Zoo Events
Zoo Events
We regularly hold seasonal events including our Glow Marwell light trail, summer trails, half term fun and more!
Take a look at Zoo News to stay up to date with all our latest events.
Visit all year round
Enjoy access to a range of events at Marwell Zoo with an annual membership! (terms and exclusions apply)
Join the herd
Summer Holidays: Extinction
Saturday 19 July – Sunday 7 September 2025
The bricks are back! Come face-to-fang with lost legends and prehistoric creatures in a world-first collection of extinct animals crafted from over two million toy bricks.
Summer Evenings with Marwell
Friday 29 August 2025
Explore the zoo after hours with an expert-led tour and relaxed dinner as the sun goes down.
Marwell 10k
Sunday 28 September 2025
Lace up your running shoes and join Marwell’s 10k run to help save Grevy’s zebra. All runners receive a medal and free entry to Marwell Zoo after the run.
Member event: Members Question Time
Saturday 4 October 2025
Premium & Explorer members
Ever wondered why Marwell works with a particular species, or what’s in the pipeline for next year? Explorer & Premium members are invited to join our Chief Executive, Laura Read, for question time.
Member event: Friends & Family Day
Sunday 5 October 2025
Premium members only
Bring your friends and family for less! On our Friends & Family Days, Premium members can bring up to 4 guests for half price.
October half term
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
There’ll be plenty of treats in store this October half term. With pumpkin carving, a haybale maze, and plenty of wildlife adventures, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Member event: Saving the White-Clawed Crayfish
Saturday 1 November 2025
Premium & Explorer members
Find out more about our conservation programme that aims to protect the native white-clawed crayfish.
Firewalk
Saturday 8 November 2025
Will you walk over hot coals for conservation? Take part in Marwell’s Firewalk and help raise vital funds for worldwide conservation.
Member Event: Glow Marwell VIP Launch Evening
Thursday 27 November 2025
Premium members only
Join us for an exclusive evening of festive wonderment as we switch on our stunning winter light trail around the zoo. Festive fun guaranteed!
Christmas at Marwell Hall
Friday 28 November – Wednesday 24 December 2025
Take a magical journey through our 45 minute grotto experience in historic Marwell Hall, with Christmas storytelling, craft activities and of course, a chance to meet Santa!
Glow Marwell
Friday 28 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026 (selected dates)
Glow Marwell is back! Follow our enchanted nature light trail through a magical world of breathtaking new displays that will fill you with wonder for the natural world.
