Two Little Owl chicks have become the latest apprentices set to join the flying display team at the Hampshire-based bird of prey charity, the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Already some of the cutest ambassadors for owl conservation, four-week-old Cheddar and Mozzarella are almost fully grown, weighing just 150 grams each – that’s only about half as […]
Marwell Wildlife has today launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to help save one of the UK’s most endangered native species, the white-clawed crayfish by opening a breeding centre at the zoo. The Hampshire based conservation charity is taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund and for one week only all donations will […]
A grey seal pup which was recently born on the Beaulieu River is believed to be the first of its kind in Hampshire waters. Conservationists have been keeping a watchful eye to give it every chance of survival. The Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour team has been safeguarding the pup from disturbance by river users, while […]
Marwell has announced the birth of a rare Przewalski’s foal who will join the harem in the valley field. These horses were extinct in the wild from 1969 until 2008, so the birth is exciting for the Endangered species. The new arrival foal was born to mother, Tsetseg and father Nogger on Saturday 15 April […]
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Fourteen Green Tiger Beetles have emerged as adults, following the first successful captive breeding project for the species. This is part of a wider conservation project for rare beetles run by Sparsholt College and the Species Recovery Trust.
Marwell Zoo has become the first of its kind to generate renewable energy using animal waste.
Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt has announced the birth of an Endangered Black Lemur baby at the on-campus zoo licenced Animal management Centre.
An endangered female Amur tiger is the latest arrival at Marwell Zoo.
Marwell Zoo has outlined its plans to welcome visitors back safely as zoos are finally able to reopen. The decision to relax restrictions on zoos is expected to take effect from Monday 15 June, however Marwell’s Chief Executive James Cretney said the Hampshire zoo’s reopening date is to be confirmed. He explained: “We’re delighted that […]
