Zoo Events
Zoo Events
We regularly hold seasonal events including our Glow Marwell light trail, summer trails, half term fun and more!
Take a look at Zoo News to stay up to date with all our latest events.
Visit all year round
Enjoy access to a range of events at Marwell Zoo with an annual membership! (terms and exclusions apply)
Join the herd
Gala Dinner
Friday 27 June 2025
Join us for an evening of celebration and conservation at our inaugural black-tie Gala Dinner and help raise vital funds for the Grevy’s zebra.
Summer Evenings with Marwell
11 July, 25 July, 1 August, 29 August 2025
Explore the zoo after hours with an expert-led tour and relaxed dinner as the sun goes down.
Member event: Extinction VIP Preview
Thursday 17 July
Premium members only
Premium members are invited to discover our summer brick event, Extinction, in this special VIP Preview evening.
Summer Holidays: Extinction
Saturday 19 July – Sunday 7 September 2025
The bricks are back! Come face-to-fang with lost legends and prehistoric creatures in a world-first collection of extinct animals crafted from over two million toy bricks.
Member event: Extinction Late After Hours
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Premium members only
Premium members are invited to join us on the evening of Wednesday 6 August to explore our summer event Extinction after hours – with a range of extra theatrical entertainment!
Extinction Lates
Saturday 9 August & Saturday 16 August 2025
Explore our summer spectacular brick event after hours, with a host of extra family entertainment! Meet the master builders behind the creations, hear tales from our costumed palaeontologist and more…
Scimitar-horned Oryx Day
Saturday 16 August 2025
Join us to celebrate the very first International Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day. Thanks to Marwell supporters, the once Extinct in the Wild scimitar-horned oryx now has its very own World Animal Day.
Carnivore Weekend
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September 2025
Discover the fascinating world of Marwell’s incredible carnivores during this special weekend celebration. From powerful predators to agile hunters, join us as we shine a spotlight on these remarkable animals with engaging talks, activities, and insights into their vital role in the ecosystem.
Marwell 10k
Sunday 28 September 2025
Lace up your running shoes and join Marwell’s 10k run to help save Grevy’s zebra. All runners receive a medal and free entry to Marwell Zoo after the run.
Member event: Friends & Family Day
Sunday 5 October 2025
Premium members only
Bring your friends and family for less! On our Friends & Family Days, Premium members can bring up to 4 guests for half price.
October half term: Boo at the Zoo
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
There’ll be plenty of treats (and maybe a few tricks) in store for our guests this October half term. From broomstick flying to pumpkin carving, a visit to Marwell will be a spook-tacular day.
More activities and details to come
Firewalk
Saturday 8 November 2025
Will you walk over hot coals for conservation? Take part in Marwell’s Firewalk and help raise vital funds for worldwide conservation.
Christmas at Marwell Hall
Friday 28 November – Wednesday 24 December 2025
Take a magical journey through our 45 minute grotto experience in historic Marwell Hall, with Christmas storytelling, craft activities and of course, a chance to meet Santa!
Glow Marwell
Friday 28 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026 (selected dates)
Glow Marwell is back! Follow our enchanted nature light trail through a magical world of breathtaking new displays that will fill you with wonder for the natural world.
