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Marwell Zoo Colden Common Winchester Hampshire SO21 1JH


More than just a walk in the park - A visit to Marwell Zoo (owned and operated by conservation charity Marwell Wildlife) is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to majestic giraffes, Amur leopards to white rhinos, curious meerkats to Humboldt penguins – our 140-acre park is home to an incredible range of exotic and endangered species, in beautiful,…

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Blog: Fostering Collaborative Science | Strengthening the bond between Zoos and Academia 11th Oct 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of science and conservation, collaboration really is key to achieving success and impact, writes Dr Andrew Mooney (Senior…
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Over 6,000 ‘extinct’ snails return to the wild, with a re-established wild species now confirmed 26th Sep 2024 A global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone, as for the first time in 40 years, conservationists…
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The BIAZA Annual Awards 2024 - The Full List of Winners 17th Jun 2024 Each year, we recognise the achievements of BIAZA member zoos and aquariums across a wide range of categories in the BIAZA Annual Awards. Compiled below…
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The BIAZA New World Animal Day - Vote in the final! 31st May 2024 Brand new for Love Your Zoo and Love Your Aquarium 2024, the New World Animal Day bracket competition will be a friendly contest to give one animal a…
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IWD: The all-female team undergoing tiger dentistry 8th Mar 2024 A trip to the dentist isn’t anybody’s idea of fun and when you weigh 170kgs have canines that measure 9cm long and a jaw that can deliver…
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New arrivals at Marwell Zoo 22nd Jan 2024 A pair of cute new arrivals are settling in at Marwell Zoo following the arrival of a tiny addax calf and a special Christmas Day delivery in sitatunga…
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Zoo conservation saves extinct in the wild antelope 12th Dec 2023 The Scimitar-Horned Oryx has had its risk of extinction downgraded thanks to conservation efforts spearheaded by zoos and Governments. The antelope,…
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BIAZA Photo Competition 2023 - the winners! 26th Nov 2023 The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has announced the winning images in its 2023 photography competition, BIAZA received over…
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Zoos and aquariums applauded for saving species from extinction by the IUCN 12th Oct 2023 The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has acclaimed the conservation work of a zoos and aquariums in an unprecedented statement of…
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The BIAZA Annual Awards 2023 - The Full List of Winners 31st Aug 2023 Each year, we recognise the achievements of BIAZA member zoos and aquariums across a wide range of categories in the BIAZA Annual Awards. Having featured…
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Blue-faced honeyeater chicks at Marwell Zoo! 4th May 2023 The arrival of a pair of new blue-faced honeyeater chicks is giving guests at Marwell a glimpse at behaviour rarely seen in zoos. Marwell’s blue-faced…
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Genetic research boosts conservation efforts for critically endangered antelope 13th Apr 2023 Scientists at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have undertaken the first global assessment of genetic diversity for a critically endangered…
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The New Kids on the Block at Marwell Zoo 5th Apr 2023 It’s been a busy couple of months at Marwell Zoo and they have enjoyed welcoming lots of new arrivals destined to play a huge part in species conservation.…
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Endangered Banteng born at Marwell Zoo 15th Dec 2022 Marwell Zoo is thrilled to be able to announce the arrival of a little “Raya,” sunshine in Banteng form, born to mother, Dewi, and father,…
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Blog: 50 Years of Marwell 8th Dec 2022 James Cretney, Chief Executive of Marwell Wildlife, takes a look at the holistic role of zoos as Marwell hits its 50th anniversary. This year, Marwell…
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The BIAZA Annual Awards 2022 - The Full List of Winners 31st Aug 2022 Each year, we recognise the achievements of BIAZA member zoos and aquariums across a wide range of categories in the BIAZA Annual Awards. Having featured…
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BIAZA Annual Photo Competition 2022 Winners feature some of the weirdest & lesser known zoo and aquarium animals 14th Jul 2022 Giraffes, Lions and tigers– we’ve all seen breath-taking photos and footage of these much loved and known animals, but how about the likes…
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Marwell Zoo's fluffy new arrivals - in a nutshell! 18th May 2022 Marwell Zoo is celebrating after all four nesting pairs of resident Humboldt penguins welcomed new arrivals. The chicks, who have all been named after…
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Marwell Wildlife awarded prestigious Queen's Award 21st Apr 2022 Her Majesty the Queen has given the royal seal of approval to Marwell Wildlife’s environmental commitments with a coveted award. The Queen’s…
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Blog: 4 ways to lower your carbon footprint 1st Nov 2021 Dr Duncan East, Head of Sustainability at Marwell Wildlife provides useful tips everyone can follow for reducing your carbon footprint With COP26 just…
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Marwell Zoo first in the UK to turn animal waste into renewable energy 28th Oct 2021 Marwell Zoo has become the first of its kind to generate renewable energy using animal waste. Zoo poo from endangered species such as Grevy’s Zebra,…
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Boost for UK’s rarest lizard as over 140 are released back into the wild 6th Oct 2021 A group of the UK’s rarest lizard, the sand lizard, have been released back into the wild in Dorset.
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Statement in support of Sustainable Palm Oil 1st Oct 2021 The conservation organisations listed below are committed to driving the palm oil industry in the right direction, and support a move to sustainable palm…
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