Author: Marwell Team
Lemurs Leap into Action as ‘Lemur Loop’ Opens
July 22, 2017
Our exciting new exhibit, ‘Lemur Loop’ is now open, allowing guests to walk through the primates’ enclosure and watch them close up, like never before. The new walkthrough is home to […]
Zoos and reintroductions: challenges and opportunities
July 6, 2017
The world is facing a biodiversity crisis and populations of surviving species have substantially declined. The world is facing a biodiversity crisis and populations of surviving species have substantially declined. […]
The role of zoos and aquaria in animal reintroductions to the wild
May 21, 2017
The world faces a biodiversity crisis and conservation efforts are needed to protect species from extinction. The world faces a biodiversity crisis and conservation efforts are needed to protect species […]
Marwell and partners celebrate a quarter of a century of successful sand lizard reintroductions
May 15, 2017
A breeding colony of sand lizards Lacerta agilis first established at Marwell Zoo in 1989 has now led to the re-establishment of 26 populations of this rare reptile across the […]
We celebrate the arrival of an endangered pygmy hippo calf
November 21, 2016
The adorable male calf was born on Wednesday 2 November to mum, Wendy and dad, Oliver. Wendy is an experienced mum but this is the first time Oliver has bred a […]
Marwell’s Zany Zebras raises thousands for conservation
November 21, 2016
We’re delighted to announce that the Marwell’s Zany Zebras charity fundraising auctions have raised a fantastic £103,560! Marwell’s Zany Zebras was an unforgettable summer of fun, attracting hundreds of thousands […]
Adorable Amur leopard cubs are named!
September 10, 2016
A competition to name one of our male Amur leopard cubs has come to a close and we can reveal that the winning name is Kazimir! Kazimir, which is a Russian name meaning […]
Delivering new conservation funding for Grevy’s zebra in Kenya
September 1, 2016
Through an innovative awareness and fundraising approach, Marwell Wildlife is engaging businesses, schools and communities in support of conservation efforts for the endangered Grevy’s zebra in Kenya. With investment from […]
Red-necked ostrich reintroduction efforts
August 21, 2016
We are delighted to report the great success of the first ostrich offspring born and raised by their parents in Sidi Toui national park in Tunisia, near the Libyan border. […]
UPDATE! Our tiger cubs have been named!
July 21, 2016
Our three Amur tiger cubs have emerged from their den and are delighting guests with their playful antics! NEWS UPDATE: The votes were counted and we can reveal that the […]