Zoo News Archive

Snow leopard resting on rock at Marwell Zoo

We’re celebrating World Veterinary Day

April 27, 2024

We’re celebrating World Veterinary Day by shining a spotlight on our amazing vets and vet nurses and the work they do to ensure animals get great care throughout their life […]

Native species reintroduction site, Eelmoor Marsh

Why we need to act now to conserve native species

April 22, 2024

This World Earth Day Dr Heidi Mitchell, Head of Conservation Impact at Marwell Wildlife, shares her knowledgeable insight on the importance of safeguarding our native species like white-clawed crayfish and […]

Marwell Wildlife "Support Our Claws" Campaign Imagery

We need YOU to help raise £20,000 for a new species at the zoo

April 19, 2024

We’ve launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to help save one of the UK’s most endangered native species, the white-clawed crayfish by opening a breeding centre at the zoo. We’re […]

One Zoo Three series 4

Catch us on the new series of One Zoo Three

March 28, 2024

Amy Denny, Primates and Small Mammals Team Leader and Tashi, our red panda, were recently featured in the episode “Hello Goodbye” of One Zoo Three. The team from Hertfordshire Zoo […]

Laura Read, new CEO at Marwell Wildlife

A letter to you from our new CEO, Laura Read

March 28, 2024

Dear Marwell members and guests, Firstly I would like to say how absolutely delighted I am to be able to write to you as the new Chief Executive of Marwell […]

Warjun the Snow Leopard at Marwell Zoo

Meet our new male snow leopard, Warjun 🐾

March 27, 2024

We’re “chuffed” to announce an exciting new arrival at Marwell Zoo. Say hello to Warjun, a beautiful male snow leopard who arrived at his new home, Marwell Zoo, on Tuesday […]

The Bluestar Z00 bus arrives at Marwell Zoo

Hop on board… We’re looking forward to a bus-y Easter!

March 26, 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. We’re excited to welcome back […]

Staff from Barratt Homes and Marwell Wildlife outside Marwell Zoo's Thriving Through Nature exhibit

Our new partnership with Barratt David Wilson Homes

March 25, 2024

We’re excited to announce a new partnership that will enable up to 250 Hampshire school children from more urban areas to visit Marwell Zoo. The partnership with Barratt David Wilson […]

Support Our Claws - White clawed crayfish Big Give campaign

It’s World Water Day and we need your help!

March 22, 2024

We’re celebrating World Water Day by helping an unsung chalk stream hero and we hope you’ll want to help them too. From 18 to 25 April we’re on a mission […]

It’s International Happiness Day! 🌞

March 20, 2024

It’s International Day of Happiness and what better time to talk about the benefits of connecting with nature than a day dedicated to being happy. Last year, Marwell Zoo opened […]