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A rare 400-million-year-old plant species has been successfully reintroduced to Eelmoor Marsh in Hampshire following habitat restoration work. Conservationists at Marwell Zoo have restored the heathland to support this endangered 'living fossil' plant.
Marwell Zoo has experienced a busy May with animals enjoying warm weather across the facility. The zoo is introducing a new animal named Carry to visitors.
Marwell Zoo's female snow leopard Zaya has given birth on May 20, 2026. The cub or cubs are remaining in the cubbing area during the early stages of care.
Marwell Zoo has welcomed a two-year-old Rothschild giraffe named Ballycarry as a new arrival. The timing coincides with the school half term holidays, offering visitors a chance to see the endangered species.
April 2026 has brought spring celebrations and significant animal arrivals to Marwell Zoo. The zoo is highlighting various milestones and new additions across the park.
Marwell Zoo has received multiple public sightings of Samba the capybara since the animal's escape in March. The zoo is grateful for community assistance in reporting potential locations of the missing capybara.
Marwell Zoo has welcomed two domestic Bactrian camels named Gary and Lemmy to their collection. The zoo is celebrating their arrival with a special free entry offer for visitors.
Jemma the sloth has arrived at Marwell Zoo and is now on display in the Energy for Life: Tropical House. Visitors can observe the new arrival as she settles into her new home at her own pace.
Marwell Zoo has launched a fundraising campaign during Big Give week to save England's rarest lizard species from extinction. The zoo is seeking public support for their conservation efforts that have been ongoing for over 30 years.
Marwell Wildlife has had an eventful March 2026 with exciting new animal arrivals and a special rhino birth. The zoo continues its conservation efforts alongside several notable stories that have captured public attention.
FeaturedThe zoo has welcomed Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species now on display at the Life Among the Trees exhibit. This rare acquisition supports conservation efforts for a species facing severe threats in the wild.
FeaturedThe zoo has said goodbye to its sun conures and welcomed swift parrots as new arrivals. Swift parrots are critically endangered birds that are now part of the zoo's collection.
FeaturedThe zoo has relocated its sitatungas to a new exhibit location near the Gift Shop, where they now live alongside newly arrived red river hogs. The animals were previously housed opposite the okapi enclosure.