Zoo News Archive

February 3, 2023

Meet our floppy-eared new arrival, a Critically Endangered mountain bongo, born to parents Canela and Ituri on Monday (30 January). The bongo calf is said to be doing well, with […]

February 1, 2023

Have you ever visited Marwell on a weekday? Home to hundreds of endangered and exotic species in 140 acres of beautiful parkland – there’s plenty for the whole family to […]

February 1, 2023

We are thrilled to announce we’re upcycling and completely revamping our old tropical house building to become home to some exciting new species and immersive displays. As well as new […]

January 26, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that our Humboldt penguins have returned to Penguin Cove following an Avian Influenza outbreak at the end of last year. After extensive work to clean […]

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, […]

January 16, 2023

What better way to beat Blue Monday than a gorgeous new arrival, guaranteed to turn those frowns upside down! Meet our adorable white-faced saki monkey baby who took keepers by […]

January 13, 2023

Get out into nature and enjoy 140 acres of wide, open space while seeing hundreds of amazing animals with a winter zoo visit. Pop on your wellies, wrap up warm, […]

January 6, 2023

Following the Avian influenza outbreak at Marwell last month, we’ve been working closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs […]

January 1, 2023

Happy New Year! We hope you’ve all had fun reigning in the new year as we look ahead to what 2023 brings. This time of year is often one for […]

December 22, 2022

Updated 23/12/2022: Southern Water have now restored mains water to the zoo.  We are very pleased to say we are open as normal tomorrow from 10am – 4pm. Thank you […]