Author: Tara Russell
We have some sad news to share…
July 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness we share the news of the death of our female Amur tiger, Valentina. Unfortunately, Valentina sustained fatal injuries during an introduction with our male tiger, […]
It’s all systems Glow at Marwell!
June 30, 2025
We’re getting a glow up this Christmas with our most spectacular light trail ever. Glow Marwell will see the zoo transform into a twinkling wonderland, where visitors are invited to […]
Bid on our silent auction to help endangered zebra
June 26, 2025
Behind the scenes experiences with animals are just some of the items up for grabs at Marwell Wildlife’s silent auction in aid of the world’s most endangered zebra. As part […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]