Tag: Animals

Rothschild's giraffe calf, Mbonisi, at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

A Hartmann's mountain zebra foal with its mother at Marwell Zoo

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 […]

Three Endangered Przewalski's horses walking toward the camera at Eelmoor Marsh

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 […]

Elephant walking through a gressland area in Kenya

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, […]

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. […]