Tag: Animals

Marwell Partula snails sporting their "snail varnish" dots

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 […]

addax calf asleep in habitat at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

Bongo calf at Marwell Zoo

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 Rothschild's giraffe calf with his mother at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

A Rothschild's giraffe calf at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

Irina the snow leopard at Marwell Zoo

“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. […]

Przewalski horses and foals at Marwell Zoo

Four new arrivals to ensure their species survival

July 3, 2024

We’re delighted to have welcomed four new additions to our Endangered Przewalski’s horse herd. All four are female and they’re all doing well. Their births are great news for the […]

tiger in the bushes at Marwell Zoo

Farewell to a big character

June 25, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our male Amur tiger, Bagai. Bagai was a big character at the zoo and will be missed by his keepers, vets, […]

Nicobar pigeon at Marwell Zoo

This International Pigeon Day we’re celebrating the beautiful Nicobar pigeon

June 12, 2024

This International Pigeon Day meet the closest living relative of the now Extinct dodo!  We’re celebrating the beautiful Nicobar pigeons at Marwell Zoo. These magnificent birds, which come from a […]

scimitar-horned oryx looming over a camera trap in Tunisia

We’re one step closer to our dream of a World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day!

May 29, 2024

We’re delighted to announce that we’re through to the semi-finals in our bid to create a World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day. As part of Love Your Zoo Week, The British and […]