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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Dunstable

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, describes itself as the UK's biggest zoo. It has giraffes, elephants and close-contact animal experiences, and offers overnight stays at Lookout Lodge next to the white rhinos.

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Where to stay

  • DunstableNearest town, about 10 minutes away
  • LutonLarger town with more hotels, about 20 minutes away
  • HarpendenAffluent town with inns and B&Bs, about 20 minutes away
  • Hemel HempsteadTown about 25 minutes away
  • Leighton BuzzardMarket town about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Nearest stations named by the zoo are Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard and Luton Parkway, with a taxi for the final leg
  • Centrebus 40 and 40A run from Dunstable to the zoo
  • The ZOO bus runs from Luton Parkway via Dunstable every 90 minutes at weekends and school holidays, Easter to end of summer
  • Signposted from M1 junctions 9 and 12; M25 junction 21 is about 20 minutes away. Free external car park; driving in costs extra
TipThere is no station at the zoo, so check the ZOO bus season and times before relying on it. Outside its running period, plan on a taxi or car.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

Dunstable: Nearest town, about 10 minutes away. Luton: Larger town with more hotels, about 20 minutes away. Harpenden: Affluent town with inns and B&Bs, about 20 minutes away. Hemel Hempstead: Town about 25 minutes away. Leighton Buzzard: Market town about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

Nearest stations named by the zoo are Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard and Luton Parkway, with a taxi for the final leg. Centrebus 40 and 40A run from Dunstable to the zoo. The ZOO bus runs from Luton Parkway via Dunstable every 90 minutes at weekends and school holidays, Easter to end of summer. Signposted from M1 junctions 9 and 12; M25 junction 21 is about 20 minutes away. Free external car park; driving in costs extra.

Any tips for visiting ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

There is no station at the zoo, so check the ZOO bus season and times before relying on it. Outside its running period, plan on a taxi or car.

Which airport is closest to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo?

The nearest airport on this site is London Luton Airport, about 8 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.