Zoo News Archive

A woman with a VR headset on looks at an elephant during a Virtual Reality Experience at Marwell Zoo

Introducing our thrilling new virtual reality safari experience

July 24, 2025

Ever wondered what it would be like to swim with whales, stand under a towering giraffe or come face to face with a gorilla? Well now you can, thanks to […]

A girl pretends to scream and run away from a titanoboa made of toy bricks at Marwell Zoo's Extinction event

Your favourite extinct animals arrive at Marwell Zoo for the summer

July 18, 2025

Step back in time this summer as we unveil some of the world’s most extraordinary extinct animals – here’s a first glimpse! Youngsters and adults were in awe of the […]

Amur tiger, Valentina

We have some sad news to share…

July 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness we share the news of the death of our female Amur tiger, Valentina. Unfortunately, Valentina sustained fatal injuries during an introduction with our male tiger, […]

An illustration with glowing animals and plants, with text saying Glow Marwell

It’s all systems Glow at Marwell!

June 30, 2025

We’re getting a glow up this Christmas with our most spectacular light trail ever. Glow Marwell will see the zoo transform into a twinkling wonderland, where visitors are invited to […]

Bid on our silent auction to help endangered zebra

June 26, 2025

Behind the scenes experiences with animals are just some of the items up for grabs at Marwell Wildlife’s silent auction in aid of the world’s most endangered zebra. As part […]

A man buys shortbread from a New Forest Shortbread stall holder at a Hampshire Food Festival

Delicious delicacies for Father’s Day

June 10, 2025

The Summer Food Festival will be showcasing the very best produce that Hampshire has to offer on Sunday 15 June 2025. From delicious shortbread and honey, to local wine and […]

Hanoi, a male binturong at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

A rhinoceros with Marwell Hall in the background, at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

The Keeper's Kitchen logo and an illustration of a giraffe on a hessian background

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 […]

A graphic design of a penguin next to a tree full of hearts with the BIAZA Love Your Zoo logo

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 […]

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