Extinction
Travel back in time and discover lost species – crafted from over 2 million toy bricks!
Step back in time this summer (Saturday 19 July – Sunday 7 September 2025) with a world-exclusive showcase of more than 20 awe-inspiring creatures crafted from over 2 million toy bricks.
Discover lost species, including a gigantic woolly mammoth, a hissing titanoboa and a giant ground sloth. Plus, help build a sabre-toothed tiger, pose with a dinosaur egg, and watch out for a few surprises along the way!
Free Return Visit!
Book your visit to Extinction online and come back again for free!
Anyone who pre-books a day ticket to visit Extinction can enjoy a free trip to the zoo on a different day.
Even better, you can take your second trip any time until Thursday 27 November, including October half term, meaning you can explore the zoo in a different season! Don’t miss this great chance to get two days of adventure for the price of one.
Book in advance to save (annual members can enter for free).
To redeem the free return visit, guests will need to show their original booking confirmation email and valid ID at Marwell Stores on their return visit. The offer is valid for day tickets purchased online at marwell.org.uk for visits between 12 August – 7 September 2025, subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Book your tickets
Extinction will be running from Sat 19 July – Sun 7 Sept 2025. Book in advance to save.
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Discover over 20 lost species
Marvel at the giant mammoth, see Tasmanian tigers, and approach a growling dire wolf!
With over 20 sculptures to see, make sure you pick up your map on entry to make sure you find you them all.
Help build a sabre-toothed tiger
Daily, 11am – 4pm
Join our public build to help us build a sabre-toothed tiger.
Recommended donation £1 per block section.
Get ready to pose!
Snap a selfie in the giant dinosaur egg, or maybe become a dodo! Make sure you share your pics with us on social media using #ExtinctionMarwell
Make your own brick creation*
Daily, 11am – 4pm
Head to Extinction Basecamp and make a mini mammoth or mini dodo to take home.
Face painting*
Mon – Fri, 21 July – 29 August, 11am – 4pm
Transform into your favourite animal with our animal-themed face painting.
Suitable for ages 3+. Face painting may not be suitable for children with sensitive skin or known skin conditions – please speak to the face painters on the day. Children must be supervised.
Take a 360 safari*
Daily, 10.30am – 3pm
Get closer than ever to our planet’s incredible creatures in our NEW immersive Virtual Reality Experience in the Giraffe House.
Travel the globe and discover how species are evolving incredible abilities in A New Odyssey Around The World (14 July – 10 Aug), or take a trip to Kenya to get up close to lions, giraffes and wildebeest in The Savannah Cycle (11 Aug – 7 Sept)
Enjoy afternoon tea*
25 July – 31 August, selected dates
Treat yourself to afternoon tea in Grade I listed Marwell Hall. Reserve your table online to guarantee your place.
…and explore the zoo!
Let off steam on our playgrounds, take a ride on the road train, and of course, see our resident animals! Don’t forget to download our app to check our daily animal feed times and plan your day.
Every visit helps support our conservation work, both here at the zoo and around the world.
Save with annual membership
Visit Marwell Zoo year-round with an annual membership* An annual pass starts at less than the price of 3 visits!
*terms and exclusions apply
Go behind the scenes
In episode 3 of our Marwell’s Wild Life podcast, discover the artistry, stories, and hidden details that bring these incredible sculptures to life, as we speak to the creative minds behind the event.
