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Bactrian camel calf born at Whipsnade Zoo
A ‘chatty’ Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in the heart of Bedfordshire. The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the 18 May, to first-time mum Orla, […]
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Whipsnade Zoo declared most popular attraction in East of England
Whipsnade Zoo is the most popular attraction in the East of England, according to figures published today by The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). The UK’s largest zoo is the fifth most popular outdoor […]
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Pride and joy for Whipsnade Zoo as second north African lioness gives birth
Whipsnade Zoo has welcomed a second litter of rare northern African lion cubs, bringing the total number of cubs at the conservation zoo to seven. The four cubs, born as part of the conservation breeding […]
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Claws for celebration: Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears wake up to signal spring is here
Whipsnade Zoo’s four European Brown bears Mana, Minnie, Naya and Cinderella, have awoken after three months of deep slumber, signalling the start of spring at Whipsnade Zoo. The foursome were spotted frolicking through their woodland […]
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Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques
Whipsnade Zoo has shared a tender picture of two motherly Sulawesi-crested macaques doting on three-month-old infant, Eka. Zoo member Mark Johnson captured the special moment between the primate parents Maggie and Bella at the conservation […]
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First-time mum Fahari delivers healthy white rhino calf at Whipsnade Zoo
A baby southern white rhino has been born at Whipsnade Zoo, marking an important step forward in the European breeding programme (EEP), which helps to conserve a genetically diverse and healthy back up population to […]
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Flurry of fawns born boost for zoo efforts to recover ‘extinct in wild’ species
The pitter patter of tiny hooves can be heard across Whipsnade Zoo this summer, as a flurry of fawns have been born including 15 of a bambi-esque deer species that was classified as extinct in […]