Whipsnade Zoo Dates and Times

Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

Get set for adventure as you explore the UK's biggest zoo: 600 acres of wide-open space and over 10,000 animals including the ever-popular elephants, giraffes and penguins. With extensive outdoor play facilities, steam train rides* and set amongst the beautiful Chiltern Hills countryside, Whipsnade Zoo is a full-day experience for the whole family, perfect for escaping the urban jungle.

*Selected dates. Check here for details

Please note that Whipsnade Zoo will be closed for routine annual maintenance 20-24 January and 27-31 January 2025.

Entry to the Zoo will only be permitted from the time slot booked. We strongly advise booking your tickets early to avoid disappointment. 

Not sure when you want to visit? Choose a day that suits you within the next 12 months with a Flexi ticket.