Zoo News Archive

A giant butterfly at Marwell Zoo's The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has landed at Marwell Zoo

July 24, 2024

The schools are breaking up, the summer has begun and we’re thrilled our The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail has arrived in the park. Join us this summer for a journey […]

Young child smiling and playing at Okapi playground

Your summer 2024 guide to a wild day at Marwell Zoo

July 24, 2024

The sun is finally shining and we’re looking forward to an action-packed summer holiday at Marwell Zoo. As well as visiting our rare and endangered animals, guests will have the […]

Afternoon tea at Marwell Hall, including cakes, wraps and sandwiches, plus a children's afternoon tea with a fruit caterpillar.

The big question this summer – Will it be cream or jam first?

July 18, 2024

This summer we’re opening a tearoom in our historic Grade I listed Marwell Hall and inviting guests of all ages to enjoy a decadent afternoon tea at the heart of […]

Przewalski horses and foals at Marwell Zoo

Four new arrivals to ensure their species survival

July 3, 2024

We’re delighted to have welcomed four new additions to our Endangered Przewalski’s horse herd. All four are female and they’re all doing well. Their births are great news for the […]

tiger in the bushes at Marwell Zoo

Farewell to a big character

June 25, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our male Amur tiger, Bagai. Bagai was a big character at the zoo and will be missed by his keepers, vets, […]

Makeda the giraffe at Marwell Zoo

Greedy, confident and greatly missed by us all

June 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our 19-year-old female giraffe Makeda. The zoo’s Veterinary Team had been treating Makeda for serious dental disease for a […]

Nicobar pigeon at Marwell Zoo

This International Pigeon Day we’re celebrating the beautiful Nicobar pigeon

June 12, 2024

This International Pigeon Day meet the closest living relative of the now Extinct dodo!  We’re celebrating the beautiful Nicobar pigeons at Marwell Zoo. These magnificent birds, which come from a […]

Teacher and students holding numbered sign saying "2,000"

Celebrating 2,000 kindergarten trips with Marwell Wildlife!

June 4, 2024

We’re celebrating 2,000 kindergarten trips with Marwell Wildlife over the last 7 years thanks to a partnership between Marwell Wildlife and Kids Love Nature Kindergarten. Since 2017, Marwell Wildlife has […]

A Scimitar Horned Oryx in the wild

Huge thanks to everyone who voted – we won!

June 4, 2024

We are delighted to announce the scimitar-horned oryx will have its own World Animal Day thanks to hundreds of Marwell Wildlife supporters. The first International Scimitar-horned Oryx Day will be […]

A child hops across stepping stones at Glow Marwell christmas light trail event

Glow Marwell is back and it’s going to be spectacular! 🌟

June 3, 2024

Become part of the magic and make memories to last a lifetime as Glow Marwell returns brighter than ever before. We’re lighting up the front of the park for a […]