Author: Charlotte Bennett
Save our Stripes: Why our ‘matchmaking mission’ is vital to protect Grevy’s zebra
April 27, 2025
The Grevy’s zebra is one of Africa’s rarest mammals, and this beautiful species desperately needs our help! With fewer than 3,000 left in the wild, these animals are facing threats […]
World Veterinary Day: A peek into how our vets care for flamingos and penguins
April 26, 2025
Spring has officially sprung, and what better time to shine the spotlight on our incredible veterinary team than World Veterinary Day! To celebrate, we’re joining our vets behind the scenes […]
Meet Marwell’s servals, Hex and Mr Jinx Moustache
March 17, 2025
This World Serval Day, we’re celebrating Marwell Zoo’s two servals (leptailurus serval), a female name Hex and a male called Mr Jinx Moustache. Jinx, who could arguably win the competition […]
Roaring with excitement as two rare big cats arrive at Marwell Zoo
March 5, 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome two new big cats to the 140-acre park! A beautiful female snow leopard, Zaya, and a magnificent male Amur tiger, Pasha, are settling into their new […]
Marwell Zoo’s annual stocktake celebrates record births and conservation successes
February 12, 2025
Marwell Zoo has completed its annual stocktake, counting more than 500 animals across 145 species. Although keepers are fully aware of the number of animals they care for daily, the […]
Celebrating women in science at Marwell Wildlife
February 11, 2025
At the heart of Marwell Wildlife is an extraordinary team of conservation scientists whose passion and expertise are shaping the future of wildlife conservation. To celebrate International Day of Women […]
How Marwell Wildlife is empowering the next generation of conservationists
January 24, 2025
We’re marking a milestone 10 years of empowering future conservationists through our Master of Research (MRes) in Wildlife Conservation, a pioneering collaboration awarded by University of Southampton. This unique course […]
Harvest mice surveys at Marwell
January 6, 2025
Did you know the harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is the smallest mouse in the UK? These tiny creatures live in grassy areas like meadows and hedgerows across the country. They […]
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, […]
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 […]