Zoo News Archive
Take home a roarsome souvenir of BRICKOSAURS!
March 15, 2019
We’re celebrating the launch of some exciting new product ranges ahead of the world exclusive launch of BRICKOSAURS! From limited edition LEGO® brick sets to dress up costumes from aged six […]
New home for our red panda Mei Mei
March 15, 2019
After months of planning Mei Mei, our stunning red panda, is now enjoying her new and improved home! Mei Mei has moved! After months of planning Mei Mei, our stunning […]
Sneak peek of BRICKOSAURS at The Zoo
February 15, 2019
Meet the builders creating a collection of LEGO® brick dinosaurs ahead of a world exclusive launch here at the zoo. The specialist team will spend an estimated 969 days using […]
Have you spotted our two new arrivals?
February 15, 2019
Our keepers have been busy with two new calves in the past few weeks. On 11 February our roan antelope, Swala, gave birth to a female calf. The hoofstock team […]
A new home for Marwell’s tiny but mighty native lizards
January 25, 2019
The projects team are on a tight deadline to complete building work on the sand lizard enclosure before spring… In 2018 our Conservation team released 86 sand lizards back into […]
Annual species audit
January 15, 2019
The New Year has got off to a busy start for keepers as they complete an audit of every species in the park. The mammoth task is led by zoo registrar Debbie […]
Without a paddle: where would we be without dung beetles?
January 15, 2019
Two papers have been recently published with our collaborative teams Two papers have been recently published with our collaborative teams from different ends of the planet looking at the importance […]
An all new calendar competition!
January 15, 2019
We’re launching a brand new calendar for 2020 and by entering our competition your fantastic photos could be featured! We’re on the hunt for 12 ‘purrrfect’ images fit to display […]
Happy 20th anniversary to our talented Artist in Residence
January 15, 2019
Pip McGarry is celebrating two decades as Marwell’s wildlife artist… Internationally renowned wildlife artist Pip McGarry is celebrating his 20th anniversary as the zoo’s Artist in Residence. A self-taught artist, […]
2019’s newest arrivals… from arachnids to primates!
January 5, 2019
2019 is off to a busy start for everyone at Marwell, including the animal keepers! A tiny white-faced saki monkey infant… The last arrival for 2018 (and the perfect way […]