Lookout Lodge

Experience the Zoo after-dark at our cosy Lookout Lodges.

Sleepover at Whipsnade Zoo, Lookout Lodge is an overnight stay with a difference. This fully hosted experience includes 3 private tours,dinner, bed and breakfast and two days zoo entry included in the price.

Led by our experienced hosts, our tours will give you an insider look at how we take care of our animals at the Zoo, and learn how we are working for wildlife around the world. The tours are only available for guests staying at Lookout Lodge, giving you unparalleled viewing of our animals when the Zoo is closed to the public. We like to keep what you see on our tours a surprise, so that you won't know what animals you will see until you get here. 

Guests also get two full days access to the Zoo, with the option to explore London Zoo on your second day! 

What's included?

• Complimentary drink on arrival
• Three exclusive after-hours tours of the Zoo at sunset, after-dark and in the morning 
• Overnight stay in a private lodge - double or twin beds
• A delicious two-course dinner
• Full English breakfast
• Free entry into Whipsnade Zoo for the two days of your evening stay, and the option to visit London Zoo on your second day.
• Free car entry to Whipsnade Zoo
• Exclusive discounts on Keeper for a Day and Meet the Animals experiences 

Preparing for your Lookout Lodge Stay

Lodge Prices

We run both Adult only and Family nights. 

The itinerary is the same on both types of night however our Host team will tailor the talks and activities on the tours for our younger guests on family nights. 

Adult nights 

• On adult only nights guests must be aged 14 years or older.
• Each lodge can accommodate a maximum of two adults (or one adult and one young adult). 

Family nights 

• On family nights children must be aged five years or older.
• Unfortunately children under five years old are not able to attend on any night. 
• Each lodge can accommodate a maximum of two adults and two children. Children will sleep on a pull-out sofa bed. 

Book your stay

January - April 2025 dates will be released at 9am on 1 November 2024.

Vouchers 

We also offer vouchers, valid for 12 months, which make the ideal present. You can book these using the links below:

Book an Adult Night Voucher 

Book a Family Night Gift Voucher 

What makes this overnight experience special?

Location

Lookout Lodge is situated in extraordinary surroundings overlooking the beautiful Chiltern Downs. 

Your neighbours for the evening include our herd of white rhinos and reindeer, who luckily are some of our quieter animals at the zoo, so won't keep you up in the night. However, in the morning some of our noisier residents like to make themselves heard, so don't be surprised if you wake up to the sound of peckish penguins, honking flamingos or roaring tigers! 

The Lodges

Our cosy lodges have everything you need for a comfortable night's stay at the Zoo and are each named after an animal you can find at the Zoo. 

Our nine lodge cabins come with either double or twin beds and each lodge has a private veranda so that you can sip your bedtime tea or hot chocolate whilst listening to the sounds of the Zoo at night. 

In-room amenities

• Comfy beds with soft linen and pillows
• Sofa bed with linens (for children on family nights)
• Kettle with selection of hot drinks
• Towels
• Hair dryer

We have separate male and female toilet and shower facilities a short walk from the lodges (please note that whilst we have an accessible toilet we do not have a fully accessible shower).