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Lookout Lodge at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Our Lookout Lodge experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as no-one else gets to see it.
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It is a fantastic opportunity for animal lovers of all ages or those simply wanting to escape everyday life.

10/10/2024

We're so lucky to have such stunning views of the night sky here, peacefully nestled on our 600-acre site and surrounded by thousands of incredible animals ✨

25/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team!
Meet Sam

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"Since the experience opened, although I had some time off to have a baby!"

What's your favourite animal, and why?
"Wild boar! They are so clever and charming. I love their tails and squishy snouts"

What is your experience highlight?
"The sky at night, when you can see all the stars!"

Fun Fact about yourself
"I can use British Sign Language and have recently qualified as a trainee sign language interpreter"

24/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team
Meet Jo

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"This is my first year"

What's your favourite animal, and why?
"Manatees. They're gentle"

Fun Fact about yourself
"I was the first woman to be employed as an administrator by the Rugby Football Union"

22/06/2024

Are you making plans for the summer holidays? Why not bring your budding zoologists for an experience they won't forget with a stay at Lookout Lodge?

To find out more and to book head to our website here: https://www.whipsnadezoo.org/plan-your-visit/zoo-experiences/lookout-lodge-zoo-sleepover

21/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team

Meet Liv

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"This is my second year on Lookout Lodge!"

What is your favourite animal and why?
"The aardvarks! Because I love their different personalities."

What is your experience highlight?
"When the bison galloped alongside us one evening it was soooo cute!!"

Fun fact about me:
"I have skydived in Australia!!"

20/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team

Meet Naomi

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge:
"Since March this year"

What is your favourite animal & why?
"Lions. They are so impressive and yet at the same time they are just like house cats in many ways."

What is your experience highlight?
"Seeing the zoo and animals on peaceful, sunny, summer nights."

Fun Fact about yourself
"I love hiking and have completed Hadrian's Wall and the South Downs Way as well as trekking through the Himalayas."

19/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team

Meet John

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"This is my first year"

What is your favourite animal & why?
"Asian Otters- I love the squeaks they make"

What is your experience highlight?
"the romp of Asian Short Clawed Otters as they squeak and dance about"

Fun Fact about yourself?
"I once had lunch with the "Harry Potter" kids"

18/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team

Meet Kira

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"This is my 1st season but I have worked in the zoo for three years. I started in catering but have volunteered for 8 months on the farm, 6 months with deer and antelope, and am currently on elephants"

What's your favourite animal, and why?
"There's too many to choose from! A racoon, elephant, tiger or dolphin. Because they are cute and intelligent"

17/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team
Meet Lucy

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"I joined Lookout Lodge in 2023."

What's your favourite animal, and why?
"Czar, the Amur Tiger, as he loves to come over for a chat by chuffing and is playful."

What is your experience highlight?
"I honestly love this job so everything I get to do is a highlight- but I’ll never get tired of listening to the big cats roar in the evening!"

Fun Fact about yourself
"My bedroom is covered in plants, some of which have tiny dinosaur figures hidden within!"

14/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team
Meet Lauren

How long have you worked on Lookout Lodge?
"Since 2018"

What is your favourite animal and why?
"Rhinos. I've just always been fascinated by their unique-ness. They are amazing!"

What is your experience highlight?
"seeing the aardvarks awake at night is always fun. They are so weird and wonderful."

Fun fact about yourself
"I enjoy running and triathlons. In 2022 I ran the London Marathon raising over £2000 for ZSL and this year I am taking on an Olympic distance triathlon"

13/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team
Meet Amy

How long have you worked on Lookout Lodge?
"This is my fourth season"

What is your favourite animal and why?
"Rhinos - they are real gentle giants and such cute babies!"

What is your experience highlight?
"Listening to the lions roaring after dark and finding the aardvarks snuffling about"

Fun Fact About Yourself
"I love playing badminton and play for my county"

12/06/2024

It's time to meet our 2024 Visitor Experiences Team
Meet Lisa

How long you have worked on Lookout Lodge?
"This is my second year of working on Lookout Lodge and I adore it! Everyday is definitely different!"

What is your favourite animal & why?
"HIPPOS! I’m all about hippos! I could talk to you about hippos for hours! One of my favourite facts about hippos is that they secrete a red oily substance and it acts as their own sun cream! How amazing!"

What is your experience highlight?
"This is a tough question! I think giving the bongo and chimps their night time snack and seeing them at night is one of the best!"

Fun Fact about yourself?
"I’m an explorer scout leader, I have a Romanian rescue called Daisy! I volunteer with the animal sections and I love to read in my spare time"

Address

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade
Dunstable
LU62LF

Website

https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/lookout-lodge

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