Zoo News Archive

hamerkop chick in nest

A new addition to our hamerkop family

August 7, 2024

Welcome to the world Buxton! A new addition to our hamerkop family has fledged the nest six weeks after hatching in the zoo’s walkthrough aviary. The hamerkop chick is already […]

Glow Marwell logo

Tickets are selling fast!

July 31, 2024

It may only be the end of July but tickets for our winter Glow Marwell event are selling fast and with so much to look forward to, you won’t want […]

The Bluestar Z00 bus arrives at Marwell Zoo

Hop on board for discounted entry

July 24, 2024

Marwell Wildlife is thrilled to be making the zoo more accessible, more sustainable and more affordable with £11 zoo tickets for guests travelling by bus. Embark on a wild adventure and […]

A giant butterfly at Marwell Zoo's The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has landed at Marwell Zoo

July 24, 2024

The schools are breaking up, the summer has begun and we’re thrilled our The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail has arrived in the park. Join us this summer for a journey […]

Young child smiling and playing at Okapi playground

Your summer 2024 guide to a wild day at Marwell Zoo

July 24, 2024

The sun is finally shining and we’re looking forward to an action-packed summer holiday at Marwell Zoo. As well as visiting our rare and endangered animals, guests will have the […]

Afternoon tea at Marwell Hall, including cakes, wraps and sandwiches, plus a children's afternoon tea with a fruit caterpillar.

The big question this summer – Will it be cream or jam first?

July 18, 2024

This summer we’re opening a tearoom in our historic Grade I listed Marwell Hall and inviting guests of all ages to enjoy a decadent afternoon tea at the heart of […]

Przewalski horses and foals at Marwell Zoo

Four new arrivals to ensure their species survival

July 3, 2024

We’re delighted to have welcomed four new additions to our Endangered Przewalski’s horse herd. All four are female and they’re all doing well. Their births are great news for the […]

tiger in the bushes at Marwell Zoo

Farewell to a big character

June 25, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our male Amur tiger, Bagai. Bagai was a big character at the zoo and will be missed by his keepers, vets, […]

Makeda the giraffe at Marwell Zoo

Greedy, confident and greatly missed by us all

June 20, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our 19-year-old female giraffe Makeda. The zoo’s Veterinary Team had been treating Makeda for serious dental disease for a […]

Nicobar pigeon at Marwell Zoo

This International Pigeon Day we’re celebrating the beautiful Nicobar pigeon

June 12, 2024

This International Pigeon Day meet the closest living relative of the now Extinct dodo!  We’re celebrating the beautiful Nicobar pigeons at Marwell Zoo. These magnificent birds, which come from a […]