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)

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The Creature Cases characters on a pale blue background

February half term: The Creature Cases Trail

Saturday 15 – Monday 24 February 2025

Step into the shoes of a junior detective and join Agents Kit Casey and Sam Snow from Netflix’s hit series The Creature Cases on an exciting and educational trail. Crack clues, uncover hidden secrets, and help solve The Case of the Missing Pebble in this fun and educational adventure for the whole family.

Please note this is not a character day. The Creature Cases mascots won’t be in attendance.

Home Educator Event

Monday 24 – Friday 28 February 2025

Curious about clouded leopards? Join us in Marwell Zoo’s Science and Learning Centre for a day of discovery, exclusively for home educators.

A grandmother and child look at flowers at Marwell Zoo

UK Native Species Saturdays

8, 15, 22 & 29 March 2025

Celebrate UK Wildlife this March with a visit to Marwell Zoo. Join our events team on selected Saturdays to take part in fun craft sessions.

Two sand lizards

NEW! UK Native Species Zone

From Tuesday 25 March 2025

Experience the wonders of UK wildlife in our brand-new UK Native Species zone! Explore the sand lizard habitat, visit the White-clawed Crayfish Conservation Breeding Centre, and enjoy interactive elements of play and discovery—perfect for all ages.

A snow leopard at Marwell Zoo

Easter holidays: Around the World in 80 Species

Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April 2025

Grab your Marwell Passport and join us on an adventure trail around the zoo in 80 species.

Discover animals from across the continents and collect your stamps along the way.

Plus, on Easter Sunday (20 April), meet the Easter Bunny and find the hidden eggs around the zoo to win prizes as part of our Big Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny holding a woven basket and waving towards the camera

Big Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday 20 April 2025

Families can join the Big Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 20 April, with prizes and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.

Scouting the Zoo

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May 2025

Calling all Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Squirrels, Guides, Rainbows and Brownies! Join us for Scouting the Zoo: Roar and Explore, a roarsome weekend or a purrfect day of fun, adventure, and learning.

Elephant walking through a gressland area in Kenya

Wildlife Art Exhibition

Friday 23 May – Monday 26 May 2025

Step into the stunning Grade I listed Marwell Hall and immerse yourself in a celebration of wildlife art. Hosted by the Marwell International Wildlife Art Society, this inspiring exhibition showcases the incredible talent of artists, each capturing the beauty and diversity of the natural world through their work.

A graphic design of a penguin next to a tree full of hearts with the hashtag #Love Your Zoo. 25 May - 2 June.

May half term – Love Your Zoo Week

Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June 2025

This May half-term, join us for Love Your Zoo Week, a special celebration of everything that makes zoos so important. Enjoy a variety of activities designed to inspire and engage visitors of all ages. From interactive sessions to hands-on crafts, there are plenty of ways to get involved and share what you love most about Marwell.

A Grevy's zebra on a black background with gold sparkles, for Marwell Wildlife's Gala Dinner - Friday 27 June 2025

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 Holidays: The Bricks are Back!

Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Marwell Zoo. Our all-new, exclusive event for 2025 will showcase awe-inspiring creatures crafted entirely from toy bricks, bringing incredible animals to life in stunning detail.

Perfect for families, art lovers, and adventurers of all ages, this summer highlight promises to be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. Stay tuned as we unveil more details and surprises—this is one event you won’t want to miss!

(Image from previous event)

Two Scimitar Horned Oryx and a zebra at Marwell Zoo

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.

Visit the incredible Amur Tiger on your family day out in Hampshire at Marwell Zoo

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 2025 - five Grevy's zebra stand in a line among high grass

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.

A boy in a skeleton costume jumps over a hay bale during broomstick flying lessons at Marwell Zoo during October Half-Term Halloween activities.

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

A close up of feet walking towards burning wood as they prepare for a firewalk

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.

A boy in front of a christmas tree on Marwell Hall Drive

Christmas 2025

November & December 2025

End the year with a sparkle, as our Christmas event brings festive cheer to Marwell.

Stay tuned for more details.

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