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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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Trolls to take up residence at Whipsnade Zoo
Twelve larger-than-life trolls are taking over Whipsnade Zoo this summer, and they’re on a mission to understand how humans connect with the natural world around them. Arriving on summer solstice on Saturday 21 June and […]
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CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term
Families visiting Whipsnade Zoo this May half term will have the chance to get creative with their favourite TV stars, when CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley visit the UK’s largest zoo. From Saturday […]
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Whipsnade Zoo confirms sexes of African lion cubs and chance for you to pick their names
Whipsnade Zoo’s quartet of 12-week-old northern African lion cubs have had their first health check, allowing keepers to confirm the sexes of the conservation zoo’s newest arrivals. The cubs were microchipped and vaccinated during the […]
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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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Whipsnade Zoo’s lion cub trio take their first steps outside the den
Whipsnade Zoo’s trio of Northern African lion cubs have been pictured taking their first exploratory steps outside, under the watchful eye of their mother Winta. The nine-week-old cubs appeared tentative at first, but with a […]
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Whipsnade Zoo tallies up its animals in mammoth stocktake
Zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo have kicked off the New Year by counting every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate, as part of the conservation zoo’s Annual Stocktake. Last year saw the arrival of many new […]