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 pass holders 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 aim to be informative and fun. Marwell Oryx Club is 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 Pass Holder please see our Annual Pass page.
Oryx club
Our meetings are FREE to all Junior Marwell Annual Pass Holders 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 Sience & Learning Centre - Pre-Booking is essential.
Sessions are at 3 levels to accommodate all individuals’ needs.
Session Times (except December) are:
- Juniors (4 - 8 years): 10:30am - 12:30pm or at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Seniors (9 - 12 years): 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Gemsboks (13 - 16 years): 2:00pm - 4:00pm
how to book
Pre-Booking is essential each month by the Wednesday before each meeting. Numbers may be restricted, and a waiting-list operated.
Phone Gill or Karen on 01962 777960 or email: gillb@marwell.org.uk with your:
- Name
- Age
- Annual Pass number
- Session group you would like to attend
2010 Oryx club dates
- 17 January - afternoon session only, for members who have previously attended an Oryx Club session
- 21 February - Poo!
- 21 March - Flight
- 18 April - Click Click and Oryx Challenge launch 2010
- 16 May - Hoofs, horns and unicorns
- 20 June - Enrichment
- 18 July - Family activity day, bring a picnic and make a day of it
- 19 September - Rod's new world. Challenge entries closing date
- 17 October - Who lives with who? Challenge winners announced at 13:00
- 21 November -Watch the birdies
Gemsbok group meetings and activities will be varied.
Updated April 10
Things to remember
- Annual pass 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 members are required to have one adult present with them throughout the meeting. Seniors are supervised by Marwell Oryx Club Volunteers.