Young people love animals and know so much about them too. Even more important is that they really care! So, Marwell’s Oryx Club is perfect for children who want to get involved with Marwell Wildlife and learn more about the work we do both in the UK and overseas.
All junior annual members aged 4 to 16 can attend Oryx Club activities which include free monthly meetings at the park. The meetings are suitable for different age groups and the emphasis is equally on learning and FUN!
The meetings are on wildlife and conservation themes and organised by Marwell volunteers with the support and assistance of Marwell staff.
Many Marwell Oryx Club members have gone on to be involved with wildlife in later life – it’s a great place to start.
We want our children to inherit a planet rich in wildlife and they are also the guardians of the future. Oryx Club is part of that hope.
If you are interested in becoming an annual member please see our Annual Membership page.
Oryx club
Our meetings are FREE to all Junior annual members between the ages of 4 and 16 years old. They are held on the third Sunday of each month (except August and December) in the Science & Learning Centre
Pre-Booking is essential.
Sessions are at 3 levels to accommodate all individuals’ needs.
Session Times are:
- Juniors (4 - 8 years)
- Seniors (9 - 12 years)
- Gemsboks (13 - 16 years)
how to book
Pre-Booking is essential each month by the Wednesday before each meeting. Numbers may be restricted, and a waiting-list operated. Please note bookings cannot be taken until after the previous meeting has taken place.
Phone our membership team on 01962 777960 or email: membership@marwell.org.uk with your:
- Name
- Age
- Annual membership number
- Session group you would like to attend
2012 Oryx club dates
| Date | Morning (Juniors) | Afternoon |
Jan15 |
Afternoon only 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
|
Feb 19 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
1.30pm to 3.30pm |
Mar18 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
1.30pm to 3.30pm |
April 15 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
May 20 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
June 17 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
July 22 |
Challenge day |
Check in between 10.30am and 2.00pm latest |
Sept 16 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
Oct 21 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
Nov 18 |
10.30 to 12.30 |
1.30pm to 3.30pm |
Download the Oryx Club Programme 2012 here
Gemsbok group meetings and activities will be varied.
Updated January 2012
Things to remember
- Annual membership cards must be shown to gain free admission to the park.
- Pre-Booking is essential each month by the Wednesday before each meeting. Numbers may be restricted, and a waiting-list operated.
- All meetings will be held in the Science & Learning Centre at Marwell.
- Come suitably dressed for the weather for walk out in the park.
- Junior annual members are required to have one adult present with them throughout the meeting. Seniors are supervised by Marwell Oryx Club Volunteers.