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Don't miss out on the latest news from Whipsnade Zoo!
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.
- Meet our new arrivals
Flamingo chicks taken under wing of Whipsnade zookeepers
11 July 2024Flamingo chicks born at Whipsnade
- Three little pigs
Critically Endangered Visayan warty piglets born
3 July 2024Critically Endangered Visayan warty piglets born
- Supporting our science-led conservation charity
We are delighted to have HM King Charles serving as our Royal Patron
14 May 2024We are delighted to have HM King Charles serving as our Royal Patron
- Whipsnade Zookeeper helps hand rear Extinct in the Wild bird
Whipsnade Zookeeper helps hand rear Extinct in the Wild chick ahead of hopeful first wild release
13 May 2024Claire McSweeney is working in the US to care for rare sihek
- Bluey and Bingo to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May Half Term
TV favourites Bluey and Bingo to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May Half Term
8 May 2024Bluey and Bingo to visit Whipsnade Zoo
- Fluffy baby camel born at Whipsnade Zoo
Baby camel born at Whipsnade Zoo
7 May 2024Baby camel, Sally, has been born at the UK's largest Zoo.
- Animals after dark
A night at the Zoo
29 April 2024The images, taken during the overnight Lookout Lodge experience, show never-before-seen views of the Zoo after dark
- Baby rhino enjoys spring sunshine
Baby rhino enjoys spring sunshine
18 April 2024A 100kg baby rhino has well and truly found its feet after being pictured running and jumping around its 21-acre paddock at Whipsnade Zoo.
- Swing in to Monkey Forest
Swing in to Monkey Forest
28 March 2024The UK's largest zoo opens an enormous monkey habitat ahead of the Easter holidays
- New arrival at Whipsnade Zoo
Baby rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo
15 March 2024Giant bundle of joy born at Whipsnade Zoo
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