Zoo News Archive
Rare Grevy’s zebra foal born
October 25, 2019
A newborn Grevy’s zebra foal has taken its first steps out in the field here at Marwell Zoo The foal was born on 26 September to second-time mum Nafeesa, and […]
Say hello to October’s new arrivals…
October 15, 2019
We have had a ‘baby boom’ here at Marwell! Grevy’s zebra foal Late last month we welcomed a Grevy’s zebra foal to Marwell. Now almost a month old, the adorable […]
We’ve welcomed an interesting new species…
October 15, 2019
We’ve welcomed an interesting new species… While this new species may not be as cute as our recent Grevy’s zebra foal, bongo calf or squirrel monkey babies, they are incredibly […]
Two cheeky little squirrel monkeys have been born
October 15, 2019
There is yet another good reason to visit us this autumn, as we’re celebrating a pair of very cheeky little Guianan squirrel monkeys, born earlier this month. The two infants, […]
An update on our Tropical House birds
September 15, 2019
Our male white-naped pheasant-pigeon has been paired up! White-naped pheasant-pigeons We recently introduced a female white-naped pheasant-pigeon to Tropical House as part of the EEP (European Ex-situ breeding Programme). This […]
We have a new Animal of the Month!
September 15, 2019
In September we are celebrating one of our smaller primates, the cotton-top tamarins Cotton-top tamarins are September’s Animal of the Month! Each month we are focusing on one of the […]
Monster fun this October half-term
August 15, 2019
From 26 October to 3 November 2019, take part in a free monster trail Tack down 12 hidden monsters around the zoo, the colourful illustrated beasts include a panteater, spitopotamus […]
Enjoy a Wonderland themed Christmas at Marwell
August 15, 2019
Christmas at Marwell is a magical event, providing a fun filled 60 to 80-minute festive experience for all the family to meet Father Christmas. **Now outdated 2019 event** This year, […]
Have you spotted our three flamingo chicks yet?
August 15, 2019
Three of our greater flamingo eggs have hatched! Greater flamingos usually lay one egg and when chicks first hatch, they have pale grey down, which is soon replaced by a second, […]
We have a new species at the zoo…
August 13, 2019
A new mongoose species has been introduced! For all the mongoose fans out there we have exciting news, we have recently introduced a Bokiboky (Madagascan mongoose) here at Marwell! The […]