If you fancy an alternative Jubilee celebration, take a trip out of the city for Zoobilee at Whipsnade Zoo.

When: May 28 to June 5

Where: Whipsnade Zoo

Ticket price: Included in admission. Under 3s and members go free.

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Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style this May half term with a visit to Zoobilee at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. There’s something for everyone with matriarch animal talks, lawn games and a royal photo exhibition.

Join in with a wild teddy bears’ picnic, try your hand at a traditional fête game or treat yourself to a pre-bookable afternoon tea box.

Many of the Zoobilee activities are free with an entry ticket or membership card.

• Teddy bears’ picnic. Bring along your teddy at 1.15pm each day for sing-along songs and storytelling.
• Traditional fête and lawn games. Have a go at the coconut shy or try your luck with hook a duck! Then head over to the lawns to join in with noughts and crosses or 4 in a row.
• Native species zone. Test your bug hunting skills before getting stuck in with eco-friendly crafts, such as building bug hotels.
• Tuck into delicious food options. Pre-book an afternoon tea picnic box, treat yourself to fairground snacks and enjoy classic British pie and mash. Don’t forget to decorate your own cupcake in true Platinum Jubilee style
• Get the royal treatment. Have your face painted, take a whirl on the classic carousel or take a ride in a safari car.
• Plus see the Zoo’s 10,000 amazing animals

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