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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
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| Looking for: | Animals and farms, Zoos & Wildlife | | Address: | ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 2LF | | Postcode: | LU6 2LF | | Nearest City: | Cambridge | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01582 872171. |
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Description
Formerly known as Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park is set in 600-acres of Chiltern parkland on Dunstable Downs. Whipsnade is home to over 2,500 wild animals many of which are free to wander in large paddocks, emulating their natural habitat. Lions, tigers, rhinos and bears can be seen in almost natural conditions.
A full-size steam railway takes visitors past rare breeds such as the White Rhino and Przewalski's horses. Visitors may also drive their own vehicles through the parkland, seeing the animals close up, or take one of the regular shuttle buses through the park.
Whipsnade has a worldwide reputation for its role in the breeding and conservation of rare animal species and breeds.
Whipsnade has also created its very own "hill figure" - the outline of a giant (160 yards long) lion carved into the chalk hillside in emulation of the ancient hill figures such as the White Horse of Uffington and the Cerne Abbas Giant. The Whipsnade lion can be seen for miles across the downs. | Winter season 2011 - 2012 |
Base price |
Full price (Inc. donation) |
| Adults |
£15.20 |
£17.00 |
| Children |
£12.20 |
£14.00 |
| Children under 3 years |
Free |
Free |
| Concession - senior, student & disabled adult |
£13.70 |
£15.50 |
| Online saver (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) |
10% saving |
10% saving excluding donation |
Winter season 2011: 31 October 2011 - Spring 2012 |
| Mid season 2011 |
Base price |
Full price (Inc. donation) |
| Adults |
£16.70 |
£18.50 |
| Children |
£12.70 |
£14.50 |
| Children under 3 years |
Free |
Free |
| Concession - senior, student & disabled adult |
£15.20 |
£17.00 |
| Online saver (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) |
10% saving |
10% saving excluding donation |
Mid season 2011: September weekdays & October - Including half term |
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| Peak season 2011 |
Base price |
Full price (Inc. donation) |
| Adults |
£17.70 |
£19.50 |
| Children |
£13.20 |
£15.00 |
| Children under 3 years |
Free |
Free |
| Concession - senior, student & disabled adult |
£16.20 |
£18.00 |
| Online saver (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) |
10% saving |
10% saving excluding donation |
| Peak season 2011: September: weekends |
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Opening times | | | Dates | Opening | Closing | Until Saturday 29 Oct | 10.00 | 17.30 | Sunday 30 October - Spring 2012 | 10.00 | 16.00 |
- ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
- Last admission is one hour before advertised closing time. Some animal houses may close 30 minutes before this time.
- Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
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