Zoo News

With 140 acres and a huge variety of species to discover, there’s always something new going on at the zoo. Read our latest stories below, or stay up-to-date with our newsletter or social pages below:

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A ring-tailed lemur walking along the ground at Marwell Zoo

Latest updates from the Zoo

See all our latest animal news and updates, straight from the zoo.

We have some sad news to share…

It is with deep sadness we share the news of the death of our female Amur tiger, Valentina. Unfortunately, Valentina sustained fatal injuries during an introduction with our male tiger, […]

July 1, 2025

It’s all systems Glow at Marwell!

We’re getting a glow up this Christmas with our most spectacular light trail ever. Glow Marwell will see the zoo transform into a twinkling wonderland, where visitors are invited to […]
Events

June 30, 2025

Bid on our silent auction to help endangered zebra

Behind the scenes experiences with animals are just some of the items up for grabs at Marwell Wildlife’s silent auction in aid of the world’s most endangered zebra. As part […]

June 26, 2025

Delicious delicacies for Father’s Day

The Summer Food Festival will be showcasing the very best produce that Hampshire has to offer on Sunday 15 June 2025. From delicious shortbread and honey, to local wine and […]
Events

June 10, 2025

New binturong arrives for vital breeding programme

What looks like a cross between a bear and a cat and smells like buttery popcorn? A binturong of course, and we have welcomed our second of these unusual animals […]
Animals New Arrivals

May 28, 2025

Marwell Zoo achieves mark of excellence as Government announces a major overhaul of animal welfare rules

We have achieved a national mark of excellence in zoos and aquariums – announced as the Government today unveils a major overhaul of animal welfare rules. We have attained BIAZA […]

May 24, 2025

Unveiling our new 100-seater café serving local treats – with profits supporting vital conservation work at home and around the globe

On Monday 19 May, we’ll be opening the doors to The Keeper’s Kitchen, a new 100-seater café serving delicious produce from Hampshire and surrounding regions – with all profits supporting […]

May 14, 2025

Go wild for Love your Zoo Week this May half-term

Celebrating everything that makes zoos special, we’re inviting explorers to discover their wild side this May half-term with exciting adventures, fun activities and plenty of animal magic. Love Your Zoo […]
Events

May 9, 2025

Roar into the past with mammoth Extinction event

A fearsome sabre-toothed tiger and giant woolly mammoth will come roaring into Marwell Zoo this summer. The jaw-dropping Extinction event will bring visitors face-to-fang with lost legends and prehistoric creatures […]
Events

May 2, 2025

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