28 February 2025
Looking for things to do with the kids this Easter? With 600 acres, 10,000 animals and an Easter egg hunt, there's fun for the whole family at Whipsnade Zoo.
1. Egg-splore our Easter egg hunt
Join the Zoonormous Egg Hunt where you'll unravel clues, solve riddles, and crack the secret code to be rewarded with a tasty treat. Our Easter trail runs from 5 - 21 April, and is free with Zoo entry or membership.
2. Hop about with wallabies
Look out for our free-roaming wallabies and maras around the Zoo. You might spot them among the daffodils - they love to rest there. Other top places to see them are near the penguins and running in the trees between our yaks and elephant enclosure. It’s baby season so keep a look out for joeys and pups too.
3. Look out for our new arrivals
We've had lots of baby animals born in the last year! You might be lucky enough to see our lion cubs exploring their outdoor paddock, as well as two young rhinos, and giraffes. Many of our animals are endangered in the wild and the new arrivals are really important as part of European-wide collaborative breeding programmes.
4. Enjoy the spring blooms
At this time of year, the Zoo’s wildlife-friendly plants and flowers are coming into their own. Wander through the grounds and enjoy the wide variety of foliage, specially selected by our horticultural team. Later in the season, take a stroll down Central Avenue and enjoy a burst of colour and fragrance when our blossom trees are in full bloom.
Under 3s go free!
Whether your child is a toddler or school-aged, Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect place in Bedfordshire for kids to explore and let off steam. Our seasonal events, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play, and children's farm are all included in your Zoo ticket or membership. And don't forget, under 3s visit the Zoo free of charge.
5. Have an adventure in our playground
Explore our themed outdoor play area. Mini safari jeeps, swings, bridges, tunnels, climbing frames, and much more, will keep young adventurers entertained. And we have an indoor soft play area too, free with your Zoo ticket or membership.
6. Ride The Great Whipsnade Railway
Go on a safari adventure aboard one of our steam engines, Excelsior and Superior. We’ll take you on a wildlife tour across the continents. You’ll see camels, rhinos, elephants and so much more! The Great Whipsnade Railway will be running on weekends and every day during school holidays.
7. Have fun at the farm
Children of all ages can meet their favourite farm animals in our children's farm, from petting our pygmy goats, to getting even closer to our animals in our Farmyard Fun Show. Plus, you might even spot the Easter bunny!
