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Marwell Zoo

A conservation charity near Winchester with over 170 species across 140 acres.

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Last updated

6 Jun 2026

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Latest from Marwell Zoo

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Endangered plant returns to Hampshire heathland

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.

Animal News May 2026

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.

Zaya the snow leopard gives birth

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.

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Animal News April 2026

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.

Update on Samba the capybara

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.

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Animal News March 2026

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.

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Visayan warty pigs

The 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.

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Swift Parrots

The 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.

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You may have noticed a few changes around the zoo

The 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.

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