Author: Lindsay Harris

2021: A year in photos

December 16, 2021

We’re getting nostalgic and looking back at some of our most exciting achievements from the last year. From adorable births to our world-first ‘zoo poo’ initiative and vital conservation work, our […]

New arrivals at the zoo!

December 16, 2021

Banteng babies If you follow us on social media, you’ll know we recently welcomed two adorable banteng calves to the zoo. The youngsters were born to first-time mothers Dewi and […]

We’ve welcomed a rare new white rhino!

December 16, 2021

A rare new white rhino has arrived at Marwell Zoo as a welcome addition to the endangered species breeding programme. The four-year-old female named Zahra has joined us from South […]

BRICKOSAURS! Evolution spinsaurus head

BRICKOSAURS! Evolution is coming to the zoo in 2022

December 13, 2021

We are excited to announce that BRICKOSAURS! Evolution, the world-first event featuring an all-new collection of 55 dinosaur sculptures, will be at Marwell from next Spring.  BRICKOSAURS! Evolution showcases over […]

An Amur Tiger in the snow

10 Christmas gifts ideas for your loved ones

November 17, 2021

Spoil your loved ones with the purrrfect Christmas gifts this year! Our wonderful and sustainable gifts are suitable for the whole family. Plus, by purchasing, you’ll be supporting our charity, […]

Marwell staff pose with refuse truck with zoo poo decals

Our world-first initiative harnesses the power of zoo poo!

October 28, 2021

Marwell Zoo has become the first of its kind to generate renewable energy using animal waste. Zoo poo from endangered species such as Grevy’s zebra, Scimitar-horned oryx, and African wild […]

Solar panels at Marwell Zoo

4 ways to lower your carbon footprint

October 28, 2021

With Winchester Green Week well underway, you might be thinking about how to reduce your carbon footprint. We share four ways to do just that! 1. Heating your home At […]

Infrared imaging for non-invasive health monitoring

August 27, 2021

Marwell was recently part of a pilot study to find out if Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging can be used to monitor animal health.