Extinction
Travel back in time and discover lost species – crafted from over 2 million toy bricks!
Step back in time this summer 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!
Extinction will be running from Saturday 19 July – Sunday 7 September 2025.
Early bird offer! Book your tickets between 2 – 31 May to save 25%
Plus: if you book by 18 May, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a VIP trip to Iconic Bricks headquarters on Tuesday 27 May to see the sculptures being built, speak to the builders, and take home a goodie bag! Terms apply.
Book your tickets online to save (annual members can enter for free).
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 two bricks
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.
Enjoy afternoon tea
23 July – 31 August, selected times
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
