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From behind the scenes animal updates, to exclusive zoo baby announcements, read the latest Zoo news here. Plus, keep up-to-date on events at Whipsnade Zoo, and find out all about our amazing science and conservation work.
- Whipsnade Zoo tops all attractions in the East of England
Visit the most popular attraction in the East of England
28 March 2025We're delighted to have been ranked the fifth most popular outdoor attraction, and the 12th most visited attraction outside of London by The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).
- Fur-st steps
Fur-st time out
24 March 2025Whipsnade Zoo's second litter of lion cubs explore the outdoors for the first time
- Taking learning outdoors
UK’s largest zoo plants Tiny Forest
21 March 2025Local children plant Whipsnade Zoo's Tiny Forest
- Cub count reaches seven
Pride and joy for Whipsnade Zoo as second north African lioness gives birth
20 March 2025Welcoming four more lion cubs at the conservation zoo
- Rise and shine!
Brown bears wake from their slumber
18 March 2025Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears revel in first of spring sunshine as they awaken from hibernation
- Two kings and a queen of the savannah
Two kings and a queen of the savannah!
4 March 2025First health check confirms sexes of our trio of lion cubs
- Cubs turned explorers
Trio of lion cubs take their first steps outdoors
6 February 2025Whipsnade Zoo’s lion cub trio take their first steps outside the den
- Count me in!
The Annual Stocktake 2025
6 January 2025Whipsnade Zoo tallies up its animals in mammoth stocktake
- Pitter patter of tiny paws
Three Northern African lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
19 December 2024Welcoming three rare northern african lion cubs as part of international conservation breeding programme
- Calves first Christmas
Babies’ first Christmas
6 December 2024Treating our baby animals to an early Christmas at the Zoo.
