Zoo News Archive
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]