Zoo News Archive
A new arrival in the lead up to World Okapi Day
October 11, 2023
We’re celebrating the lead up to World Okapi Day by announcing a very special new arrival who’s been settling in at Marwell Zoo behind the scenes. On 21July our female […]
Marwell Wildlife shortlisted for prestigious award
October 11, 2023
Marwell Wildlife has been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration competition, a new one-off award scheme that recognises the incredible work being done to restore native species in the […]
Adorable dik dik calf!
September 30, 2023
Meet our newest tiny arrival, a Kirk’s dik-dik calf, who is winning guests over with big black eyes and a wiggly nose. We are thrilled to have welcomed a second […]
PAW Patrol is coming to Marwell Zoo!
September 27, 2023
Guests have the chance to share a storytime session with PAW Patrol pups, Chase and Skye during October half-term and zoo tickets are on sale now! Book Now The dynamic […]
Our Chief Executive Dr James Cretney is leaving Marwell after 18 years at the helm
September 13, 2023
Marwell Wildlife’s Chief Executive Dr James Cretney is leaving the zoo, following his resignation after 18 years at the helm. We’re sorry to see him go and wanted to take […]
Our newest “mischief maker”
September 4, 2023
Our herd of Endangered Grevy’s zebra has welcomed a new addition in the form of a gorgeous new foal! The new arrival, born to mother Ellen and father Angus, arrived […]
5 for £75: extended!
September 1, 2023
The school holidays may be ending, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there because we’re extending our “Five for £75” family tickets. Book now! Families with up to two […]
The birth of one of the rarest mammals on the planet
August 28, 2023
The birth of one of the rarest mammals on the planet has thrilled keepers at Marwell Zoo this week, following the arrival of a Critically Endangered African wild ass. With […]
Bush dogs are here!
August 12, 2023
We’re excited to announce a charismatic new species has arrived at Marwell zoo. The pack of one male and three female bush dogs arrived from Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Tuesday […]
It’s official! Marwell Zoo is carbon neutral
August 8, 2023
Following the publication of its first Carbon Reduction Report, it is a source of great pride that Marwell Wildlife is able to announce that it has officially achieved carbon neutral […]