Zoo News Archive

Golden Handed Tamarin

2022: A Year in Photos

January 1, 2023

Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all had fun reigning in the new year as we look ahead to what 2023 brings. This time of year is often one for […]

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We’re still open to prebooked guests

December 22, 2022

Updated 23/12/2022: Southern Water have now restored mains water to the zoo.  We are very pleased to say we are open as normal tomorrow from 10am – 4pm. Thank you […]

A coloured in version of the Glow Marwell colouring in template photo frame

Get creative with a handmade keepsake

December 19, 2022

The school holidays are upon us, so why not encourage your little ones to get creative and make a lovely keepsake photo frame to gift to family or loved ones? […]

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A little Raya sunshine!

December 14, 2022

We’re thrilled to be able to announce the arrival of a little “Raya” sunshine in Banteng form, born to mother, Dewi, and father, Henkey, last month. Keepers have reported that […]

A Humboldt penguin swimming at Marwell Zoo

An update on avian influenza

December 6, 2022

Update: 07/12/2022 Following the announcement yesterday that we had confirmed cases of avian influenza amongst our penguin population, we can confirm that four birds died from the illness. A further […]

A group of colleagues laugh together while surrounded by sparkling Christmas trees

Bring your team together with our festive event!

December 2, 2022

It’s December already and, if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably just realised you haven’t booked a work Christmas do! Do something a bit different to bring your team together […]

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 […]