Preparing for your education visit
Please see the information and links below for all of the information you will need for a visit to Whipsnade Zoo.
A map of the Zoo, either downloads a PDF or our Map App.
Coaches can park for free in the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo car park, subject to available space, Coaches are not able to enter Whipsnade Zoo.
Please see our complete guide on finding your way to the Zoo by public transport. Whether you're coming by bus, train or car, this page has all the information you need.
- Our activity sheets to help pupils to make the most of their time in the Zoo. These sheets are designed to encourage observation and discussion.
Download some of our online resources for use before, during and after a trip to the Zoo.
Please support ZSL’s sustainability aims and print all resources double-sided and fold them in half to make a booklet.
Have you booked your education workshop? Workshops are curriculum linked and available during UK term time. Workshops are FREE from 1 September to February half term. Charges apply from the February half term to the end of the summer term.
There are a number of spaces that can be used by school groups for lunches. If there is fair weather, we have abundant outdoor green spaces to use as picnic areas.
If it's a bit drizzly on your visit, there is a covered picnic area outside Hullabazoo outdoor play and another outside the butterfly house that you are welcome to use.
Check the school tab on our map app, for all sheltered areas.
Students aged 16 or under must be supervised at all times
The health and safety of our visitors is one of our main priorities. To help ensure this, all students must be supervised whilst in the Zoo. Those aged 16 or under must always be with a designated adult from your school. Students aged 17-18 do not need to be with an adult at all times, but school staff must be in the zoo and contactable during the trip.
To enable this, we offer:
- One free supervising adult with every five primary students (including EYFS)
- One free supervising adult with every ten secondary, Post-16 & HE students
- Free entry for 1-to-1 staff supporting SEND students
Have your students take home a special ZSL souvenir as a reminder of their time at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Save time and hassle by ordering souvenirs ahead of time to be picked up in bulk during your visit at the main gift shop. Or have your order sent directly to your school. Please contact [email protected] for more details
