Zoo News Archive
Black and white and fluffy all over!
July 21, 2016
We’re celebrating the arrival of black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata) triplets. Born on 6 June to mum Breeze and dad Mr Breeze, these little bundles of fluff are finding […]
Our Grevy’s foal has a name!
June 21, 2016
Meet Safiya We held a competition to help name our littlest Grevy’s zebra and are delighted to announce that we received a huge 1152 entries over just 3 days! With […]
Go Faster Stripes at Marwell!
May 5, 2016
On Saturday 14 May more than a hundred people of all ages took part in a stripy dash through the zoo, for Marwell’s Zany Zebras ‘Zebra Zooooom!’ The non-competitive trot […]
Four adorable meerkat pups
April 21, 2016
We’re delighted to announce the birth of four adorable meerkat pups. Experienced Mum, Macbeth, is looking after the playful siblings and teaching them the ropes. At four weeks old the […]
Birth of Critically Endangered Primate
March 14, 2016
The critically endangered Sulawesi-crested macaque was born on Monday 8 February to first time mum, Satana and dad, Douglas. Sulawesi-crested macaques (Macaca nigra) are the most endangered of the seven […]
We’re in the Top 20 Not for Profit Best Companies!
February 21, 2016
Marwell Wildlife has been placed at number 17 out of 100 Not for Profit Best Companies to Work For in the The Times and The Sunday Times lists for 2016. […]
Last chance to be part of the South’s MANE event – Don’t miss out!
January 20, 2016
Businesses have until the end of the month to join the stampede and sign up to the spectacular art extravaganza Marwell’s Zany Zebras. This summer, a zeal of Marwell’s Zany […]
We celebrate the arrival of lemur royalty!
January 14, 2016
We have welcomed two young crowned lemurs to the zoo- a brand new species for Marwell! The pair arrived at Marwell Zoo from Tywcross Zoo and Obterre Zoo earlier this month as […]
Little bundle of joy for new world monkeys
November 11, 2015
We are delighted to announce the arrival of a tiny silvery marmoset (Mico argentatus) born to mum, Olive and dad, Arthur. The experienced parents have been caring for the little […]
Meet Jabari our new rhino
October 25, 2015
Guests are in for an extra special treat this October Half Term as they can watch our new male white rhino settle into his new home! Jabari is two years […]