Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Wildlife 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!

07/06/2026

We're delighted to share that our snow leopard, Zaya, gave birth to two cubs on 20th May🤍🐾

This birth is a significant milestone as this is Zaya's first litter and the first snow leopard cubs born here at the zoo in more than a decade.

While mum and cubs are doing well, it is still very early days, and this remains a critical stage in their development. To give Zaya the calm environment she needs, barriers are in place around the habitat and visitors are unlikely to catch a glimpse of the cubs anytime soon.

Marwell is committed to big cat conservation both in the zoo and in the wild. As part of its wider initiatives, we proudly collaborate with partners in China, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, and across international borders to protect the future of snow leopards.

Follow along as we'll be sharing more updates as the cubs continue to grow.

05/06/2026

Samba update - 5th June 2026

Following several credible sightings in the Brambridge area over recent days, today, Friday 5 June, more than 20 members of the Marwell team have been carrying out a coordinated ground search, alongside the deployment of additional camera traps in the area.

While our thermal drones and camera trap network continue to play a vital role in the search for Samba, putting large numbers of people on the ground is only effective when we have specific, recent information about where she may be.

With these latest reports providing a much narrower search area, our teams have been looking for footprints, droppings and any direct signs of Samba's presence.

As the video shows, the vegetation in this area is extremely dense, making the search challenging even when we have a likely location.

Unfortunately, despite today's extensive efforts, our teams were still unable to locate Samba. However, the recent sightings have helped us significantly narrow down the search area and we remain hopeful.

Samba's welfare remains our absolute priority, and we are continuing to use every appropriate tool available to help us locate her and bring her safely back to Marwell.

We're incredibly grateful for the continued support and sightings reported by our local community, which remain invaluable to the search efforts.

If you believe you may have seen Samba, please:

• Take a photo
• Send it to 07436 116740
• Include the What3Words or Google Maps location

Big changes are coming to Café Graze… 🌿From 8 June, Café Graze will temporarily close as we begin an exciting transforma...
01/06/2026

Big changes are coming to Café Graze… 🌿

From 8 June, Café Graze will temporarily close as we begin an exciting transformation to create a more contemporary new food experience at the heart of Marwell.

Expect a brand-new menu with great quality food - made quicker and easier, in a space designed to help you refuel, then get back to exploring.😍

While work takes place, there will still be plenty of delicious options available across the zoo, including:

☕ Keeper’s Kitchen in the Plaza for hot food, milkshakes, waffles and more
🌭 The Outpost and Pods next to Graze for sandwiches, snacks, hot dogs, donuts and coffee
🍟 Loaded fries at Okapi Playground

We can’t wait to share more with you soon… 👀

Introducing Marwell Ranger Camps 🌿🦒Launching for Summer 2026, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new way for children an...
29/05/2026

Introducing Marwell Ranger Camps 🌿🦒

Launching for Summer 2026, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new way for children and young people to experience the zoo - with our first ever Marwell Ranger Camps.

Learn more: bit.ly/RangerCampFB

These exclusive 3-day experiences for ages 5–15 will give young Rangers the chance to step into the world of wildlife conservation through hands-on activities, immersive zoo experiences and unforgettable Marwell Moments, delivered by our expert Zoological Team, in partnership with Kidztivity. ⁠
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Across three themed weeks, Rangers will:⁠
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🦏 Discover endangered species from around the world
🌍 Learn how conservation helps protect wildlife
🧭 Take part in Ranger missions, creative challenges and outdoor adventures
🎓 Showcase what they’ve learnt in a special Thursday Ranger Mission Showcase for parents and guardians

Children will be grouped by age, with Senior Rangers (12–15) enjoying a more independent and educational experience.

£180 per child for the full 3-day experience. Spaces are limited.

28/05/2026

My oh mara! 😍

We have a tiny new arrival - our very first Chacoan mara pup! 🐾🤎

First-time parents Jeremy and Jemima are doing a brilliant job, with the pup already looking strong, healthy and even testing out solid foods like browse and forage alongside nursing from mum.

Visitors might spot the pup closely following Jemima around the habitat, but don’t worry if you can’t always see it. Like wild maras, pups spend lots of time “parked” in a cosy hidden spot while they nap. 💤

This is the first successful breeding of this species at Marwell and an important boost for the UK population, with only two other zoos in the UK housing Chacoan maras.

We haven’t named or sexed the pup yet, as we’re currently taking a hands-off approach to give mum and baby plenty of space to bond. 💛

If you're visiting for Zoo Wonders this week, you can see the mara pup in Life Among the Trees.

27/05/2026

Join Hoofstock keeper Sophie in our welcoming two new addax to the herd 💚

26/05/2026

Splish, splash… Amali’s first mud bath 🦏💦

With temperatures soaring today, our animals have been finding plenty of ways to stay cool - and baby white rhino Amali is no different. It’s safe to say she’s already a fan of one of a rhino’s favourite ways to beat the heat. ☀️🌿

Rolling in mud (known as wallowing) helps protect rhinos’ skin from the sun while also keeping them cool.

23/05/2026

the perfect weather for some fun in the sun and a dip in the pond ☀️

Say hello to Carry 🦒☀️We’re delighted to welcome two-year-old Rothschild’s giraffe Carry to Marwell as part of the Europ...
22/05/2026

Say hello to Carry 🦒☀️

We’re delighted to welcome two-year-old Rothschild’s giraffe Carry to Marwell as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP).

Carry is already settling in well, so you may spot her hanging out with Christa and Mburo over the bank holiday weekend! 💛

With sunshine forecast this weekend, plenty of shaded areas around the park and Zoo Wonders launching tomorrow, it’s the perfect time for a visit.

On 22 May 1972, Marwell first opened its gates 🥳For more than five decades, generations of guests, members, staff and su...
22/05/2026

On 22 May 1972, Marwell first opened its gates 🥳

For more than five decades, generations of guests, members, staff and supporters have connected with nature at Marwell - creating memories, discovering wildlife and helping protect the natural world for the future.
Together, we’ve helped conserve endangered species, restore habitats and inspire people of all ages to care about wildlife and the planet we share.

This year, as we celebrate Marwell’s birthday, we’re especially proud to recognise some truly extraordinary supporters and are delighted to welcome 8 members as Lifetime Explorer Members, recognising 50 years of loyal support for Marwell.

We’re also incredibly grateful to 14 of our existing Lifetime Members, who have each supported Marwell for more than 50 years. Their commitment over the decades has helped Marwell achieve so much for wildlife, conservation and people.

To everyone who has supported Marwell over the years - thank you for being part of our story. 💚

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