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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2LF, England
01582 872 171
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Dunstable
4.0 of 5 stars 162 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Owner description: Enjoy and epic day out at the UK’s biggest ZooSet in 600 acres of panoramic scenery and rolling Chiltern Hills, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a group adventure... more » Owner description: Enjoy and epic day out at the UK’s biggest ZooSet in 600 acres of panoramic scenery and rolling Chiltern Hills, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a group adventure on an altogether different scale…See the elephants on their daily walk around the Zoo, view the majestic rhino in their huge paddock, meet our lion pride, spot the cheetahs as they speed by and don’t forget to look up our lofty giraffes too! « less
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Dunstable
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you like to see animals in close to their natural habitat, then ZSL Whipsnade is the place to go. You can take the car in or leave it in the car park and walk around the extensive grounds. The animals are all well kept and look comfortable in their compounds.

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Luton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Have been a member of Whipsnade for two years now and I think its a brilliant place to visit. And a great place for photography. Sure sometimes it can be impossible to see some of the animals, but its half the fun trying to spot them. I've never once left the park disappointed because I hadn't seen anything There a... More

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Warwickshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

My first thoughts of this zoo are, don't bother if you can visit Chester or even Twycross instead. This attraction is massivley overpriced and in need of some TLC. Spread out over a large site isn't too much of a problem but signage is, and staff are not engaged when one doesn't know the way around. I pre-booked my tickets... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This zoo has the feel of a wild-life preserve more than a formal zoo with concrete enclosures. Visitors walk through a number of paths that border animal enclosures through the park. Many of the animals are commonly know exoctics - lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebra, tigers. There are several aquatic animals (flamingos, otters, etc) but the park is not a place... More

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Farnborough Hampshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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A wonderful experience. Saw this overnight trip reviewed in the Telegraph and booked straight away. As weather forcast was fair for arrival day decided to look round the Zoo before our official stay, entry included in price. Animals have great enclosures and were easy to see, notices and directions are informative, plenty of parking to allow viewing without too much... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

There are so many animals to see and in such great surroundings it is a paradise for children. Lots of places to picnic or eat in restaurants.

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Tetbury, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
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Only recently introduced but these Overnight stays at Zoo just AMAZING - recommend to anyone. They have different evenings for families or couples, the staff are really helpful, fun and informative and the whole event is worth every penny. Accommodation comfy and cosy (separate loo/shower block). You start with "bubbles" go off round zoo for sunset safari in a big... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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the animals have so much freedom ,lovely day out ,plenty to do for the kids.

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northampton
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Been here many times as a child and now with my own children. Amount of animals is fantastic, seen baby elephants awww and lions really close up. Sea lion show is great and a must but arrive in good time as fills up quick. Lovely grounds and views! Everything is outside so best to go if weather is nice. Kids... More

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hertfordshire
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Had a great time, despite the weather. Keepers are very passionate about the park and its animals, they are doing some great conservation projects. Lodge was compact but nice and clean with tea/coffee facilities. Food was lovely. Woke up early and went outside in the morning to be greeted by Mara's,bunnies and wallabys, and a fabulous view across the downs.... More

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