The Jumbo Express
Dates: Every Day
Times: All Day

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Take a ride on one of our two impressive steam engines, Excelsior and Superior, as they weave their way through the territories of some of the world's most inspiring animals.

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Sloth bear

Sloth bears are so-called because their long curved claws resemble those of a sloth.

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© ZSLEver wondered what it would be like to feed an elephant, touch its trunk or feel its skin? Well here’s your chance.

This summer, at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, we are offering you the chance to get up close and personal with our friendly giants,

Elephant Encounters

Dom stays up late for big night out
1 July 2008

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With daylight hours at full stretch, children across the UK are pestering their parents to stay up late. It’s no different for sealions!

• Hair to stay - rare donkeys arrive at zoo
• The “fab four” move in!
• Sealions at sunset

With so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages.

Our Visitor Information page has all the information you need to plan your day.

Rhinos of Nepal
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The new Rhinos of Nepal exhibit is now open, providing an amazing new home for our greater one horned rhino herd.

Find out more about the exhibit.

Cheetah Rock

Come and see our cheetahs in their fantastic new 5,000m² enclosure, get up close and personal to these fantastic cats.

Cheetah Rock - New African Adventure

More exhibits at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Zoo support, consultancy and design

ZSL offers comprehensive expertise in all aspects of zoo management, support, consultancy and design.

International Zoo Programmes