Author: Lindsay Harris

November 25, 2022

We recently welcomed two Endangered beisa oryx making us the only zoo in the UK where this rare animal can be seen! Both of the new arrivals, Shango and Nago, […]

November 11, 2022

As we enter the countdown to Glow Marwell, we’re excited to announce the arrival of our Marwell wishing tree. The tree will be lit during our after-dark light event, and […]

October 26, 2022

Luiza and Isabella arrived from Drayton Manor and have been settling in well with our coppery titi monkeys and golden-handed tamarins in Life Among the Trees. Their names were inspired […]

October 24, 2022

On Sunday 23 October, just after 4pm, what can only be described as a ‘tornado’ swept through our car park. Experts have now confirmed that it was in fact a […]

October 5, 2022

Following the sad passing of one of our oldest residents, we’re celebrating the life of Sula, a much-loved member of our resident white rhinoceros crash. Sula was 36 years old, […]

September 29, 2022

Several thousand red-legged millipedes have been released in Energy for life: Tropical House. These fascinating creatures have an essential role within the ecosystem, recycling nutrients and enriching the soil. They […]

September 22, 2022

We’ve got so much love for our latest new arrival Mburo, a 3-year-old male Rothschild’s giraffe. Amongst a number of distinguishing features that will help make him easy for guests […]

August 26, 2022

If 60+ spectacular toy-brick dinosaurs weren’t enough… on 3 and 4 September, our BRICKOSAURS! Evolution send-off celebration will see even more prehistoric fun around the zoo! Join us as we […]

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 […]

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 […]