Author: Lindsay Harris

A sitatunga calf hiding amongst the thistles at Marwell Zoo

Ears our latest addition!

August 25, 2022

Banana-shaped hoofs, big floppy ears, fluffy coats, and doe eyes make our latest new arrival a very cute one. Affectionately named ‘Thistle’ by keepers, the sex of the new sitatunga […]

a stock photo of a soprano pistrelle bat

The elusive creatures of the night living at Marwell…

August 24, 2022

The UK is home to 17 breeding species of wild bat. The most abundant species, the common pipistrelle, can weigh just 5 grams! Despite their tiny stature, UK bats are […]

A baby red river hog at Marwell Zoo

Hello, hoglets!

August 12, 2022

We’re celebrating the arrival of our first ever red river hoglets, born at Marwell on Sunday 7 August. Watch them explore in our video below! The twins were born to […]

A Hampshire Police drone on the grass in front of Marwell Hall at Marwell Zoo

A bird’s eye view at the zoo!

August 9, 2022

We recently welcomed Hampshire Constabulary’s Country Watch Unit to conduct drone training exercises with our animal teams. During the training, which was based around an ‘animal escape’ scenario, drones with […]

Marwell Zoo veterinarian listens to chest of Humbolst penguin chick as part of routine health check

Humboldt penguin chick checks!

July 31, 2022

Our Humboldt penguin chicks have been given a clean bill of health following a recent round of health checks. The checks, which form a routine part of the care penguin […]

Amur tiger at Marwell Zoo relaxed, licking its lips

International Tiger Day: when is it and what to know?

July 28, 2022

Learn everything you need to know about the international day of the tiger. International Tiger Day is a great annual event, and here we explain what it is, why it’s […]

a Grevy's zebra foal in a field with its mother at Marwell Zoo

Zebra Zoomies!

July 21, 2022

We’ve got our very own racing stripes! Keep reading to see the video. We’re thrilled to announce the birth of an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal born to first-time mum Khumba. […]

A Bokiboky at Marwell Zoo licks an ice cube

Our animals have been enjoying ice-pop treats in the heat!

July 14, 2022

Many of our animals have natural adaptations suited to hot climates. However, some species may need a little extra help keeping cool at the zoo, so our keepers recently offered […]

Cafe Graze view to valley field

Tips to help you stay cool at the zoo…

July 14, 2022

If you’re visiting us this weekend, make sure you’re prepared for the hot weather! Just in case you forget anything, we’ve got you covered…

Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis Liberiensis Marwell Zoo Staff Credit Lisa Keywood Pygmy Hippo Swimming

How do our animals cope with the heat?

July 14, 2022

Many animals at Marwell can be found in countries where temperatures soar. As such, they have natural adaptations to help cope with the heat! Pygmy hippos Pygmy hippos can be […]