Marwell Zoo in Hampshire has announced the arrival of a sibling pair of vulnerable Clouded Leopards, Taevey and Kanya (both females). The duo have taken up their new home after moving from Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates there are only 3,700 to 5,580 Clouded Leopards […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will unveil a world-first event featuring an all-new collection of 55 dinosaur sculptures next spring. BRICKOSAURS! Evolution will showcase over 20 species made using more than 2 million toy bricks.
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is using poo produced by its animals to heat the park’s largest buildings using biomass technology. The Energy for Life initiative – a first for the UK – saves 220 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year and is an important step toward the conservation charity’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by next […]
Visitors to Marwell Zoo recently got more than they bargained for when a rare zebra gave birth right in front of them. Onlookers were amazed to see the endangered Grevy’s zebra deliver the healthy foal in the zoo’s Wild Explorers paddock, which is located opposite Marwell’s Grade 1 listed hall. Keepers kept a close eye […]
An extremely rare antelope calf has been born at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire. The one-month-old scimitar-horned oryx, named Freya, is thriving say keepers and enjoys running around the large paddock she shares with her parents Christina and Tenzi, and white rhinos, Grevy’s zebra and ostrich. “The calves will hide for the first few days, which is […]
This adorable little mouse deer is a rare Javan Chevrotain – one of the smallest hoofed animals in the world – and Marwell Zoo’s newest arrival! Weighing in at just 370 grams when born, the tiny youngster is doing well, keepers report, although interactions are minimal due to the sensitivity of the species. Tim Rowlands, Marwell […]
The Wildlife Trusts have announced that 2021 will be a record year for beaver releases. Plans developed by the Wildlife Trusts of Dorset, Derbyshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Nottinghamshire and Montgomeryshire will see new beaver families moving into these counties for the first time.
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire welcomed a magnificent new arrival this week after an endangered female Amur tiger travelled across Europe to the 140-acre wildlife park. Valentina arrived from Hodonin Zoo, Czech Republic as a companion for the wildlife park’s male tiger Bagai. Keepers hope the two young tigers will get along and produce a family […]
The Wallaby Walkthrough at Marwell Zoo has been transformed following a £30,000 makeover – much to the delight of the resident red-necked wallabies. The new and improved habitat – twice the size of the original – features a small creek, pool, stream, and pond, plus a natural seating area for guests to relax surrounded by […]
Marwell Zoo is celebrating the birth of some of the world’s most threatened species including a critically endangered black and white ruffed lemur baby and a mountain bongo calf. The Hampshire based wildlife park and conservation charity has also welcomed two blesbok calves – a first for Marwell – and a number of chicks including […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will host a world-first with its SUPERSIZED! exhibit in 2020, featuring 40 larger than life models of curious real-life creatures built using two million toy bricks. Sneaky predators such as the fearless honey badger, venomous blue-ringed octopus and crafty assassin bug have all been chosen for their colourful appearance, unusual natural […]
Marwell Zoo has announced the birth of an ‘extinct-in-the-wild’ scimitar-horned oryx calf. The female, born on 27th October, has been named Belle by keepers and is the third calf born at Marwell this year. One of the most threatened antelopes in the world, the once abundant scimitar-horned oryx only exists today because it has been […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is celebrating the arrival of a pair of very cheeky Guianan squirrel monkeys. The tiny duo – born earlier this month to mothers Gwyneth, age six, and Reyes, age four – are the first squirrel monkey infants for the wildlife park in 15 years. The news comes shortly after the zoo welcomed […]
A rare white-headed vulture chick has hatched at the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover in Hampshire offering hope for the critically endangered species. The new arrival may not look cute but the Trust says visitors to the bird of prey attraction can’t help but feel moved by the sight of father Angus and mother Satara […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire welcomed a male red panda from Gaia Zoo in the Netherlands last month as part of a European breeding programme for the endangered species. The three-year-old, named Peter, has now joined the Zoo’s resident female red panda, Mei Mei, in a new enclosure specially designed by keepers and landscape teams to […]
Visit Marwell Zoo this spring and experience a world-first as the Hampshire based attraction hosts BRICKOSAURS – a prehistoric experience featuring a collection of giant LEGO® brick dinosaurs. A total of 50 life-sized sculptures will be on display throughout the 140 acre park, created using more than two million LEGO bricks. It will take a team […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire unveiled its spectacular new ‘Energy for Life’ Tropical House this week and I attended a preview to experience this sustainable, ground breaking project for myself. Costing £8m to build and constructed using the same state-of-the-art technology as the Eden Project, the new exhibit is housed under a huge curved roof spanning two levels, […]
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will open the doors to its spectacular new state-of-the-art Tropical House in March 2018. Costing £8m to build and constructed using the same technology as the Eden Project, the new exhibit is housed under a huge curved roof spanning two levels and offering fantastic vantage points across a lush canopy to […]
The Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover, Hampshire, are offering a magical experience for anyone wishing to catch a display of owls at night. Available on selected dates in September and October, Owls by Moonlight offers visitors the chance to witness these mystical birds as they twist and turn through the night sky, silently skimming as […]
The Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover, Hampshire welcomed two new long-eared owlets last month. The three-week old balls of fluff have already been introduced to members of the public in the attraction’s Discovery Barn, and it is hoped both birds will fly in displays in the future. The long-eared owl is native to Europe, Asia […]
Marwell Zoo‘s spectacular, family-friendly, art extravaganza, Marwell’s Zany Zebras, stampeded into Southampton recently, for a fantastic summer of fun. From mesmerising mosaics and glistening gems to colourful characters and crazy creations, there really is a zebra for everyone. Thousands of people, young and old, flocked to the city centre to enjoy the first weekend of zebra […]