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 attraction, and the 12th most visited attraction outside of London.
Proving its strong visitor appeal and fantastic value for money, Whipsnade Zoo has experienced a whopping 37 per cent increase in visitors since 2019.
Whipsnade Zoo’s Director of Zoo Operations Owen Craft said: “Families choose to come to Whipsnade Zoo for an adventure-filled day out, with over 600 acres to explore and 11,000 animals to discover – from our herd of majestic and massive Asian elephants, down to the tiny but incredibly important extinct-in-the-wild pupfish species we have in our freshwater aquarium.”
“2024 was an excellent year for Whipsnade Zoo, with the opening of our brand-new habitat Monkey Forest introducing our visitors to some of the most endangered animals in East Asia, as well as providing a platform to educate families about the vital need for the conservation of these sadly threatened species in the wild.”
“As part of global conservation charity ZSL, every person who comes through our door contributes to our vital conservation work across the globe. We hope our visitors leave not only having had a fantastic day out creating lasting memories, but with a new admiration for and understanding of the amazing wildlife we share our planet with. These first-hand experiences are crucial for inspiring the next generation of conservationists and creating a world where all wildlife can thrive.”
Visitors to the conservation zoo in April will be able to take part in a Zoonormous Easter egg hunt, as well as Easter crafts and a packed roster of special animal-talks, while in summer the UK’s largest zoo will become home to 12 giant, folklore inspired trolls in a world premiere for the latest exhibition by Danish artist, Thomas Dambo.
ZSL, the international charity behind Whipsnade Zoo, will also be kicking off the countdown to its 200th anniversary on the 29th of April, which marks one year to go.
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