Marwell Zoo

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Nestled in the heart of Hampshire, Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre park that provides a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. Founded in 1972, this renowned conservation hub is dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity and offers a glimpse into the lives of over 1,200 animals from around the globe.

Marwell Zoo is not just a place to see animals; it's an immersive experience into the natural world. It is home to an impressive array of species, from the majestic Amur tigers and graceful giraffes to the playful meerkats and endangered snow leopards. Each habitat is carefully designed to replicate the animals' natural environments, promoting their physical and psychological well-being.

One of the zoo's standout features is its commitment to conservation and education. Through its work with the Marwell Wildlife charity, the zoo participates in global conservation projects and conducts research that contributes to the protection of species in the wild. Visitors are encouraged to learn about these efforts through interactive exhibits and educational talks, fostering a deeper understanding and respect for nature.

For the young and the young-at-heart, Marwell Zoo offers a variety of activities. Children can explore several themed playgrounds, while the whole family can enjoy a leisurely journey on the Marwell Zoo Railway, offering scenic views of the park and its residents.

Opened: 1972 (52 years ago)Visitors per year: 511 thous.Animals: 1208Species: 149Coordinates: 50°59'37"N, 1°16'44"W

Location

Thompsons LaneEnglandUnited Kingdom

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+44 1962 777407

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Day trips

Marwell Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum, Bishop's Waltham Palace, The Point, St. Catherine's Hill.

3.7 miSW
Museum
Museum, Eastleigh
95 min walk • Eastleigh Museum was a museum situated in Eastleigh, a town in Hampshire, England. In 2014, ownership of the Eastleigh Museum was transferred to the Hampshire Cultural Trust as part of a larger transfer of museums from Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council.
3.9 miSE
Historical place, Ruins, Palace
Bishop's Waltham Palace, Bishop's Waltham
101 min walk • Bishop's Waltham Palace is a moated Bishop's Palace ruin in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, England.
3.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Dance studio, Theater
The Point, Eastleigh
95 min walk • The Point is a theatre and dance studio for contemporary performance and contemporary dance at Eastleigh in Hampshire, England, operating under the auspices of Eastleigh Borough Council. It was previously the local council offices and then the local town hall for Eastleigh before being converted into a theatre in 1997.
3.9 miN
Trail, Forts and castles
St. Catherine's Hill, South Downs National Park
100 min walk • St. Catherine's Hill is a 43-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the outskirts of Winchester in Hampshire.
3.4 miSE
Park
Claylands, Bishop's Waltham
88 min walk • Claylands is a 5.8-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Bishop's Waltham in Hampshire. It is owned by Hampshire County Council and managed by Hampshire Countryside Service. This former clay working has woodland, ponds, meadows and scrub. The ponds have populations of great crested newts.
3.5 miNW
Bridge
Hockley Railway Viaduct, South Downs National Park
90 min walk • The Hockley Railway Viaduct is a disused railway viaduct to the south of Winchester in Hampshire, England.
3.5 miSW
Manor house
Allington
90 min walk • Allington is a small settlement in the Borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, located at the northern extremity of the civil parish of West End.
2.1 miNW
51°1'16"N • 1°17'54"W
Twyford Waterworks, Winchester
53 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
3.5 miN
Hill
Twyford Down, Winchester
90 min walk • Twyford Down is an area of chalk downland lying directly to the southeast of Winchester, Hampshire, England next to St. Catherine's Hill and close to the South Downs National Park.
2.6 miNW
Church
St Mary's Church, South Downs National Park
66 min walk • St Mary's Church, Twyford is a Church of England parish church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the village of Twyford, Hampshire.
3.7 miW
Remains of a 13th-century monastery
Netley Abbey
95 min walk • Netley Abbey is a ruined late medieval monastery in the village of Netley near Southampton in Hampshire, England. The abbey was founded in 1239 as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order.