Zoo News Archive
New binturong arrives for vital breeding programme
May 28, 2025
What looks like a cross between a bear and a cat and smells like buttery popcorn? A binturong of course, and we have welcomed our second of these unusual animals […]
Marwell Zoo achieves mark of excellence as Government announces a major overhaul of animal welfare rules
May 24, 2025
We have achieved a national mark of excellence in zoos and aquariums – announced as the Government today unveils a major overhaul of animal welfare rules. We have attained BIAZA […]
Unveiling our new 100-seater café serving local treats – with profits supporting vital conservation work at home and around the globe
May 14, 2025
On Monday 19 May, we’ll be opening the doors to The Keeper’s Kitchen, a new 100-seater café serving delicious produce from Hampshire and surrounding regions – with all profits supporting […]
Go wild for Love your Zoo Week this May half-term
May 9, 2025
Celebrating everything that makes zoos special, we’re inviting explorers to discover their wild side this May half-term with exciting adventures, fun activities and plenty of animal magic. Love Your Zoo […]
Roar into the past with mammoth Extinction event
May 2, 2025
A fearsome sabre-toothed tiger and giant woolly mammoth will come roaring into Marwell Zoo this summer. The jaw-dropping Extinction event will bring visitors face-to-fang with lost legends and prehistoric creatures […]
Save our Stripes: Why our ‘matchmaking mission’ is vital to protect Grevy’s zebra
April 27, 2025
The Grevy’s zebra is one of Africa’s rarest mammals, and this beautiful species desperately needs our help! With fewer than 3,000 left in the wild, these animals are facing threats […]
World Veterinary Day: A peek into how our vets care for flamingos and penguins
April 26, 2025
Spring has officially sprung, and what better time to shine the spotlight on our incredible veterinary team than World Veterinary Day! To celebrate, we’re joining our vets behind the scenes […]
Save our Stripes! Help save endangered zebras
April 16, 2025
We’ve launched a ‘Save Our Stripes’ campaign to save the most endangered species of zebra from extinction, and you can help during a bumper ‘double the difference’ fundraising week. Fewer […]
Twice as nice! Meet our cotton-top tamarin twins
April 10, 2025
It’s a case of twice as nice – or maybe double trouble – at Marwell, where twin baby cotton-top tamarins have arrived just in time for National Siblings Day today. […]
Join us on a journey around the world this Easter
April 4, 2025
Embark on an exciting journey Around the World in 80 Species for a vibrant celebration of wildlife and culture this Easter holiday. From Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April […]