talk
Visit our otter family and find out what makes this mischievous bunch so appealing.
Tiger Chat
Meet our new tiger, Miron, and chat to us to learn more about his amazing adaptions which helps him be a successful ambush predator.
Chimpanzee Talk
Come and meet some of your closet relatives and learn about their amazing problem-solving abilities and social skills.