Zoo News Archive
Introducing The Keeper’s Kitchen – no zoo ticket needed!
February 7, 2025
Exciting changes are coming to Marwell Zoo! We’re about to embark on an ambitious plan to transform the zoo’s entrance into a brand new plaza, featuring a 100-seater café, outdoor […]
Join in the fun this February half term
February 4, 2025
Calling all junior detectives! Step into the world of Netflix’s The Creature Cases with a new interactive trail this February half term (Saturday 15 February–Monday 24 February). Families can work […]
Race to protect wildlife: Marwell launches 10k run to save Grevy’s zebra
January 30, 2025
To mark International Zebra Day, we’re thrilled to announce our 2025 fundraising appeal, Save Our Stripes (SOS), dedicated to the conservation of the endangered Grevy’s zebra in Kenya. As part […]
A milestone moment as we welcome first-ever coppery titi monkey baby
January 30, 2025
We’re delighted to share that our first ever coppery titi monkey has been born here at Marwell. The new arrival was born in the early hours of Saturday 18 January, […]
How Marwell Wildlife is empowering the next generation of conservationists
January 24, 2025
We’re marking a milestone 10 years of empowering future conservationists through our Master of Research (MRes) in Wildlife Conservation, a pioneering collaboration awarded by University of Southampton. This unique course […]
Harvest mice surveys at Marwell
January 6, 2025
Did you know the harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is the smallest mouse in the UK? These tiny creatures live in grassy areas like meadows and hedgerows across the country. They […]
2024: Groundbreaking conservation efforts and unforgettable moments
December 26, 2024
Annual animal audit We kicked off the year with our Annual Animal Audit, where we recorded 52 births and 145 species at the zoo. The audit looked back at 2023, […]
Introducing okapi calf, Kayemba
December 16, 2024
Marwell Wildlife is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi calf, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of this endangered species. The calf’s mother Niari was herself born at […]
New UK Native Species Zone set to open at Marwell in March 2025
December 13, 2024
Back in April 2024, you helped us raise £20,000 for a white-clawed crayfish breeding centre here at Marwell. Thanks to your generosity and the Big Give Green Match Fund, this […]
The show must ‘Glow’ on following storm setback!
December 10, 2024
We’re delighted to announce an extension to our popular Glow Marwell winter lights event after Storm Darragh forced the event to close for three days. We’re very sorry to everyone […]