Tag: Conservation
Highlighting conservation success with the IUCN Green Status
October 28, 2024
We’re excited to be a part of a new initiative by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): the Green Status of Species. Launched in 2021, the Green Status […]
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 […]
Shining a light on a hidden communication network
October 18, 2024
Preparations for Glow Marwell are underway and an exciting new addition to this year’s show is set to be a hot topic of conversation. Our Enchanted Tree with its fluttering […]
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 […]
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 […]
Restoring woodlands and planting trees for sustainability success
July 9, 2024
For many years we have been restoring the woodlands at Marwell and planting additional trees both within the zoo and on our surrounding land. In 2023, we planted 9,000 new […]
Ethical sourcing: making every purchase count
July 9, 2024
Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife’s Head of Sustainability, talks about how the charity is delivering on its sustainability ambitions across the organisation. Marwell have been practising ethical and sustainable sourcing […]
Inspiring change: connecting our guests with nature
July 5, 2024
We’re proud our conservation zoo inspires thousands of people each year with the wonder of wildlife. We aim to connect our 454,342 annual guests, 23,398 members and vast online communities […]
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 […]