Blog (May 2023) - Experience Bedfordshire

  • Zoo goats kick off ‘race’ around the world
    In News

    Zoo goats kick off ‘race’ around the world

    London Zoo’s pygmy goats will take on Whipsnade Zoo’s golden Guernsey goats as part of ZSL’s new Around the World in 30 Days challenge – putting their best hooves forward to encourage potential fundraisers to sign up to the month-long event.

  • New era for Whipsnade lions
    In News

    New era for Whipsnade lions

    Whipsnade Zoo has welcomed two young lionesses, Waka and Winta, who moved from Antwerp Zoo earlier this month to their new ‘queendom’ at the conservation zoo.  

  • Woburn share some Otterly lovely news

    Woburn share some Otterly lovely news

    Love is in the air at Woburn Safari Park, after Beatrix Otter, a six year old Asian short clawed otter moved to Woburn last month and found a love match with their existing otter, Kovu.

  • Baby boom at Whipsnade Zoo
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    Baby boom at Whipsnade Zoo

    The UK’s largest Zoo has welcomed a whole host of new babies this spring including northern rockhopper penguin chicks, Père David deer and Przewalski's foals  

  • CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY - KING OF THE JUNGLE STYLE!

    Celebrating a birthday - King of the jungle style!

    As the UK prepares for a nationwide Bank Holiday for the Coronation, African lions Hasani, Iniko, Zulu and Amara have had a special celebration all of their own - marking their third birthday, with Keepers making lots of fun enrichment!

  • Celebrating the Coronation at Whipsnade Zoo

    Celebrating the Coronation at Whipsnade Zoo

    Meerkats, ring-tailed lemurs and Asian short-clawed otters have all been getting into the festive spirit this week at Whipsnade Zoo, as zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend.