Month: December 2024

An animal keeper counts tortoise at Marwell Zoo during the annual animal audit

2024: Groundbreaking conservation efforts and unforgettable moments

December 26, 2024

Annual animal audit We kicked off the year with our Annual Animal Audit, where we recorded 52 births and 145 species at the zoo. The audit looked back at 2023, […]

Newborn okapi calf being cleaned by its mum

Introducing okapi calf, Kayemba

December 16, 2024

Marwell Wildlife is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi calf, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of this endangered species. The calf’s mother Niari was herself born at […]

White-clawed crayfish breeding centre at Marwell Zoo

New UK Native Species Zone set to open at Marwell in March 2025

December 13, 2024

Back in April 2024, you helped us raise £20,000 for a white-clawed crayfish breeding centre here at Marwell. Thanks to your generosity and the Big Give Green Match Fund, this […]

A boy in front of a christmas tree on Marwell Hall Drive

The show must ‘Glow’ on following storm setback!

December 10, 2024

We’re delighted to announce an extension to our popular Glow Marwell winter lights event after Storm Darragh forced the event to close for three days. We’re very sorry to everyone […]