Whipsnade Zoo covers a large area, vehicles are permitted within the grounds at an additional cost. Please note Whipsnade Zoo is not a safari park.
When visiting Whipsnade Zoo by car there are two options:
- You may park in our free external car park and walk around the Zoo
- You may drive into the Zoo and park in specified areas around the Zoo
Please note, if our external car park is closed, for example due to snow or icy conditions, visitors will be able to drive into the Zoo free of charge. Our team will be on hand to advise you if this is the case.
Prices for both options can be found below:
Car Entry
Please note car entry is purchased on arrival and cannot be pre-booked.
28 October 2024 - 14 February 2025
| Car entry - ZSL Silver Members and non-members (Free external parking is available opposite entrance) | £15 |
| Car entry - ZSL Gold Members (Free external parking is available opposite entrance) | £7.50 |
| Car entry - Patrons and Fellows (Free external parking is available opposite entrance) | FREE |
Please note, we are closed between 20 January - 24 January and 27 January - 31 January.
Whipsnade Zoo address
Our full address is Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF.