Zoo News Archive
Meet our adorable new arrivals
March 29, 2025
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a series of adorable new arrivals. Among the latest births is a female banteng calf, born to experienced parents Jin and Henky on 3 March. […]
A tiny snail, a huge win for conservation!
March 27, 2025
We’re celebrating a remarkable achievement – a rare Polynesian tree snail is no longer extinct in the wild thanks to decades of conservation work. The Partula tohiveana snail has officially […]
We’ve opened our new Native Species Zone
March 25, 2025
A new Native Species Zone has officially opened at Marwell, a major milestone in protecting some of the UK’s most threatened wildlife. The new area features Hampshire’s first white-clawed crayfish […]
Meet Marwell’s servals, Hex and Mr Jinx Moustache
March 17, 2025
This World Serval Day, we’re celebrating Marwell Zoo’s two servals (leptailurus serval), a female name Hex and a male called Mr Jinx Moustache. Jinx, who could arguably win the competition […]
Marwell Zoo’s penguin colony ‘on holiday’ during habitat renovations
March 12, 2025
Marwell Zoo’s colony of endangered Humboldt penguins are enjoying a ‘holiday’ while their home at Penguin Cove undergoes essential renovations. The 13 penguins have settled into a specially designed temporary […]
International Women’s Day: 10 questions with Marwell’s CEO Laura Read
March 7, 2025
Marwell Wildlife’s CEO, Laura Read, is a force to be reckoned with – known for her infectious energy, impressive multitasking skills, and unwavering passion for conservation. As she celebrates her […]
Roaring with excitement as two rare big cats arrive at Marwell Zoo
March 5, 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome two new big cats to the 140-acre park! A beautiful female snow leopard, Zaya, and a magnificent male Amur tiger, Pasha, are settling into their new […]
Marwell Zoo’s annual stocktake celebrates record births and conservation successes
February 12, 2025
Marwell Zoo has completed its annual stocktake, counting more than 500 animals across 145 species. Although keepers are fully aware of the number of animals they care for daily, the […]
Celebrating women in science at Marwell Wildlife
February 11, 2025
At the heart of Marwell Wildlife is an extraordinary team of conservation scientists whose passion and expertise are shaping the future of wildlife conservation. To celebrate International Day of Women […]
Introducing The Keeper’s Kitchen – no zoo ticket needed!
February 7, 2025
Exciting changes are coming to Marwell Zoo! We’re about to embark on an ambitious plan to transform the zoo’s entrance into a brand new plaza, featuring a 100-seater café, outdoor […]