Tag: Animals
Farewell to Mbonisi, our much-loved giraffe calf
November 8, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our much-loved Rothschild’s giraffe calf, Mbonisi. Born in August to first-time mother Ruby, Mbonisi quickly captured all our hearts […]
Baby boom at the zoo: Meet the new arrivals!
October 30, 2024
We’re celebrating a baby boom at the zoo after welcoming adorable new arrivals, which offer a glimmer of hope to species on the brink of extinction. Visitors can spot the […]
Endangered horses with a very important job
October 22, 2024
Endangered Przewalski’s horses from Marwell Zoo have galloped into Eelmoor Marsh Site of Special Scientific Interest to help maintain the open heathland. Marwell Wildlife manages Eelmoor Marsh as a rewilding […]
Marwell Wildlife calls for robust action in light of the 2024 Living Planet Report
October 10, 2024
Conservation charity Marwell Wildlife is urging leaders to work together to halt the ongoing devastation of the natural world, following the publication of the 2024 Living Planet Report. The report, […]
We snailed it!
September 26, 2024
“by far the greatest contribution to a conservation project in Marwell’s history” More than 6,000 Extinct in the Wild and Critically Endangered Partula snail species from zoos across Europe, including […]
Meet our adorable new addax calf!
September 19, 2024
We’ve welcomed another Critically Endangered calf at Marwell Zoo following the birth of an adorable addax calf on Friday 13 September. Mother, Amelie, and father, Tamerisk have previously had three […]
The pitter-patter of tiny hooves
September 13, 2024
We are thrilled to announce an incredibly rare new arrival in the form of a Critically Endangered mountain bongo calf. Born on September 4, the male baby bongo has already […]
A Love-ly cause for International Day of Charity
September 5, 2024
It’s International Day of Charity and we’re inviting supporters to show their love by donating a gift towards our newest arrival’s care. Our two-week-old giraffe calf is fast approaching six […]
Meet our miraculous new Rothschild’s giraffe calf
August 28, 2024
Guests visiting the zoo over the last week may have noticed that the giraffe house was closed and we’re thrilled to be able to announce why! Ruby, one of our […]
“Sorely missed by her whole team” Farewell Irina the snow leopard
August 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our elderly female snow leopard, Irina, after a decline in her health due to age related symptoms. […]