Author: Tara Russell

Cotton-top tamarin twins

Twice as nice! Meet our cotton-top tamarin twins

April 10, 2025

It’s a case of twice as nice – or maybe double trouble – at Marwell, where twin baby cotton-top tamarins have arrived just in time for National Siblings Day today. […]

An African Drummer performance at Marwell Zoo, including fire breathing

Join us on a journey around the world this Easter

April 4, 2025

Embark on an exciting journey Around the World in 80 Species for a vibrant celebration of wildlife and culture this Easter holiday. From Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April […]

Banteng calf at Marwell Zoo

Meet our adorable new arrivals

March 29, 2025

We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a series of adorable new arrivals. Among the latest births is a female banteng calf, born to experienced parents Jin and Henky on 3 March. […]

A tiny snail, a huge win for conservation!

March 27, 2025

We’re celebrating a remarkable achievement – a rare Polynesian tree snail is no longer extinct in the wild thanks to decades of conservation work. The Partula tohiveana snail has officially […]

Native Species Zone opening at Marwell Zoo

We’ve opened our new Native Species Zone

March 25, 2025

A new Native Species Zone has officially opened at Marwell, a major milestone in protecting some of the UK’s most threatened wildlife. The new area features Hampshire’s first white-clawed crayfish […]

Marwell Zoo’s penguin colony ‘on holiday’ during habitat renovations

March 12, 2025

Marwell Zoo’s colony of endangered Humboldt penguins are enjoying a ‘holiday’ while their home at Penguin Cove undergoes essential renovations. The 13 penguins have settled into a specially designed temporary […]

Laura Read, new CEO at Marwell Wildlife

International Women’s Day: 10 questions with Marwell’s CEO Laura Read

March 7, 2025

Marwell Wildlife’s CEO, Laura Read, is a force to be reckoned with – known for her infectious energy, impressive multitasking skills, and unwavering passion for conservation. As she celebrates her […]

Marwell Zoo's new cafe

Introducing The Keeper’s Kitchen – no zoo ticket needed!

February 7, 2025

Exciting changes are coming to Marwell Zoo! We’re about to embark on an ambitious plan to transform the zoo’s entrance into a brand new plaza, featuring a 100-seater café, outdoor […]

Agents Kit Casey and Sam Snow from The Creature Cases run towards us, with a background of trees, rocks and mountains

Join in the fun this February half term

February 4, 2025

Calling all junior detectives! Step into the world of Netflix’s The Creature Cases with a new interactive trail this February half term (Saturday 15 February–Monday 24 February). Families can work […]

Marwell 10k 2025 - five Grevy's zebra run across the plain

Race to protect wildlife: Marwell launches 10k run to save Grevy’s zebra

January 30, 2025

To mark International Zebra Day, we’re thrilled to announce our 2025 fundraising appeal, Save Our Stripes (SOS), dedicated to the conservation of the endangered Grevy’s zebra in Kenya. As part […]