Author: Charlotte Bennett
Back from the brink of extinction
December 12, 2023
Marwell Wildlife is today celebrating after long-term conservation efforts have helped bring the scimitar-horned oryx back from the brink of extinction. The species was declared Extinct in the Wild in […]
The search for the great crested newt
November 12, 2023
Marwell’s conservation team are diving into action at Eelmoor Marsh SSSI, our heathland restoration site, to search for a special resident – the great crested newt. The great crested newt […]
Father Christmas at Glow Marwell: Top Tips
November 10, 2023
Get ready to step inside the beautiful Grade I listed Marwell Hall, where Father Christmas can’t wait to meet you all. In preparation for meeting the man himself, we thought […]
How we monitor animal welfare for Glow Marwell
November 8, 2023
At Marwell Zoo animal welfare is at the forefront of everything we do! We review all events for potential impact on our resident animals. In winter 2022 we launched […]
Guest update: Storm Ciaran
November 1, 2023
Guest update 2/11/2023: We have fortunately avoided the worst of Storm Ciaran and we’re pleased to say that we’ll be open tomorrow Friday 3 November as normal. Thanks to all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Seven hidden wonders of Marwell Zoo
March 31, 2023
With the Easter holidays approaching and warmer weather on the horizon, here’s our hidden wonders of Marwell: secret seven. 1 – The wishing well People have been making wishes at […]