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.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Whipsnade Zoo dog friendly?
- Assistance dogs are not currently permitted inside Whipsnade Zoo because the zoo has free-roaming animals such as mara, wallabies, Chinese water deer and muntjac.
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Where is ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?
- Whipsnade Zoo, the UK’s biggest zoo, is set in 600 acres of beautiful parkland on the Chiltern Hills near Hertfordshire, north of London.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.
