Zoo News Archive

Congratulations Justine!

October 15, 2020

Marwell’s Veterinary Services Manager Dr Justine Shotton has been named Junior Vice President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA).  Justine will take on the role for 2020/21 alongside her role managing our veterinary […]

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Detailed analysis reveals key findings critical to furthering understanding of snow leopards in the wild

September 23, 2020

Marwell researchers, working with colleagues in China, have found key differences in how snow leopards use the mountain landscapes they inhabit. Using cutting edge and detailed analysis of snow leopard […]

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Why you should visit Marwell this Autumn

September 23, 2020

Autumn is a beautiful time to get outdoors and admire the changing colours of Marwell’s stunning parkland while learning more about our hundreds of endangered and exotic species. Plus, don’t […]

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Exceptional breeding year gives much needed boost to efforts to return the UK’s rarest lizard

September 10, 2020

A major effort is underway to boost numbers of the UK’s rarest lizard after a huge forest fire in Dorset this summer devastated one of the country’s remaining sand lizard […]

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‘Incredibly rare’ African wild ass foal among the latest newborns

August 17, 2020

We’re celebrating three new births including a critically endangered African wild ass – one of the world’s rarest animals. Born to first-time parents Jahzahra and Lars, zookeepers report the foal […]

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We’re delighted to unveil a new and improved habitat for our red-necked wallabies!

July 30, 2020

The revamped Wallaby Walkthrough features a small creek, pool, stream and pond and a natural seating area so guests can relax immersed in wildlife. Helen Murphy, Marwell Zoo’s Plants and […]

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Find out about our local conservation work with barn owls

July 29, 2020

For more than a decade, Marwell has been working to actively restore key habitats and species in the grasslands and woodlands that surround the zoo. The continuing efforts have resulted […]

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Meet the baby animals

July 21, 2020

We’re celebrating the birth of some of the world’s most threatened species this summer. The latest new arrivals at the zoo include critically endangered species including a black and white […]

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We welcomed a mountain bongo calf!

June 25, 2020

The calf is an exciting addition to Marwell, as this species is critically endangered in the wild. A critically endangered mountain bongo calf was born at Marwell at around 6.30 […]

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A fearsome new collection of animals have arrived for a world exclusive exhibition.

June 25, 2020

We want to share a sneak peek of the unique collection of larger than life creatures made of toy bricks ahead of our reopening next week. SUPERSIZED! features up to 40 […]