Author: Lindsay Harris
Another conservation success!
March 3, 2022
This World Wildlife Day we’re celebrating the successes of local plant life seen across our Hampshire conservation sites. Eelmoor Marsh is owned by QinetiQ and managed by Marwell Wildlife. It […]
Pygmy hippo among new arrivals at the zoo!
February 23, 2022
Zalika the hippo A female pygmy hippo recently arrived from Colchester Zoo and keepers report that although she is a little shy, she is gaining confidence each day and settling […]
Important zoo update: protecting our birds against avian influenza
February 10, 2022
Great news! Our Energy for Life: Tropical House and walkthrough aviaries will reopen to guests tomorrow (Friday 18 March) at 11am! Updated 17/03/22 Following the confirmed case of avian flu […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]