Greater one-horned rhino, ring-tailed and black lemurs and Sulawesi crested macaques got into the Halloween spirit this morning, tucking into spooky squashes to celebrate the season.
Ring-tailed lemurs Delilah and Diego, joined by black lemurs Camila and Kahagi, put their noses to the test to sniff out juicy sweetcorn and peppers hidden among the Halloween haul. Not to be outdone, the mischievous macaque troop put their dextrous hands to work, rummaging through the carved creations to dig out tasty treats of seeds and pulses. Meanwhile, rhino Hugo wasn’t fazed by the festivities at all, snuffling around the scented snacks to enjoy his mammoth-sized breakfast of hay and cabbage.
Matthew Webb, Head of Zoological Operations at Whipsnade Zoo, said: “Our zookeepers spend the whole year coming up with inventive new ways to encourage our animals’ instincts, including following scent trails and foraging to find food.
“As everyone counts down to Halloween, our zookeepers used seasonal squashes to make sure the animals don’t miss out on any of the fun – and put their incredible natural skills to the test!”
With October half-term creeping up, there’s plenty of Halloween fun in store for everyone at Whipsnade Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo. Running from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 at the UK’s biggest Zoo, visitors can bring their little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. Find out more about Boo at the Zoo and book tickets at www.whipsnadezoo.org.
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