Zoo News Archive
Marwell Bites animal news October 2025
October 23, 2025
Pumpkin season has arrived! This week, our residents have been tucking into some seasonal treats (keep an eye on our socials to see more), and there’s plenty of other exciting […]
International Snow Leopard Day: Marwell Wildlife research offers new insights for Central Asia’s threatened big cat
October 22, 2025
As we get ready to mark International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October, we’ve published new research revealing critical insights that add significantly to efforts to protect threatened snow leopards […]
How new research is helping understand the secret lives of snakes
October 21, 2025
For many years, snakes have proven an especially tricky group to understand, reptile behaviours are often subtle and difficult to detect which leads to them being misjudged. However, exciting new […]
Celebrating our third okapi calf birth in three years this World Okapi Day
October 18, 2025
We’re celebrating World Okapi Day on October 18 with some very exciting news – the birth of a new endangered okapi calf. Born to mother, Daphne on 10 September 2025, […]
Marwell Zoo celebrates first baby potoroo just in time for World Animal Day
October 8, 2025
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of our first ever potoroo joey! The elusive and tiny southern long-nosed potoroo joey, is probably three months old, but has only just been […]
Marwell Bites animal news September 2025
September 26, 2025
As summer fades, we’re kicking off a season of exciting animal action at the park. From tiny new arrivals to habitat upgrades, the park has been buzzing this month. A […]
Pups from PAW Patrol heading to Marwell Zoo
September 19, 2025
We’re getting ready to welcome some very special guests this autumn. Parents standby for some serious pup power! Chase and Skye – from the preschool powerhouse series PAW Patrol® created […]
Wild days out are now more affordable with Marwell’s new Community Access Scheme
September 17, 2025
More families can now enjoy rare and endangered wildlife at Marwell Zoo thanks to our new Community Access Scheme as part of our commitment to connect people with nature. The […]
Go Wild this autumn
September 8, 2025
We’re hosting a Wild Autumn this October half term with a week packed full of wildlife adventures and exciting activities. From a haybale maze and pumpkin tossing, to face painting […]
Rare award given to outstanding conservationist at Marwell Wildlife
August 26, 2025
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), has awarded Dr Tania Gilbert a rare ‘Zoo and Aquarium Hero Award’ for her outstanding long-term conservation work. The award […]