Author: Lindsay Harris
We’re one step closer to our dream of a World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day!
May 29, 2024
We’re delighted to announce that we’re through to the semi-finals in our bid to create a World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day. As part of Love Your Zoo Week, The British and […]
A Critically Endangered arrival just in time for Endangered Species day!
May 23, 2024
We celebrated Endangered Species Day with a Critically Endangered new arrival at Marwell Zoo, following the birth of a tiny cotton-top tamarin. The new addition, who has been confirmed as […]
Conservation education for communities in Kenya
May 23, 2024
In 2023, Enrita – Leader of Marwell’s Northern Kenya Grevy’s Zebra Project – was excited to recommence engagement with herders and welcome two new schools as part of her conservation […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]