
If you're looking for things to do outside with the kids, here are 7 ways you can enjoy Whipsnade Zoo's 600-acre sanctuary.
There’s thousands of animals to see...
Whipsnade is home to more than 11,000 animals from hundreds of different species! These range from the very small (like butterflies) to the very tall giraffes, and everything in between. Find out how we’re helping to conserve some of the world’s most endangered species.

... And trolls are arriving for a magical summer adventure
Twelve trolls will be setting up a study at the Zoo and need children to join their team of field researchers! They've noticed that we humans get up to all kinds of puzzling antics, and many grown-ups even seem to have forgotten how to connect with nature. So, the trolls are leading an exciting mission to learn all they can about humankind – and they need the help of curious, nature-loving kids to show the way.

We're the largest Zoo in the UK
The Zoo is a fabulous day out for the whole family, brimming with outdoor activities at every turn. Proudly the biggest Zoo in the UK, there’s so much to see that it’s probably worth planning a return visit. Keep an eye on our upcoming events and daily talks and demonstrations so you don't miss out on the fun.

Dust off those cobwebs, ditch the sofa and bask in the fresh air with a glorious stroll around our 600-acre site, surrounded by free-roaming Patagonian maras and lolloping Bennet’s wallabies.
Native wildlife at the Zoo
It's a great place to look out for rare native wildlife as it’s situated on chalk grassland, one of the most endangered habitats in the UK. Over half of the country’s butterfly species have been recorded in the area, and it’s also home to a quarter of Bedfordshire’s bat hibernation sites. In 2019, a black-throated thrush chose our grounds as its home – a bird that hasn’t been spotted anywhere else in the UK for years!

Views of Chiltern Downs
If you want a Zoo with a view, things to do outside and plenty of fresh air, then we’ve got that covered. We’ve got stunning views over the Chiltern Downs, where you can see for miles and miles – including all three local counties, visible from the same spot.

Large outdoor play area
Kids can go wild as they explore over 7,800 square metres of themed play - from bridges and swings, to tunnels and a sandpit. Our adventure play area is included in your Zoo entry.

You’re saving wildlife with every visit
Whipsnade Zoo is a conservation Zoo, part of global scienc-driven charity, ZSL. If you include a donation in your ticket price, you’ll be contributing to furthering our global conservation work, so that the world is still full of diverse creatures when your little ones are all grown up.
Through our leading conservation zoo we bring people closer to nature in shared spaces of wonder and unique centres of learning, advancing knowledge to better protect wildlife today, while inspiring a lifelong love of animals in the conservationists of tomorrow.