Chimp turns 40
A chimpanzee has reached the grand old age of 40 at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.
Elephant bath time at Whipsnade Zoo
Baby elephant cools down in the warm weather
Endangered penguin chicks cared for at Whipsnade Zoo
A pair of African black-footed chicks are being hand-reared by staff at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire
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Chimp turns 40
A chimpanzee has reached the grand old age of 40 at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.
Read the full storyElephant bath time at Whipsnade Zoo
Baby elephant cools down in the warm weather
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Endangered penguin chicks cared for at Whipsnade Zoo
by Lauren Hall
A pair of African black-footed chicks are being hand-reared by staff at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire
Read the full storyFlinstone link for Penguins
Two baby penguins abandoned by their parents have been named after characters from the Flinstones.
Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles are being hand reared by keepers at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.
Once the pair get their first waterproof coating they will move into the Zoo's penguin training pool where they will learn to swim and feed in the water.
Chimps solve puzzles for fun
Research at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire has shown that just like human crossword addicts, chimpanzees love having their brains teased.
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Botzman settles in to his new home
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New arrival at Whipsnade Zoo
A baby rhino has been unveiled to the public at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. The one-horned rhino has been named Jamil and already weighs around 18 stone. It's thought he'll eventually weigh over 2 tonnes.
Whipsnade Zoo begins animal count
Keepers are counting more than 2,500 animals at Whipsnade Zoo including invertebrates, birds, fish, mammal, reptiles, and amphibians.
The count is required as part of the zoo's license, and all of the information is logged into the International Species Information System where it is used to manage international breeding programmes for endangered animals.
Gallery: Animals at Whipsnade Zoo enjoy the snow
Animals at Whipsnade Zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire have been enjoying the wintery weather.
Read the full storyElephant art causing stampede
Asian elephant Karishma is being trumpeted as a big star in the art world. One of her paintings has been put up for auction on eBay to raise money for conservation projects. The 14-year-old animal lives at Whipsnade Zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire. Previous works have raised £10,000.
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