Drive through zoo
Journey through the fields with some of Asia's biggest mammals, including the extinct in the wild Père David's deer and only true wild horse, the Przewalski's horse. Without wildlife conservation, each of these species would have been lost forever, but today you can see their herds grazing naturally at the Zoo.
Passage Through Asia is now also home to three endangered banteng cows. You'll be able spot the ensemble at the entrance to the drive-through habitat with their striking orange colour and distinctive white stockings and rump.
The natural lake is favourite spot for our deer to wade, and you will find our sika deer, which is a favourite prey of the Amur Tiger in the wild! Our 500kg domestic Bactrian camels are impossible to miss, growing a thick shaggy coat at winter to thrive in our cold weather just as they do in the wild. These fields are also a favourite habitat for native bird species, as flocks of lapwing regularly feed alongside our deer.
Visitors can either drive-through this habitat when entering by car or just take the Great Whipsnade Railway!
Père David's deer
Extinct in the wild, our Père David deer are a part of breeding programme which is working towards restoring their wild population.
Przewalski's horse
The Przewalski's horse is the world's only truly wild horse. Once extinct in the wild, together with our partners we helped restore Przewalski’s horses back to the wild in Mongolia.