Event type
Tour
Event status
Open
Dates
9 January - 17 July
Duration
1h 30m
Price
Free with Zoo entry
Join one of our team on a relaxing guided walk around the Zoo.
This 90 minute walk and talk will be an opportunity to spend time with our experts, getting behind-the-scenes info and occasionally strolling off the beaten track of the Zoo. Each walk is held on a Thursday at 10.30am, starting from the Visitor Centre at the main entrance.
Meet other like-minded Zoo visitors and breathe in our big green spaces while admiring the picturesque surroundings - nurturing both body and mind.
Each week's walk will have a different theme, our upcoming schedule is:
- 13th February: Birds at Whipsnade - Fly, flutter, or simply walk with us, as we talk through some of the incredible birds that call Whipsnade Zoo home.
- 27th February: ZSL Biobank - Discover the vital work that ZSL is doing in its biobank to save species and preserve the genetic diversity for the future.
- 6th March: International Women's Day - We celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th March each year, so join us today to learn about the incredible science taking place in ZSL by our women and non-binary scientists and educators. - This tour will be fully audio described.
- 13th March: Mother's Day - We are delighted to have some new mothers on site, so let's see how they are getting on and what motherhood means for different species.
- 20th March: WZ Breeding Successes Past & Present - Whipsnade is world famous for breeding. Join us today to find out about our past & present success stories.
- 27th March: Things are not as they seem... - Our perception of animals has been shaped by art, taxidermy, and opinion. Join us to find out how this impacted how we view certain species and if this reputation is fair!
- 3rd April: World Aquatic Animal Day - We celebrate World Aquatic Animal Day every year on the 3rd April, so let's deep dive as we discover the fin-tastic animals and the crab-ulous habitats in which they call home.
Joining these walks is free of charge other than paid entry to the Zoo for non-members. Please arrive early to avoid queues at Zoo entry.
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