Zoo News Archive

Goodbye to Indeever

November 30, 2022

We’re very sad to announce the death of Indeever, one of our beautiful snow leopards, who, at the age of 14 had developed arthritis and kidney disease. Indeever came to […]

Giraffe feeding Experience as a Christmas gift with Marwell Zoo

The Best Gifts for Animal Lovers

November 30, 2022

Are you looking for a memorable gift for the nature lover in your life? Knowing what to give them as gifts can be tricky, especially in this modern age where […]

An Endangered beisa oryx resting on grass at Marwell Zoo

Say hello to the UK’s only beisa oryx

November 25, 2022

We recently welcomed two Endangered beisa oryx making us the only zoo in the UK where this rare animal can be seen! Both of the new arrivals, Shango and Nago, […]

A tree at Marwell Zoo covered in fairy lights and tags.

Come and make a wish at our wishing tree!

November 11, 2022

As we enter the countdown to Glow Marwell, we’re excited to announce the arrival of our Marwell wishing tree. The tree will be lit during our after-dark light event, and […]

Enjoy a family day out in Hampshire this Christmas at Glow Marwell

Shorter days… cheaper tickets!

October 31, 2022

It’s almost time to switch on the lights for our first-ever winter light event, Glow Marwell, and we can’t wait to welcome you in. During November and December, we’ll be […]

a goeldi''s monkey at Marwell Zoo

Meet our adorable Goeldi’s monkeys!

October 26, 2022

Luiza and Isabella arrived from Drayton Manor and have been settling in well with our coppery titi monkeys and golden-handed tamarins in Life Among the Trees. Their names were inspired […]

A tree blown over by strong winds at Marwell Zoo

Destructive tornado caught on camera at Marwell Zoo

October 24, 2022

On Sunday 23 October, just after 4pm, what can only be described as a ‘tornado’ swept through our car park. Experts have now confirmed that it was in fact a […]

Red Panda Ailurus Fulgens Marwell Zoo Mei

Important guest update!

October 23, 2022

Update 24 October 2022: After great efforts and teamwork from our staff, our car park has now been cleared following the destructive high winds yesterday. We are delighted to be […]

Celebrating the Life of Sula

October 5, 2022

Following the sad passing of one of our oldest residents, we’re celebrating the life of Sula, a much-loved member of our resident white rhinoceros crash. Sula was 36 years old, […]

A red-legged millipede at Marwell Zoo

Can you spot these crawly creatures in our Energy for Life: Tropical House?

September 29, 2022

Several thousand red-legged millipedes have been released in Energy for life: Tropical House. These fascinating creatures have an essential role within the ecosystem, recycling nutrients and enriching the soil. They […]