Tag: Conservation
Back from the brink of extinction
December 12, 2023
Marwell Wildlife is today celebrating after long-term conservation efforts have helped bring the scimitar-horned oryx back from the brink of extinction. The species was declared Extinct in the Wild in […]
The search for the great crested newt
November 12, 2023
Marwell’s conservation team are diving into action at Eelmoor Marsh SSSI, our heathland restoration site, to search for a special resident – the great crested newt. The great crested newt […]
Celebrating 10 years of International Snow Leopard Day
October 23, 2023
We’re celebrating 10 years of International Snow Leopard Day and a decade of efforts to safeguard one of the world’s most elusive threatened big cats. Known as the “Ghost of […]
Celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day 2023
October 21, 2023
This National Reptile Awareness day, we’re shining the spotlight on what makes reptiles such fascinatingly unique creatures. Reptiles have roamed the earth longer than any other type of animal, and […]
We’ve won a WAZA Conservation Award
October 13, 2023
Marwell Wildlife has been honoured by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) during its prestigious annual conference event, which was held in San Diego. During the conference, Marwell […]
Marwell Wildlife shortlisted for prestigious award
October 11, 2023
Marwell Wildlife has been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration competition, a new one-off award scheme that recognises the incredible work being done to restore native species in the […]
Our newest “mischief maker”
September 4, 2023
Our herd of Endangered Grevy’s zebra has welcomed a new addition in the form of a gorgeous new foal! The new arrival, born to mother Ellen and father Angus, arrived […]
Support our snow leopards
August 8, 2023
We’ve got exciting plans for our snow leopard habitat and we’re inviting the whole community to help us get the project off the ground. Donate Now When it was built […]
Safeguarding the future of endangered tigers
July 28, 2023
Marwell Wildlife has launched a pioneering conservation project to help safeguard the future of endangered tigers in Bhutan. Figures released on Saturday for International Tiger Day revealed tiger populations are […]
Reviving the Sand Lizards: Marwell’s Remarkable Conservation Efforts
May 31, 2023
Exciting news this week, as our ecologist recorded the first signs of breeding among our reintroduced sand lizard population, reinforcing our efforts in conserving these very rare and special creatures. […]