Whipsnade Zoo Tickets
Visit the UK’s largest zoo set in over 600 acres of the beautiful Chiltern Hills countryside for an amazing escape from the urban jungle
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Whipsnade Zoo key information
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Top attraction
The attraction was awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame.
Highlights
- Admire over 10,000 amazing animals at Whipsnade Zoo, including lions, tigers, rhinos, elephants, zebra, hippos and giraffes in their large outdoor enclosures.
- Don’t miss the rockhopper and African black-footed residents of the penguin pool, with its epic views from the high Chiltern Downs over the surrounding countryside.
- Discover new depths as you delve deeper into the fascinating underwater worlds of Whipsnade Zoo’s Aquarium.
- Bask in the tropical temperatures of the Butterfly House surrounded by hundreds of colourful butterflies.
- Explore the outdoor play area, perfect for burning off some energy and let imaginations run wild as kids explore over 7,800m² of themed play area.
- The kids play area includes bridges, swings, climbing frames, tunnels, sand play, mini safari jeep and so much more.
What's included
- Entry to Whipsnade Zoo
Prepare for the experience
- Please print out the e-voucher including a QR code you receive via email upon booking and show it at the attraction to exchange for an entry ticket.
Children information
- Baby changing facilities available.
- Push chairs are allowed.
- Under 3s enter free and their tickets can be added on arrival at the zoo.
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Whipsnade Zoo accessibility information
- The Zoo is wheelchair accessible.
- Carers are welcome, one carer per disabled customer.
- Limited number of wheelchairs available for hire on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please contact us for more accessibility information.
- Carer tickets are available on arrival to the zoo on production of a valid blue badge.
Whipsnade Zoo ticket restrictions
- No dogs are allowed on the premises.
- Bicycles and motorbikes are not allowed on the premises.
- Roller-skates, rollerblades and skateboards are not allowed on Zoo premises.
- Children’s scooters are permitted under the supervision of an adult. No adult scooters are allowed onsite.
- Heelys roller shoes must not be used as skates, but may be worn as shoes.
Additional information
- You must obtain permission for all filming and photography for commercial purposes.
- Guests can visit the Zoo at any time during opening hours.
- The Zoo opens daily at 10:00 am.
- Closing times vary seasonally between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
- Last admission is one hour before closing time.
- Last entry and closing times are subject to change due to special events.
- Please note that animal houses close 15 minutes before the Zoo closes.
- The Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
How to get there
- Address: Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2LF
- Road access / Directions: The Zoo is just north of London, 20 minutes from the M25 (junction 21), and signposted from the M1 (junction 9 and junction 12) and all major roads.
- By bus: Local bus services 40 and 40A operate from Dunstable to Whipsnade Zoo.
- Nearest train stations: Leagrave and Luton.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.
