ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a fabulous day out for the whole family, brimming with outdoor activities at every turn. Dust off those cobwebs, ditch the sofa and bask in the fresh air with a glorious walk and outdoor activities around our 600-acre site.Dust off those cobwebs, ditch the sofa and bask in the fresh air with a glorious walk and outdoor activities around our 600-acre site. Whipsnade is home to more than 2,500 animals from over 200 different species! These range from the very small (like butterflies) to the very tall (even our baby giraffe was 7ft tall when he was born) and everything in between. Don’t miss the only sloth bear in the UK, Columbo, and find out how we’re helping to conserve some of the world’s most endangered species.