Author: Lindsay Harris

Ancient Woodlands at Marwell Zoo's Woodlands

Restoring woodlands and planting trees for sustainability success 

July 9, 2024

For many years we have been restoring the woodlands at Marwell and planting additional trees both within the zoo and on our surrounding land. In 2023, we planted 9,000 new […]

Keel toys available from the Gift Shop at Marwell Zoo

Ethical sourcing: making every purchase count

July 9, 2024

Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife’s Head of Sustainability, talks about how the charity is delivering on its sustainability ambitions across the organisation.  Marwell have been practising ethical and sustainable sourcing […]

Child in Thriving Through Nature Credit Paul Collins

Inspiring change: connecting our guests with nature

July 5, 2024

We’re proud our conservation zoo inspires thousands of people each year with the wonder of wildlife. We aim to connect our 454,342 annual guests, 23,398 members and vast online communities […]

A child hops across stepping stones at Glow Marwell christmas light trail event

Glow Marwell is back and it’s going to be spectacular! 🌟

June 3, 2024

Become part of the magic and make memories to last a lifetime as Glow Marwell returns brighter than ever before. We’re lighting up the front of the park for a […]

Conservation education for communities in Kenya 

May 23, 2024

In 2023, Enrita – Leader of Marwell’s Northern Kenya Grevy’s Zebra Project – was excited to recommence engagement with herders and welcome two new schools as part of her conservation […]

It’s International Happiness Day! 🌞

March 20, 2024

It’s International Day of Happiness and what better time to talk about the benefits of connecting with nature than a day dedicated to being happy. Last year, Marwell Zoo opened […]

Marwell Wildlife Mres conservation Students at Kalama conservancy, Kenya carrying out transects

World Wildlife Day 2024

March 3, 2024

This World Wildlife Day, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our MRes Wildlife Conservation students. Having recently returned from a trip to Kenya with the Marwell conservation team, Sam […]

Linnes Two Toed Sloth Choloepus Didactylus hanging from a tree at Marwell Zoo's Tropical House

Enjoy February half term at Marwell Zoo

February 9, 2024

We can’t wait to see you this February half term! Have a wild day out with your loved ones, make memories, and keep little monkeys entertained… while saving money! Save […]

Meerkat Suricata Suricatta Marwell Zoo Mark Parris Meerkat Close Up

ZOO CLOSED: 03/02/2024 (UPDATED)

February 3, 2024

Updated at 7.00pm, 03/02/2024 The zoo will reopen tomorrow (Sunday 4 February.) 🙌 We’re pleased to let you know Southern Water have repaired the water leak and we’re able to […]

Marwell Zoo's Marwell Hall

Important guest notice – 02/01/24

January 2, 2024

Update 03/01/24 – We are open again as usual (10am until 4pm) last entry 2:30pm. We look forward to welcoming you at the zoo! Due to high winds at the […]