Author: Lindsay Harris

Grevys Zebra Equus Grevyi Marwell Zoo

Leading the way in population management

April 16, 2024

Marwell has been leading a subgroup of the European Population Management Advisory Group (EPMAG) in 2023 to develop a mentoring system for population managers of EAZA Ex Situ Programmes (EEPs). […]

Przewalski horses grazing at Eelmoor Marsh

Restoring habitats at Eelmoor Marsh

April 16, 2024

The rare species at Eelmoor Marsh SSSI, our lowland heath restoration site, experienced a remarkable year in 2023. In particular, there was a notable increase in the populations of Dartford […]

Women receive SMART mobile training in Kenya

Monitoring Grevy’s Zebra in Kenya

April 16, 2024

2023 was a difficult year for both wildlife and people due to the gruelling drought conditions, however our Community Scouts continued their work regardless. Twelve teams of six women and […]

It’s International Happiness Day! 🌞

March 20, 2024

It’s International Day of Happiness and what better time to talk about the benefits of connecting with nature than a day dedicated to being happy. Last year, Marwell Zoo opened […]

Marwell Wildlife Mres conservation Students at Kalama conservancy, Kenya carrying out transects

World Wildlife Day 2024

March 3, 2024

This World Wildlife Day, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our MRes Wildlife Conservation students. Having recently returned from a trip to Kenya with the Marwell conservation team, Sam […]

Linnes Two Toed Sloth Choloepus Didactylus hanging from a tree at Marwell Zoo's Tropical House

Enjoy February half term at Marwell Zoo

February 9, 2024

We can’t wait to see you this February half term! Have a wild day out with your loved ones, make memories, and keep little monkeys entertained… while saving money! Save […]

Wild Explorers Paddock at Marwell Zoo

Reverse the Red – Saving species is possible

February 7, 2024

We’re joining conservation organisations around the world to celebrate Reverse the Red Day by showcasing conservation in action. Reverse the Red day is all about showing how threatened species can […]

Meerkat Suricata Suricatta Marwell Zoo Mark Parris Meerkat Close Up

ZOO CLOSED: 03/02/2024 (UPDATED)

February 3, 2024

Updated at 7.00pm, 03/02/2024 The zoo will reopen tomorrow (Sunday 4 February.) 🙌 We’re pleased to let you know Southern Water have repaired the water leak and we’re able to […]

Marwell Zoo's Marwell Hall

Important guest notice – 02/01/24

January 2, 2024

Update 03/01/24 – We are open again as usual (10am until 4pm) last entry 2:30pm. We look forward to welcoming you at the zoo! Due to high winds at the […]

A close up of a mountain bongo calf's head and large ears

2023: A Year in Photos

December 31, 2023

Happy New Year’s Eve! We can’t believe another year has flown by already and 2024 is just around the corner. Take a walk with us down memory lane as we […]