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Marwell Zoo is a conservation zoo and charity nestled the Hampshire countryside, home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals.
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Get closer to nature at one of Hampshire’s most loved visitor attractions!
140-acre conservation zoo and charity dedicated to hands-on wildlife conservation and education worldwide. Whether you fancy coming face-to-face with Rothschild’s giraffes, Amur tigers and snow leopards, or spotting wildlife closer to home in our UK Native Species Zone there’s something for every animal lover to enjoy. Eve

ry visit supports our vital conservation projects, helping to protect the species you love and their habitats, both here in Hampshire and around the world. Why not make it a year-long adventure? Upgrade to Marwell’s Explorer membership and experience 363 days of wild days out, events and connecting the family with nature all for the price of three visits!

04/01/2026

We’re delighted to share that Marwell Wildlife has been awarded the VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction accreditation 🏆

This recognition follows a recent assessment and highlights our ongoing commitment to providing an excellent experience for our visitors.

A huge thank you to our brilliant teams across the park whose hard work and passion make this possible 💚

02/01/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers 💚

Volunteer with us: bit.ly/MWVolunteerFB

Last year, 78 volunteers dedicated an incredible 12,164 hours, supporting everything from photography to guest experiences. Your time, passion and commitment help make Marwell what it is – we couldn’t do it without you!

Looking to kick off 2026 with a new adventure? Become a volunteer at Marwell – make new friends, join a caring community and give back while supporting wildlife conservation. ✨

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 2025 was truly one to remember.🎉

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49ygYzo

As we step into 2026, we’re reflecting on what an incredible year last year was. Filled with conservation milestones, exciting new arrivals, groundbreaking research, unforgettable events and the amazing support of our community. 💚

From rare species births and global conservation projects to inspiring young people, welcoming new animals, celebrating our staff, volunteers and partners, and creating meaningful moments for our visitors – every day made a difference for wildlife, people and the planet.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to even more impact, connection and conservation success in 2026. 🐾🌍

30/12/2025

Congratulations to Zoe Newnham, Senior Hoofstock Keeper at Marwell! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Zoe’s role as editor and co-author of Zoo Animal Welfare, a brand new textbook bringing together expertise from across the zoo and aquarium industry.

Zoe’s work helps shine a light on the science, dedication and passion behind excellent animal care and welfare.💚

29/12/2025

Here at Marwell our mission is to connect everyone with the natural world. Through the Children and Nature Project in Dghoumes Village, Tunisia, we’re helping children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience nature to explore, learn and build a lasting relationship with the world around them. By spending time outdoors, discovering wildlife and understanding their environment, these young people are empowered to protect nature for generations to come. 💚

Delivered in collaboration with Ecole de la Nature de Branféré (France), Réseau Enfants de la Terre (Tunisia) and the Direction Générale des Forêts (Tunisia’s statutory body for national parks and reserves), and generously funded by Fondation de France, this project shows the power of partnership in creating meaningful change. 🌍

27/12/2025

Earlier this year, our teams took a trip to Sidi Toui National Park, Tunisia, continuing vital work to protect the Endangered slender-horned gazelle.🌍

Support our conservation work: bit.ly/MWFundraisingFB

After last year's success building five new animal management areas, this year our team built two more.

We also worked with the Direction Générale des Forêts (DGF) in Tunisia to modify the animals spaces at El Gonna National Reserve, which also houses gazelles. Together, this work helps secure a healthy source population within the species’ native range – an essential step should future conservation translocations be needed.

Every project like this brings us closer to a safer future for wildlife. 💚

26/12/2025

Christmas might be done, but Glow Marwell isn’t! ✨

Join us from tomorrow until 3 January (excluding 31 December and 1 January) as our magical winter light trail continues.

Don't forget every Glow Marwell ticket includes FREE entry into the zoo, so you can visit our rare and endangered animals during the stay and stay for a festive evening of fun after. ❄️

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us 🎄

Enjoy a year of unforgettable moments through the keepers’ lens ✨📷

24/12/2025

New babies that made the year extra wild 🐾

2025 was an incredible year for new arrivals at the zoo, from tiny reptiles and primates to larger species like banteng and a very special okapi calf.

It was also a standout year for our Birds team, with successful arrivals including crested wood partridge, blue-faced honeyeaters, Mount Omei babblers and silver-eared mesia.

Some were big, some were small – but every one of them made a huge difference to conservation.💚

Have you seen any of our new arrivals throughout the year?

23/12/2025

Meet Wednesday 🖤

We’re so excited to welcome this curious little newcomer! Join Primate Keeper Lauren as she introduces Wednesday and shares more about our Goeldi’s monkeys. 🐒

21/12/2025

Our 2026 animal experiences are now LIVE! 🐾🕊️

Book now: bit.ly/AnimalExpFB

Still searching for the purr-fect Christmas gift? Look no further...

From feeding giraffes and penguins to exclusive up-close encounters with rhinos and big cats, there’s something to make every animal lover go wild with excitement.🦒

Every animal experience supports our vital conservation work right here in Hampshire and across the globe.

20/12/2025

Earlier this week, our Park Directors – Philip, Paul, Sal and Will along with CEO, Laura treated our team to a delicious breakfast at Café Graze before the park opened for the day 🥐☕⁠
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Teams came together to enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked and prepared by our Park Directors and CEO, with help from our wonderful Catering team. A lovely way to start the day and share some festive spirit. 💚⁠
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Thompsons Lane
Winchester
SO211JH

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441962777407

Website

http://www.marwell.org.uk/

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Just by visiting Marwell Zoo (owned and run by conservation charity Marwell Wildlife) you’ll be making a big contribution to our projects to conserve species and habitats both in Hampshire and around the world.

Marwell Zoological Park was opened to the public by John Knowles in 1972. Established as a conservation and breeding centre, the park planned to give visitors the opportunity to see rare and interesting animals in a unique setting. Back then, the park was divided into four zones: Eurasia, America, Africa and Australia. In 1978 Marwell Zoo came under the ownership of a charitable trust and since then, the zoo has come a long way. Gradually adding to its collection and welcoming the arrivals and births of a number of endangered species, Marwell has always been dedicated to conservation and breeding efforts. We’ve even had a few Royal visits!

Today, Marwell’s 140-acre park is home to an incredible range of exotic and endangered species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings. Guests can wander into the bush in the company of wallabies; step into Africa for an encounter with giraffes; and even come face-to-face with Rica, the Linne’s two-toed sloth, in the magnificent Tropical House. ‘Energy for Life’ Tropical House opened in 2018 and is Marwell’s biggest exhibit to date. Hot on the heels of Wild Explorers, this innovative and sustainable exhibit marks the second phase of a £17million investment programme at Marwell over the next decade, creating improved habitats for animals and more immersive experiences for guests. Spanning two levels with fantastic vantage points, guests can experience face-to-face encounters with a diversity of wildlife and exotic plants in a tropical climate, while learning about the flow of energy through life.

If you’re loopy for lemurs, be sure to look out for Lemur Loop – A walkthrough exhibit including several species of lemurs, a great way to immerse yourself in their exciting environment. Guests can see the loveable lemur troop through the indoor viewing area in the Evolution Hub and can walk alongside the adorable lemurs in their outdoor walkthrough area.