Zoo News Archive
Our Sclater’s crowned pigeon egg has hatched!
June 25, 2020
We’re thrilled that our Sclater’s crowned pigeons have successfully hatched an egg. Keepers arrived at the zoo on 14 June to find the egg had hatched overnight. Both pigeons, Neil […]
We are delighted to finally reopen our gates on Monday 29 June after being closed for three months!
June 22, 2020
We are delighted to finally reopen our gates on Monday 29 June after being closed for three months! To say a huge thank you to our members for their support, […]
Coronavirus: Zookeepers take on trending TikTok dance challenge to raise vital funds for animals
June 15, 2020
Zookeepers here at Marwell are keeping morale high despite the coronavirus shutdown by taking on a global dance challenge to raise vital funds for the animals in their care. Marwell […]
We are preparing to reopen safely…
June 10, 2020
The decision to relax restrictions on zoos is expected to take effect from Monday 15 June, however, our reopening date is to be confirmed. We’re preparing to welcome guests safely […]
Coronavirus: we are temporarily closed
June 1, 2020
Following Government guidelines regarding coronavirus, we remain closed until further notice. The latest legislation amendment lists zoos in Stage 3 of the UK’s Covid-19 recovery strategy and we are therefore […]
Cemetery tree destroyed by vandals will help feed our animals
May 25, 2020
We thanked Hollybrook Cemetery for the unexpected gift, which will feed our hoofstock animals at a time when we are appealing for help to cover basic costs due to the […]
Although we do not have a confirmed opening date, planning is well underway
May 1, 2020
Following the latest government guidelines regarding coronavirus, we remain closed until further notice Following the latest government guidelines regarding coronavirus, we remain closed until further notice. Although we do not […]
The latest on Wallaby Walkthrough…
March 19, 2020
Over the last few weeks, the Marwell team has been working incredibly hard to revamp our wallaby walkthrough. After removing boulders, clearing the original fencing and relocating the wallaby houses, […]
Updates to our 2021 calendar competition
March 16, 2020
This year, we are once again looking for 12 striking images that capture our beautiful residents to be displayed in our 2021 Marwell calendar. However, due to the current situation […]
Coronavirus shutdown: Marwell Zoo’s animals need your help…
March 15, 2020
We have launched a fundraising campaign to help cover animal costs during the coronavirus shutdown. We are currently closed to guests however it is business as usual for our dedicated […]