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A new arrival at Marwell Zoo became the unlikely symbol of Britain’s late-May heatwave, romping through mud as temperatures shattered national records. The zoo near Winchester saw highs of 32°C, part of a wider scorching spell that saw the UK’s spring temperature record smashed twice in two days.
Marwell Zoo opens its doors to a rare behind-the-scenes experience from May 23 to 31, revealing the unsung roles that sustain one of the UK’s leading conservation hubs. Visitors will meet staff, try animal care tasks and explore the machinery behind daily operations—all while supporting global wildlife protection.
A two-year-old Rothschild giraffe has arrived at Marwell Zoo as part of a critical European breeding program. Ballycarry’s debut coincides with the launch of Zoo Wonders, offering behind-the-scenes access and interactive conservation activities.
Four Southampton-based Barratt Homes employees swapped construction tools for gardening gloves last week to clear poisonous ragwort from Marwell Zoo’s Valley Field. The voluntary effort supports the zoo’s animal welfare initiatives and conservation breeding programs, including a recent arrival of a two-toed sloth.
A capybara named Samba has vanished from Marwell Zoo near Winchester after slipping through an enclosure breach. Authorities warn the public not to approach the missing rodent as teams conduct a nighttime search.