Zoo News Archive

Marwell Wildlife Scimitar-horned oryx in Tunisia

Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day – a symbol of saving species from extinction

August 14, 2025

This week sees the first International Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day in recognition of the decades-long work conservation organisations like Marwell Wildlife have done around the world to save the species from […]

A group of children pose in front of a Gigantopithecus made from toy bricks at Marwell Zoo's Extinction event

The lesser known BOGOF has arrived just in time for the summer

August 12, 2025

It may not be a creature from far off lands, but it is an exclusive treat for animal lovers to have two wild days out for the price of one! […]

Potoroo at Marwell Zoo

Meet our new potoroo pair!

July 31, 2025

Meet our new potoroo pair, Neville and Truffle! Truffle may be the younger of the two, but she’s certainly the bolder, often the first to appear when keepers arrive with […]

A woman with a VR headset on looks at an elephant during a Virtual Reality Experience at Marwell Zoo

Introducing our thrilling new virtual reality safari experience

July 24, 2025

Ever wondered what it would be like to swim with whales, stand under a towering giraffe or come face to face with a gorilla? Well now you can, thanks to […]

A girl pretends to scream and run away from a titanoboa made of toy bricks at Marwell Zoo's Extinction event

Your favourite extinct animals arrive at Marwell Zoo for the summer

July 18, 2025

Step back in time this summer as we unveil some of the world’s most extraordinary extinct animals – here’s a first glimpse! Youngsters and adults were in awe of the […]

Amur tiger, Valentina

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, […]

An illustration with glowing animals and plants, with text saying Glow Marwell

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 […]

A man buys shortbread from a New Forest Shortbread stall holder at a Hampshire Food Festival

Delicious delicacies for Father’s Day

June 10, 2025

The Summer Food Festival will be showcasing the very best produce that Hampshire has to offer on Sunday 15 June 2025. From delicious shortbread and honey, to local wine and […]

Hanoi, a male binturong at Marwell Zoo

New binturong arrives for vital breeding programme

May 28, 2025

What looks like a cross between a bear and a cat and smells like buttery popcorn? A binturong of course, and we have welcomed our second of these unusual animals […]