Zoo News Archive
Zebra Zoomies!
July 21, 2022
We’ve got our very own racing stripes! Keep reading to see the video. We’re thrilled to announce the birth of an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal born to first-time mum Khumba. […]
Special Summer offer for Day Guests
July 18, 2022
*This offer ran during 2022* With family budgets tightening and the school holidays fast approaching we are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic incentive to help your pennies […]
Our animals have been enjoying ice-pop treats in the heat!
July 14, 2022
Many of our animals have natural adaptations suited to hot climates. However, some species may need a little extra help keeping cool at the zoo, so our keepers recently offered […]
Tips to help you stay cool at the zoo…
July 14, 2022
If you’re visiting us this weekend, make sure you’re prepared for the hot weather! Just in case you forget anything, we’ve got you covered…
How do our animals cope with the heat?
July 14, 2022
Many animals at Marwell can be found in countries where temperatures soar. As such, they have natural adaptations to help cope with the heat! Pygmy hippos Pygmy hippos can be […]
Exciting news for Annual Membership holders!
July 13, 2022
We know you’ve missed spontaneous visits to the zoo, so we’re thrilled to announce that from tomorrow, Thursday 14 July, Annual Members will no longer be required to book a […]
Przewalski’s Parents Parade their Progeny!
June 28, 2022
We are delighted to announce the birth of a rare Przewalski’s horse foal. These horses were extinct in the wild from 1969 until 2008, so the birth is exciting for […]
We’ve welcomed clouded leopards!
June 22, 2022
We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of a sibling pair of vulnerable clouded leopards to the zoo. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates there are only 3,700 […]
Celebrating more awards!
June 22, 2022
We’re celebrating after winning Business of the Year and the Sustainable Business Award at the Winchester Business Excellence Awards. We were honoured during a ceremony at the University of Winchester. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our oldest giraffe
June 9, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Matilda, our oldest Rothschild’s giraffe, who was born here in 1997. Following the onset of symptoms thought to be […]