Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Penguin Enclosure
In or near Whipsnade.
Penguin Enclosure — a zoo aquarium in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penguin Enclosure is a zoo aquarium located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Penguin Enclosure is a zoo-aquarium located in the West Midlands. It features a habitat designed specifically for penguins, showcasing their behaviour and adaptations in a controlled environment. This facility is part of a larger zoological and conservation effort in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8521, -0.5492
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Whipsnade
- Postcode
- LU6 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1074864494 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penguin Enclosure?
- Penguin Enclosure is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2LD), in the parish of Whipsnade.
- What is Penguin Enclosure?
- Penguin Enclosure — a zoo aquarium in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penguin Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2LD.
- Is Penguin Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — Penguin Enclosure is part of the Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Penguin Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2LD.