Zoo News Archive
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Could you volunteer at Marwell?
December 15, 2018
Want to be more involved with Marwell? Looking to fill your free time while doing something rewarding and fun? Look no further! Marwell has a number of volunteering opportunities* for […]
Christmas is a time for giving…
December 15, 2018
Make a difference this festive season, consider treating our animals to a gift from our Marwell Amazon Wish List! From natural balls the keepers can fill with food to encourage our primates […]
Marwell received a smelly Christmas gift this year!
December 10, 2018
The gardening team at Paignton Zoo has kindly donated a Titan arum plant (also known as the ‘corpse flower’). This impressive plant is able to grow up to 3 metres […]
We have a new arrival and a new name!
December 5, 2018
In December we have welcomed a male blesbok and named the Hartmann’s zebra foal… Our Hartmann’s zebra foal has been named! Back in October we welcomed the arrival of a […]