Author: Charlotte Bennett

Ali Reynolds, Senior Animal Keeper at Marwell Zoo

From Crippling Fear to a Spider Career

March 14, 2024

This #SaveaSpiderDay we’re highlighting how our spider keeper, Ali Reynolds, cured her arachnophobia. Spiders are our friends! For the first few decades of my life, I suffered with a severe […]

Bagai the Amur tiger is examined during a trip to the dentist at Marwell Zoo

Bagai the Amur tiger visits the dentist

March 8, 2024

A trip to the dentist isn’t anybody’s idea of fun and when you weigh 170kgs have canines that measure 9cm long and a jaw that can deliver more than 1,000 […]

Grandmother and Grandchild looking at Lavender at Marwell Zoo

Your go-to guide this Easter Holiday 🐰🐣

March 1, 2024

We can’t wait to see you this Easter holiday! Here are some of the egg-citing things in store for you… 5 for £85  Our super value family tickets have made […]

Two children play on the lawn outside Marwell Hall

Our family ticket is back! 5 for £85🤩

March 1, 2024

Our super value family ticket is back from Friday 29 March until Sunday 3 November 2024! Save more than £40 on your family visit to Marwell Zoo this Easter and […]

Two People at Marwell Zoo

Antelope Specialist Group: A Year in Review

February 26, 2024

As the new year is in full swing, it’s helpful to reflect on what’s been achieved in 2023. There was a big increase in activity from the International Union for […]

A group of penguins at Marwell Zoo

10 new penguins arrive at Marwell Zoo

February 22, 2024

Well waddle you know, we are delighted to have welcomed 10 new Humboldt penguins to join the colony at Penguin Cove. The new arrivals, who travelled down to Hampshire from […]

A family look at the meerkats at Marwell Zoo

Don’t delay, get your free visits today

February 18, 2024

Friday 16 February 2024 There’s less than a week left to get 30 days of fun for the price of one at Marwell Zoo. Guests who buy a zoo ticket […]

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

Annual Animal Audit 🦒🐌

February 2, 2024

It’s that time of year again and our keepers have been busy filling out Marwell’s annual animal audit which is an important requirement of the charity’s zoo licence. The mammoth […]

Laura Read, new CEO at Marwell Wildlife

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 […]

An addax calf at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire

Christmas arrivals at Marwell Zoo

January 21, 2024

A pair of cute new arrivals are settling in at the zoo following the arrival of a tiny addax calf and a special Christmas Day delivery in sitatunga form. Both […]