ZSL Whipsnade Zoo


Escape with your family on a big animal adventure for a day out full of excitement and fun at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo!

Set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is home to over 2,500 rare and exotic animals.

New African Adventure - Be captivated by the beauty and magnificence of the fastest land animal on earth when you visit our brand new experience, Cheetah Rock.

This fantastic exhibit conjures up images of faraway places with a landscaped rock lookout and watering holes for the cheetahs. View our Zoo 'athletes' from an African style hut, where floor to ceiling glass will be the only thing separating you from the animals.

Don't miss the chance to go In with the Lemurs our lemur walk-through experience and see our new rhino calf settling into his new home, the Rhinos of Nepal exhibit.

Be amazed by our spectacular free-flying bird displays, sealion demonstrations and the strength of an elephant's trunk as can be witnessed in our Elephantastic demonstration. Take a ride on the wild side on the Jumbo Express* and let the fun-packed commentary entertain you!

With 600 spectacular acres to explore ZSL Whipsnade Zoo turns a day out into a big animal adventure for the whole family.* charges apply



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Opening Times
(2008 times)
30th March to 13th September:
Saturdays and Weekdays 10.00 - 18.00.

30th March to 13th September:
Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 19.00.

14th September to 11th October:
10.00 - 18.00.

12th October to 25th October:
10.00 - 17.00.

26th October to February 2009:
10.00 - 16.00.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Ticket Type Price (Inc. £1.60 donation)

Adult (16 - 59 years) £15.40 (£17.00).

Child (3 - 15 years) £11.90 (£13.50).

Under 3's free free.

Concession (Student over 16, Senior over 60, Disabled)
£13.90 (£15.50).

Saver Ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult 3 children)
£49.10 (£55.50)

Directions
By Car 20 minutes from M1, junction 9 & 12
By Train nearest stations Luton, Hemel Hempstead
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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Postcode for SatNav: LU6 2LF

Nearby Attractions
Ashridge Estate (3 Miles)*
A 5,000 acre countryside estate with many splendid walks. The focal point of the area is the Bridgewater Monument.
Wardown Park Museum (6 Miles)*
Wardown Park Museum is situated 1.5 miles from the centre of Luton in a beautiful landscaped park. The first floor galleries house the Luton Life displays which explore the stories of Luton people over the past 150 years.
Leighton Buzzard Railway (7 Miles)*
With its sharp curves, its steep gradients, its level crossings and its unique roadside running, the Leighton Buzzard Railway takes you back to a more relaxed age of transport.
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Nearby Hotels
The Highwayman (2 Miles)*
The Highwayman provides a friendly, informal atmosphere in a lodge-style building. Hotel facilities include a bar which serves superb food together with a selection of beers and lagers.
Holiday Inn Luton South M1 J9 (4 Miles)*
The ideal stopover, located in the countryside north of St.Albans and just 1 mile from J9 of the M1. This impressive hotel is close to many of Hertfordshire's main attractions including Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Abbey, St.
Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Luton (5 Miles)*
The Travelodge Luton is ideally located near to Luton city centre as well as being just 4 miles from Luton Airport, and close to Woburn Safari Park and Whipsnade.
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Sebright Farm Cottage (3 Miles)*
Sebright Farm Cottage is a large family luxury secluded seven bedroom house, sleeping up to 19 people, set in stunning historic parkland with easy access from London, the M1, M25.
Town Farm Cottages (3 Miles)*
Town Farm Cottage is one of seven attractive holiday cottages at Town Farm that form two sides of the central farmyard to the rear of the main farmhouse. Town Farm is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills.
The Mill (3 Miles)*
Town Farm Cottage is one of seven attractive holiday cottages at Town Farm that form two sides of the central farmyard to the rear of the main farmhouse. Town Farm is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills.
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