Month: October 2023

A snow leopard sitting at Marwell Zoo

Celebrating 10 years of International Snow Leopard Day

October 23, 2023

We’re celebrating 10 years of International Snow Leopard Day and a decade of efforts to safeguard one of the world’s most elusive threatened big cats. Known as the “Ghost of […]

Celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day 2023

October 21, 2023

This National Reptile Awareness day, we’re shining the spotlight on what makes reptiles such fascinatingly unique creatures. Reptiles have roamed the earth longer than any other type of animal, and […]

Half Term at Marwell: Top Tips!

October 19, 2023

We can’t wait to see you this October half term! To make the most of your day, take a look at our top tips below… Prebooking is essential on 24, […]

Marwell's Mighty Trail - October Half Term

Marwell’s Mighty Trail: Discover the hidden “superpowers” of our animals

October 19, 2023

Marwell Zoo is excited to announce the launch of a new trail for zoo guests! Marwell’s Mighty Trail is an interactive experience that explores the natural “superpowers” of some of […]

A group photo of some of the staff at Marwell Zoo in 2023

We’ve won a WAZA Conservation Award

October 13, 2023

Marwell Wildlife has been honoured by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) during its prestigious annual conference event, which was held in San Diego. During the conference, Marwell […]

An okapi calf born at Marwell Zoo in July 2023

A new arrival in the lead up to World Okapi Day

October 11, 2023

We’re celebrating the lead up to World Okapi Day by announcing a very special new arrival who’s been settling in at Marwell Zoo behind the scenes. On 21July our female […]

Sand Lizard Release 4

Marwell Wildlife shortlisted for prestigious award

October 11, 2023

Marwell Wildlife has been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration competition, a new one-off award scheme that recognises the incredible work being done to restore native species in the […]