Author: Charlotte Bennett

Highlighting conservation success with the IUCN Green Status

October 28, 2024

We’re excited to be a part of a new initiative by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): the Green Status of Species. Launched in 2021, the Green Status […]

How you can help track native species while at Marwell with BIAZA’s Bioblitz

October 10, 2024

From 14 to 20 October, Marwell Wildlife will be taking part in BIAZA’s Spotted on Site Bioblitz. This week-long event is a great opportunity for guests, staff, and volunteers to […]

A wild bengal tiger sits among foliage

Make your Will for FREE this October

September 26, 2024

Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your loved ones and the good causes you are passionate about are provided for […]

addax calf asleep in habitat at Marwell Zoo

Meet our adorable new addax calf!

September 19, 2024

We’ve welcomed another Critically Endangered calf at Marwell Zoo following the birth of an adorable addax calf on Friday 13 September. Mother, Amelie, and father, Tamerisk have previously had three […]

African wild ass foal and mother at Marwell Zoo

Our African wild ass foal turns one

August 20, 2024

Hi there, Marwell supporters, My name’s Georgie, and I’m a zookeeper on the Hoofstock Team here at Marwell Zoo. A little while ago, I gave you an insight into a […]

Irina the snow leopard at Marwell Zoo

“Sorely missed by her whole team” Farewell Irina the snow leopard

August 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our elderly female snow leopard, Irina, after a decline in her health due to age related symptoms. […]

santa and elves having a snow ball fight with children at marwell zoo

Snow day at Marwell… what a difference a day makes!

August 13, 2024

Today guests at the zoo swapped sunhats for snowballs and enjoyed a snow day to cool down after the hottest day of the year. While our resident animals were enjoying […]

hamerkop chick in nest

A new addition to our hamerkop family

August 7, 2024

Welcome to the world Buxton! A new addition to our hamerkop family has fledged the nest six weeks after hatching in the zoo’s walkthrough aviary. The hamerkop chick is already […]

Przewalski horses and foals at Marwell Zoo

Four new arrivals to ensure their species survival

July 3, 2024

We’re delighted to have welcomed four new additions to our Endangered Przewalski’s horse herd. All four are female and they’re all doing well. Their births are great news for the […]

tiger in the bushes at Marwell Zoo

Farewell to a big character

June 25, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our male Amur tiger, Bagai. Bagai was a big character at the zoo and will be missed by his keepers, vets, […]