Month: June 2020
We welcomed a mountain bongo calf!
June 25, 2020
The calf is an exciting addition to Marwell, as this species is critically endangered in the wild. A critically endangered mountain bongo calf was born at Marwell at around 6.30 […]
A fearsome new collection of animals have arrived for a world exclusive exhibition.
June 25, 2020
We want to share a sneak peek of the unique collection of larger than life creatures made of toy bricks ahead of our reopening next week. SUPERSIZED! features up to 40 […]
Our Sclater’s crowned pigeon egg has hatched!
June 25, 2020
We’re thrilled that our Sclater’s crowned pigeons have successfully hatched an egg. Keepers arrived at the zoo on 14 June to find the egg had hatched overnight. Both pigeons, Neil […]
We are delighted to finally reopen our gates on Monday 29 June after being closed for three months!
June 22, 2020
We are delighted to finally reopen our gates on Monday 29 June after being closed for three months! To say a huge thank you to our members for their support, […]
Coronavirus: Zookeepers take on trending TikTok dance challenge to raise vital funds for animals
June 15, 2020
Zookeepers here at Marwell are keeping morale high despite the coronavirus shutdown by taking on a global dance challenge to raise vital funds for the animals in their care. Marwell […]
We are preparing to reopen safely…
June 10, 2020
The decision to relax restrictions on zoos is expected to take effect from Monday 15 June, however, our reopening date is to be confirmed. We’re preparing to welcome guests safely […]
Coronavirus: we are temporarily closed
June 1, 2020
Following Government guidelines regarding coronavirus, we remain closed until further notice. The latest legislation amendment lists zoos in Stage 3 of the UK’s Covid-19 recovery strategy and we are therefore […]