Zoo News Archive
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 […]
Celebrating Our Volunteers
June 6, 2022
We are proud to be celebrating #NationalVolunteersWeek! We have over 120 wonderful volunteers and so far, this year they have already contributed an incredible 2,021 hours of their time to […]
Supporting our Ukrainian colleagues & guests
May 26, 2022
We are working with Winchester City Council to donate Marwell tickets to Ukrainian refugees living in our local area. These will be allocated by the council on our behalf and […]
New arrivals have scuttled into the zoo…
May 25, 2022
Red-legged millipedes Ten of these crawly critters can be found in Cold-Blooded Corner! These fascinating creatures have an essential role within the ecosystem, recycling nutrients and enriching the soil. They […]
Honouring our founder Dr John Knowles OBE
May 19, 2022
We have erected a monument in memory of our founder Dr John Knowles OBE. The standing stones were designed and created by internationally renowned designer and sculptor Gary Breeze, a […]