Zoo News Archive

We’ve welcomed a rare new white rhino!

December 16, 2021

A rare new white rhino has arrived at Marwell Zoo as a welcome addition to the endangered species breeding programme. The four-year-old female named Zahra has joined us from South […]

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BRICKOSAURS! Evolution is coming to the zoo in 2022

December 13, 2021

We are excited to announce that BRICKOSAURS! Evolution, the world-first event featuring an all-new collection of 55 dinosaur sculptures, will be at Marwell from next Spring.  BRICKOSAURS! Evolution showcases over […]

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10 Christmas gifts ideas for your loved ones

November 17, 2021

Spoil your loved ones with the purrrfect Christmas gifts this year! Our wonderful and sustainable gifts are suitable for the whole family. Plus, by purchasing, you’ll be supporting our charity, […]

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Our world-first initiative harnesses the power of zoo poo!

October 28, 2021

Marwell Zoo has become the first of its kind to generate renewable energy using animal waste. Zoo poo from endangered species such as Grevy’s zebra, Scimitar-horned oryx, and African wild […]

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4 ways to lower your carbon footprint

October 28, 2021

With Winchester Green Week well underway, you might be thinking about how to reduce your carbon footprint. We share four ways to do just that! 1. Heating your home At […]

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Marwell Zoo visitors treated to the birth of a rare Grevy’s zebra foal

October 6, 2021

Guests were treated to the sight of a rare zebra foal being born. The endangered Grevy’s zebra gave birth to a healthy foal at our Wild Explorers paddock opposite the […]

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Animal news at the zoo!

October 1, 2021

Welcome, Inti Earlier this month we welcomed a male lowland tapir to Marwell! Three-year-old ‘Inti’ arrived from Chester Zoo and is settling in well alongside our female lowland tapir, Quito. […]

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Your support has been incredible

October 1, 2021

To everyone who has donated, fundraised, become a member or an adopter, sent us messages of support and visited us, we can’t thank you enough for your kindness during these […]

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Boost for UK’s rarest lizard as over 140 are released back into the wild

September 23, 2021

A group of the UK’s rarest lizard – the Sand Lizard – have been released back into the wild in Dorset. Over 140 of these endangered species, bred at several […]

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A huge thank you to our fundraising superstars!

September 7, 2021

We have been overwhelmed by your incredible support Your fantastic fundraising efforts are helping us to ensure we can carry out our vital conservation work and continue to offer the […]