Zoo News Archive

A family look at the meerkats at Marwell Zoo

Don’t delay, get your free visits today

February 18, 2024

Friday 16 February 2024 There’s less than a week left to get 30 days of fun for the price of one at Marwell Zoo. Guests who buy a zoo ticket […]

Linnes Two Toed Sloth Choloepus Didactylus hanging from a tree at Marwell Zoo's Tropical House

Enjoy February half term at Marwell Zoo

February 9, 2024

We can’t wait to see you this February half term! Have a wild day out with your loved ones, make memories, and keep little monkeys entertained… while saving money! Save […]

Wild Explorers Paddock at Marwell Zoo

Reverse the Red – Saving species is possible

February 7, 2024

We’re joining conservation organisations around the world to celebrate Reverse the Red Day by showcasing conservation in action. Reverse the Red day is all about showing how threatened species can […]

Meerkat Suricata Suricatta Marwell Zoo Mark Parris Meerkat Close Up

ZOO CLOSED: 03/02/2024 (UPDATED)

February 3, 2024

Updated at 7.00pm, 03/02/2024 The zoo will reopen tomorrow (Sunday 4 February.) 🙌 We’re pleased to let you know Southern Water have repaired the water leak and we’re able to […]

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

Annual Animal Audit 🦒🐌

February 2, 2024

It’s that time of year again and our keepers have been busy filling out Marwell’s annual animal audit which is an important requirement of the charity’s zoo licence. The mammoth […]

Laura Read, new CEO at Marwell Wildlife

Meet our new Chief Executive, Laura Read

January 31, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Laura Read as Chief Executive of Marwell Wildlife, the charity that owns and operates Marwell Zoo. Laura has 20 years of experience in […]

An addax calf at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire

Christmas arrivals at Marwell Zoo

January 21, 2024

A pair of cute new arrivals are settling in at the zoo following the arrival of a tiny addax calf and a special Christmas Day delivery in sitatunga form. Both […]

Mountain bongo at Marwell Zoo

Happy 13th Birthday, Canela!

January 12, 2024

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with cake! Having a birthday during the festive period can be a bit annoying at times but keepers at Marwell made sure […]

Okapi at Marwell Zoo

Keeper Diary – Georgie and Zoe, Hoofstock

January 7, 2024

Hi there Marwell supporters, We’re Georgie and Zoe from the Hoofstock section! We’re two of the many zookeepers here at Marwell Zoo and we thought it would be nice to […]

Marwell Zoo's Marwell Hall

Important guest notice – 02/01/24

January 2, 2024

Update 03/01/24 – We are open again as usual (10am until 4pm) last entry 2:30pm. We look forward to welcoming you at the zoo! Due to high winds at the […]