From behind the scenes animal updates, to exclusive zoo baby announcements, read the latest Zoo news here. Plus, keep up-to-date on events at Whipsnade Zoo, and find out all about our amazing science and conservation work.
5 June 2023Koko the chimpanzee has celebrated reaching the milestone age of 50 at Whipsnade Zoo
23 May 2023A large team of high skilled veterinarians, equine dental experts and zookeepers have worked together to give a comprehensive dental check up to a female southern white rhino at Whipsnade Zoo
23 May 2023African lions Waka and Winta's arrival marks beginning of new pride at the UK’s largest Zoo
12 May 2023The UK’s largest Zoo has welcomed a whole host of new babies this spring including northern rockhopper penguin chicks, Père David deer and Przewalski's foals
19 April 2023Przewalski's horse foal takes first steps at Whipsnade Zoo in conservation boost for the Endangered species
6 April 2023White rhinos, wolverines and lemurs celebrate Easter early at Whipsnade Zoo
29 March 2023Six baby pygmy goats have joined Whipsnade Zoo’s Hullabazoo Farm herd
23 March 2023Whipsnade Zoo is inviting visitors to get closer to wildlife and meet hippos Hodor and Lola
15 March 2023Critically Endangered Visayan warty pig family forages for sweetcorn ahead of their first Mother’s Day at Whipsnade Zoo
21 November 2022Our adorable behind-the-scenes pics of its towering new arrival – a six-foot-tall baby giraffe born on Remembrance Day.