Talks at the Zoo

Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them.

These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day. 

Don’t miss any of our scheduled daily talks with the Whipsnade Zoo app. Offering handy reminder notifications and directions directly to the talk location. 

Daily events

Two baby giraffe calves pictured outdoors in their paddock
11:00 am - Africa

Giraffe talk

Join the Zoo’s tower of giraffes to discover what life is like as the tallest land animal in the world!

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11:30 am - Location will change daily

Animal Talk of the Day

An extra 'Animal Talk of the Day' will be taking place at a different species each day. Please check signage at the main entrance when you arrive.

Ring tailed lemur at Whipsnade Zoo
12:00 pm - Lemur Walkthrough

Lemur Talk

Swing down to Madagascar with our charismatic troop of ring-tailed lemurs, which are down to around just 2000 remaining individuals in the wild.

Blue poison dart frog
2:00 pm - Butterfly House

Tropical Talk in the Butterfly House

Join us in the Tropical House to learning more about the incredible animals that reside in our rainforest habitat.

Ruby the red panda at Whipsnade Zoo sleeping in an oak tree
3:00 pm - Base Camp

Red Panda Talk

Join us for our last talk of the day where we’ll explore the history of the red panda and what makes them such fascinating animals.

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