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Read the latest features from Whipsnade Zoo!
From behind the scenes updates, to 'meet the zookeeper' features, discover more about Whipsnade Zoo and our amazing animals. Plus, we'll give you some top tips for visiting, reveal fun facts about our animals, and tell you how you can get involved in our events and conservation work.
- What’s it like working on Christmas Day?
Meet the zookeepers working on Christmas Day
19 December 2024Our dedicated zookeepers will be on site to ensure our animals have a happy Christmas.
- The 12 animals of winter at Whipsnade Zoo
Animal winter adaptation facts
16 December 2024Here are Whipsnade Zoo’s 12 animals of winter – see how many you can spot on your Christmas visit.
- Eleven fun facts about reindeers
11 fun facts about reindeer
29 November 2024Did you know that reindeers eyes change colour?
- Halloween Animals: Spooky or Sweet?
Halloween Animals: Spooky or Sweet?
11 October 2024Animals associated with Halloween may seem spooky on the surface, but their reputations are largely built on myths, superstitions and misunderstandings. Let’s take a look at some of these Halloween animals behind the myths surrounding them.
- Are you ready for the Elf to arrive?
Animal themed Elf on the shelf Ideas
25 September 2024We've got the best ideas for some animal themed Elf on the shelf mischief!
- Hidden Talents and Sporty Skills
Unexpected Athletes
29 July 2024Learn all about the surprising athletic abilities of some of our animals
- Beating the heat!
Beating the heat! 7 ways animals keep their cool in the summer sunshine
15 July 20247 ways animals keep their cool in the summer sunshine
- Visit Whipsnade Zoo in autumn
7 reasons to visit Whipsnade Zoo in autumn
21 September 2023This autumn is a great time to visit the Zoo and explore our 600 acres of beautiful open space as the seasons change.
5 ways to immerse yourself in wildlife at Whipsnade Zoo
18 September 2023The best ways to immerse yourself in wildlife at Whipsnade Zoo
