Whipsnade Zoo

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, located in Bedfordshire and surrounded by the breathtaking Chiltern Hills, offers a unique location for your special day. Ceremonies are held in stylish suites which break out onto elegant lawns, and views of exotic animals provide stunning photos to savour forever. Whether you require a sparkling reception with canapes for 600 guests or a dinner dance for a select few, our dedicated event co-ordinators will make sure it is day to remember!

To add to the experience, a vintage steam train is available to whisk your wedding guests off on a memorable expedition around our 600 acres and we have a Sunset Safari package which is a 30 minute drinks reception, followed by a Safari Bus ride around the Zoo (canapés are an upgrade).

On tle lead up to your wedding, our chefs will happily work to your brief creating delicious dishes or if a specialist cusine is required, we have 3 accredited caterers to choose from. Our sustainable food is sourced locally where we can, using organic and Fair Trade produce where possible.

For your peace of mind, you will see all profits from your wedding go directly into our global conservation projects, helping critically endangered animals and their habitats.

OFFER: If your wedding is out of season (Oct to Apr), then don't be afraid to ask our friendly event co-ordinators for your 15% discount on room hire!

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Address:  Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable, Dunstable
Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF
Contact:  01582 873 831
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Weddings, Receptions, Civil Partnerships, and Ceremonies Exotic animals in 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland Romantic Photograph locations with views of Chiltern Downs FREE parking for all guests Vintage Steam train available Sunrise or Sunset Safari receptions for guests

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Reviews for Whipsnade Zoo

    • 23 Mar 2011, Hollie and Barry Morrison rated Whipsnade Zoo  


      Everyone that was involved on and before the day were fantastic. We had such an amazing day and even though we were running late on things they still went smoothly. This meant less stress for us!!

    • 23 Mar 2011, Mr and Mrs Springthorpe rated Whipsnade Zoo  


      Having looked at a couple of other venues, we came across Whipsnade and knew on out first visit that we wanted to get married there. Lovely buildings, amazing views for photos, fantastic food, great value for money and perfect for a real family wedding for all ages to enjoy. We booked around a year in advance and the staff were all very knowledgeable and experienced to help us through the process. They were extremely accomodating for organising any meetings we wanted to organise and responded to our email enquiries the same day. Most importantly they listened to what we wanted and ensured that our special day was to be just as we envisioned. The day itself was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The Whipsnade team knew our structure of the day and made us feel relaxed by being so calm and organised. The food was fantastic, the room changes very slick and went unnoticed by all the guests. we have had so many messages of thanks from all our guets saying what a fantastic day they had. We enjoyed our day so much, we'd love to have an anniversary reunion in a few years time!

    • 23 Mar 2011, Emma and Julian Kaye rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      A huge thanks
      A huge thanks to all the team who no silly request was too much, for putting up with my pre-party nerves and for all who put so much care and attention to detail with the setting of the room. The room looked amazing, the food surpassed our expectation and everything about the whole experience, culminating in the party, will be remembered by all our family forever!

    • 23 Mar 2011, Catherine and Rory Steward rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      The staff were fantastic
      The staff were fantastic and made my day so special. I can not recommend this venue enough as everything I wanted was done and to such a high standard. Everyone that came said it was the most fun that they have ever had at a wedding and I am pleased that this is where I chose to hold it. I can not think of a bad word to say about anything at Whipsnade, it's Perfect, fantastic and wonderful.AAAA******* Thank you to everyone at Whipsnade for all that you do, they went above and beyond what was expected.

    • 23 Mar 2011, Smith Ivey rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Our day was perfect
      Our day was perfect, from the food, and service to the animal experience which made the day truly unforgettable, we couldn't have wished for more.28.08.10

    • 23 Mar 2011, Mallika rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Excellent
      Thank you very much for all the support and help. It helped us a lot. I will recommend your venue to who ever I come across.

    • 22 Jun 2009, Amy and Richard rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Lovely Venue
      We had a thoroughly enjoyable time. It was very well organised, the service was polite, timely and attentive. The food was delicious and well presented.

    • 19 Jun 2009, louise and paul rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Perfect Location
      Thank you so for all your help with the wedding, everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and commented how lovely the venue, food and staff were.

    • 19 Jun 2009, Ed and Jackie rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Beautiful Setting
      A special thanks to all the kitchen staff for a lovely meal and to all the waiting staff for being so joyful and kind. Everybody enjoyed the day.

    • 19 Jun 2009, Julie and Darryl rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Fantastic!
      We couldn''t have asked for a better day, all the waiting staff and bar staff were fantastic.Wish we could do it all over again...

    • 19 Jun 2009, Sarah and Mark rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Very impressed
      All of the staff were fantastic, everybody had a wonderful day, could not find fault with the venue and were very impressed.

    • 01 May 2009, Carolyn & Peter, Parents of the Bride rated Whipsnade Zoo  

      Relax & Enjoy !
      Thankyou, we had a thoroughly enjoyable time !Our guests have praised the whole day - how well organised it was and how the staff and service was polite,timely and attentive - the food was delicious and well presented - You were right we were able to relax and leave it all to the venue team !

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Facilities for Whipsnade Zoo

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Outdoor
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
DJ Facilities
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator
Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Allows Private Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
150 to 250 guests
250 to 400 guests
More than 400 guests

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Special Offers for Whipsnade Zoo

Special Offer from Whipsnade Zoo

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is excited to offer an off season 15% discount off room hire each year for the months of Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, and Apr

Book your wedding and civil ceremony here at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on selcted dates in 2012 and recieve 10% off your final bill.  This offer is not available to previously confirmed bookings.  Terms and conditions apply.  Contact us for further details by quoting , Say 'I do' at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

 

Real weddings on Whipsnade Zoo

Natalie & James
Natalie & James' Wedding
Bedfordshire
02-Oct-2010