Author: Lindsay Harris
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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…
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 […]