Whipsnade Zoo

Type:Wildlife / Safari Parks & Zoo

Whipsnade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF

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About

Explore a world of wildlife like never before at Whipsnade Zoo, the largest zoo in the UK. Enjoy a full day of adventure making incredible memories. Experience thousands of amazing animals and learn how, as a ZSL conservation zoo, we're protecting their future.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adultfrom £27.70 to £34.75 per ticket
Child 3 - 15from £19.40 to £22.10 per ticket
Child Under 3Free
Seniorfrom £25.90 to £29.70 per ticket
Studentfrom £25.90 to £29.70 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

ACCESS TO KEY AREAS

  • Lift: There are lift(s) available.  An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
  • Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. 

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Autism Friendly
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchairs available

BUILDING ENTRANCE

  • Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift. 

Catering

  • Picnic area
  • Restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Public toilets
  • Shop
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

GENERAL

  • Assistive listening system: There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.   
  • Changing Places toilet: There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.  
  • Designated quiet times: Designated quiet times, during which noise levels are reduced to meet the needs of people with sensory sensitivities e.g. autistic visitors, are available. 
  • Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. 
  • Emergency alarm with flashing lights: There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario. 
  • Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people: Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. 
  • Enclosed outdoor area: There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use. 
  • Fast-track queuing: Fast-track queuing is available for disabled customers.  
  • Seating at regular intervals: Seating is available at regular intervals.  
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible viewing area: A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available providing an optimal vantage-point to view performances, presentations or activities. 

Key Features

  • No Smoking Attraction

PARKING

  • Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
  • Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance: There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance. 

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • Off site parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Cash Accepted
  • Groups Accepted

RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR

  • Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements. 
  • Table service as standard or on request: Table service is available as standard or on request. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.  

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Only 20 minutes from the M25 (junction 21), Whipsnade Zoo is signposted from the M1 (junction 9 and junction 12) and all major roads - just follow the elephant on the above map.

Public Transport Directions

South Beds Dial a Ride operates local bus service 40, funded by Central Bedfordshire Council, from Dunstable to Whipsnade Zoo.

Opening Times

Season (28 Mar 2026 - 2 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 18:00
Season (3 Sept 2026 - 23 Oct 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Season (24 Oct 2026 - 12 Feb 2027)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00