Author: Charlotte Bennett

Serval looking through two logs in habitat at Marwell Zoo

Meet Marwell’s servals, Hex and Mr Jinx Moustache

March 17, 2025

This World Serval Day, we’re celebrating Marwell Zoo’s two servals (leptailurus serval), a female name Hex and a male called Mr Jinx Moustache. Jinx, who could arguably win the competition […]

Amur tiger, Pasha relaxing in habitat looking at camera at Marwell Zoo

Roaring with excitement as two rare big cats arrive at Marwell Zoo

March 5, 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome two new big cats to the 140-acre park! A beautiful female snow leopard, Zaya, and a magnificent male Amur tiger, Pasha, are settling into their new […]

Woman standing with a clipboard counting bush dogs.

Marwell Zoo’s annual stocktake celebrates record births and conservation successes

February 12, 2025

Marwell Zoo has completed its annual stocktake, counting more than 500 animals across 145 species. Although keepers are fully aware of the number of animals they care for daily, the […]

A girl sitting in a jeep truck leaning on door and smiling

Celebrating women in science at Marwell Wildlife

February 11, 2025

At the heart of Marwell Wildlife is an extraordinary team of conservation scientists whose passion and expertise are shaping the future of wildlife conservation. To celebrate International Day of Women […]

MRes students in Kenya

How Marwell Wildlife is empowering the next generation of conservationists

January 24, 2025

We’re marking a milestone 10 years of empowering future conservationists through our Master of Research (MRes) in Wildlife Conservation, a pioneering collaboration awarded by University of Southampton. This unique course […]

Two Harvest Mice on a branch of berries

Harvest mice surveys at Marwell

January 6, 2025

Did you know the harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is the smallest mouse in the UK? These tiny creatures live in grassy areas like meadows and hedgerows across the country. They […]

An animal keeper counts tortoise at Marwell Zoo during the annual animal audit

2024: Groundbreaking conservation efforts and unforgettable moments

December 26, 2024

Annual animal audit We kicked off the year with our Annual Animal Audit, where we recorded 52 births and 145 species at the zoo. The audit looked back at 2023, […]

Newborn okapi calf being cleaned by its mum

Introducing okapi calf, Kayemba

December 16, 2024

Marwell Wildlife is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi calf, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of this endangered species. The calf’s mother Niari was herself born at […]

White-clawed crayfish breeding centre at Marwell Zoo

New UK Native Species Zone set to open at Marwell in March 2025

December 13, 2024

Back in April 2024, you helped us raise £20,000 for a white-clawed crayfish breeding centre here at Marwell. Thanks to your generosity and the Big Give Green Match Fund, this […]

A boy in front of a christmas tree on Marwell Hall Drive

The show must ‘Glow’ on following storm setback!

December 10, 2024

We’re delighted to announce an extension to our popular Glow Marwell winter lights event after Storm Darragh forced the event to close for three days. We’re very sorry to everyone […]