Zoo News Archive
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Meet our new male giraffe!
September 22, 2022
We’ve got so much love for our latest new arrival Mburo, a 3-year-old male Rothschild’s giraffe. Amongst a number of distinguishing features that will help make him easy for guests […]
HM Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022
12 September 2022 Marwell Zoo will be closed on Monday 19 September, the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s state funeral, whilst we pay our respects and support each other […]
We’re giving our BRICKOSAURS! a fun-filled send-off!
August 26, 2022
If 60+ spectacular toy-brick dinosaurs weren’t enough… on 3 and 4 September, our BRICKOSAURS! Evolution send-off celebration will see even more prehistoric fun around the zoo! Join us as we […]
Ears our latest addition!
August 25, 2022
Banana-shaped hoofs, big floppy ears, fluffy coats, and doe eyes make our latest new arrival a very cute one. Affectionately named ‘Thistle’ by keepers, the sex of the new sitatunga […]