Zoo News Archive

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Celebrating women in science at Marwell Wildlife

February 11, 2025

At the heart of Marwell Wildlife is an extraordinary team of conservation scientists whose passion and expertise are shaping the future of wildlife conservation. To celebrate International Day of Women […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Coppery titi monkey baby

A milestone moment as we welcome first-ever coppery titi monkey baby

January 30, 2025

We’re delighted to share that our first ever coppery titi monkey has been born here at Marwell. The new arrival was born in the early hours of Saturday 18 January, […]

MRes students in Kenya

How Marwell Wildlife is empowering the next generation of conservationists

January 24, 2025

We’re marking a milestone 10 years of empowering future conservationists through our Master of Research (MRes) in Wildlife Conservation, a pioneering collaboration awarded by University of Southampton. This unique course […]

Two Harvest Mice on a branch of berries

Harvest mice surveys at Marwell

January 6, 2025

Did you know the harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is the smallest mouse in the UK? These tiny creatures live in grassy areas like meadows and hedgerows across the country. They […]

An animal keeper counts tortoise at Marwell Zoo during the annual animal audit

2024: Groundbreaking conservation efforts and unforgettable moments

December 26, 2024

Annual animal audit We kicked off the year with our Annual Animal Audit, where we recorded 52 births and 145 species at the zoo. The audit looked back at 2023, […]

Newborn okapi calf being cleaned by its mum

Introducing okapi calf, Kayemba

December 16, 2024

Marwell Wildlife is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi calf, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of this endangered species. The calf’s mother Niari was herself born at […]

White-clawed crayfish breeding centre at Marwell Zoo

New UK Native Species Zone set to open at Marwell in March 2025

December 13, 2024

Back in April 2024, you helped us raise £20,000 for a white-clawed crayfish breeding centre here at Marwell. Thanks to your generosity and the Big Give Green Match Fund, this […]