Seven reasons to visit Whipsnade Zoo this Spring

Looking for things to do with the kids this spring? With 600 acres and 11,000 animals, there's fun for the whole family at Whipsnade Zoo.

1. Make, Create & Celebrate this May half term!

This May Half Term, from 24 May - 1 June, kids can unleash their creativity with Mister Maker & Rebecca Keatley. From live shows to craft workshops, this event is a hands on creative adventure - and there are prizes to be won too!

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! 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. Take a stroll down Central Avenue and enjoy a burst of colour and fragrance when our blossom trees are in full bloom.

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, every day at 12pm. 

Don’t miss out on all the fun at Whipsnade Zoo this spring. Book your tickets today for a fun-packed day out for all the family. Become a member and you can enjoy unlimited free entry to Whipsnade and London Zoos the whole year round.