Tag: Staff & Volunteers
Meet our new Chief Executive, Laura Read
January 31, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Laura Read as Chief Executive of Marwell Wildlife, the charity that owns and operates Marwell Zoo. Laura has 20 years of experience in […]
Our Chief Executive Dr James Cretney is leaving Marwell after 18 years at the helm
September 13, 2023
Marwell Wildlife’s Chief Executive Dr James Cretney is leaving the zoo, following his resignation after 18 years at the helm. We’re sorry to see him go and wanted to take […]
It’s Volunteers Week!
June 2, 2023
At Marwell, we’re so very lucky to have a fantastic team of volunteers – you may have met a few when you’ve visited us! They help us with all sorts […]
Wildlife Conservation, Monitoring, and Community Scouts in Northern Kenya
April 28, 2023
Despite the difficulties imposed by the severe long-term drought, our Community Scouts increased their efforts during 2022. Regular wildlife patrols were undertaken to record species and engage with livestock herders […]
Marwell welcomes Alan Titchmarsh MBE
March 22, 2023
Alan Titchmarsh MBE paid a visit to Marwell Zoo last week for the formal presentation of its Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development. Mr Titchmarsh attended in his capacity as […]
An update from James, our Chief Executive
February 28, 2023
I am taking the opportunity to pen an introduction. There is so much to say, and I think as valued Marwell supporters and annual pass holders, I want to start updating […]
2022: Awards round-up
February 6, 2023
We were delighted to have been nominated for, and received, several awards in 2022. These awards are a testament to the hard work of our teams here at Marwell. Queen’s […]
Break-in: Update
January 19, 2023
Two men who admitted breaking into Marwell Zoo in February 2021 were sentenced at Winchester Crown Court today. Bradley Green, 24, admitted criminal damage and animal cruelty. Nathan Daniels, 21, […]