The beasts of old England are back! They roamed these streets before you.  Hunted near your supermarkets.  And even grazed in your back garden!  The wild beasts that once called England home are returning to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.  Meet bears, European bison, wolves, lynx and moose, along with the mystical wolverine.  There are animals that our ancestors hunted - and sometimes were hunted by!  Follow the trail to see the mammals behind the myths, understand their origins and how they lived.

With acres of beautiful countryside, outdoor enclosures filled with some of the world's most awesome animals such as lions, elephants, rhinos and giraffes as well as fantastic views across the Chiltern Downs, every visit is sure to be a big adventure!

Opening Times

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day

• From 19 February 2018: 10am-5.30pm (last entry at 4.30pm)
• Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult

Superpowers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

From Friday 30 March - Sunday 15 April 2018 you can test your superpowers at the Zoo! Are you as fast as a cheetah or as strong as a wolverine?

Kids will be able to embark on a fantastic Superpowers Trail around the Zoo, encountering animals with astonishing abilities. Families will be able to test their agility against that of a monkey, their sense of smell against that of a brown bear, and see if they have the super-stealth of a tiger.

Children of all ages will be given a special comic book, packed with fun activities to guide them around the Zoo's brand new Superpowers Trail. With fascinating facts to find out and super-selfies to take, kids will love completing their own super-adventure around the UK's largest zoo.