Marwell Zoo and Park
Colden Common, Winchester
Hampshire. SO21 1JH
See them today... Save them for
tomorrow. 1972 – 2007 Join us in our 35th anniversary
year.
Marwell is a zoological park set in
100 acres of delightful Hampshire countryside, six miles
south-east of Winchester. There's a real sense of
purpose at Marwell - the conservation of endangered
species.
There are animals from almost every
continent at Marwell – white rhinos, Amur tigers,
cheetah, zebra, giraffe, tamarins, macaques, gibbons,
and leopards to name but 10 out of the 200 species at
the zoo.
- Tropical World - experience a
spectacular rainforest environment.
- World of Lemurs - with unique
Madagascan primates.
- Penguin World for thrilling
underwater views.
- Heart of Africa with
African forest animals and a stunning
aquarium.
- Giraffe walkway - a 30 metre
walkway into the giraffe paddock.
- Birds galore! Owls, cranes,
ostrich, rhea, flamingos, lovebirds and kookaburras.
- See an animal alphabet from
ants to zebras – all in a day.
- Keeper Encounters daily and
animal talks holidays and weekends.
- Adventure playgrounds
- Road and rail trains, a variety
of catering outlets and Ark Gift Shop.
The park was founded in 1972 by John
Knowles, a conservationist who recognised the need to
save animals from extinction. Marwell has over 500,000
guests a year - including 30,000 children and students
to its Education Centre.
There are events during the year –
including themed weeks, fun days and a fabulous wildlife
art exhibition.
Marwell is best enjoyed on foot but
there are road and rail trains for a different view of
the zoo. There’s a large Gift Shop and an adventure
playground.
Directions to
Marwell Zoo:
Marwell is in the
heart of the beautiful Hampshire countryside, just six
miles from Winchester, five from Eastleigh and twelve
from Southampton. The Park is within easy reach of two
main motorways and rail stations.
By Road
FREE PARKING. From M3 - Junction 11
northbound and Junction 11 southbound. From M27 –
Junction 5 eastbound and Junction 10 westbound.
Marwell is situated just off the B2177
(between Colden Common and Bishops Waltham). Marwell
Zoological Park is well signposted with brown and white
tourist signs.
Plan your route to Marwell with
Google Maps.
Marwell Zoo
Opening Times
Marwell opens every day (except
Christmas Day) at 10am. We close at 6pm during the
summer (April - October) and 4pm in the winter (November
- March). Last entry is 1 and 1/2 hours before closing
time. Note: closing time in winter is subject to weather
conditions. Please allow approx four to five hours for
your visit.
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