Marwell Zoo

Hundreds of animals, conservation learning and brilliantly placed adventure playgrounds make Marwell Zoo an easy full-day family adventure.
4.8/5
KIDSPEAK SCORE

4.8

/5

A huge wildlife day out with brilliant play breaks built into the route.

QUICK FACTS

Price

£26.08

Rating

4.8/5

Verdict

Fantastic

Attraction

Winchester, Hampshire

Type

Zoo

Review Time

1 min

There are hundreds of exotic and endangered animals to meet at Marwell Zoo all within a stunning 140 acre park, from the penguins to the big cats, and the rhinos to the more scaley creatures. Managed and run by Marwell Wildlife, a charity dedicated to conservation, the focus of the zoo on educating and protecting these animals is clear at every turn.

Only closed for two days a year, the zoo is the perfect attraction all year round as you watch your favourite animal’s enclosures change with the seasons and learn about their different habits in different weather conditions. The feeding times offer a chance to watch the animals interact with their keepers and are not to be missed.

One of the best features of Marwell Zoo are the 5 adventure playgrounds for all ages of children. We’ve all been there when one sibling wants to stay and look at something and the others don’t, or worse still when they’ve all had enough for a minute and need to take a ‘blow off steam’ break. The play areas are perfectly places in-between the animal enclosures so that you can avoid meltdowns and take a minute to sit on a bench and enjoy a snack before seeing the next wild and amazing creature at the Zoo.

Marwell Zoo is the perfect place to get silly with the statues, learn so much about our favourite animals and get involved with conservation, even if you’ve been before there is always so much to see, it never loses interest for us.

Don’t forget to check out the website (link below) for all the last information about opening hours, prices, and feeding times and getting planning your next visit!

Tell us more...

Exotic and endangered animals

Large landscaped zoo grounds

Animal feeding and keeper sessions

Adventure playgrounds

Conservation education

WHY WE LIKE IT

Animal Variety

From big cats and rhinos to penguins and reptiles, there is always another favourite around the corner.

Playgrounds

Play areas between animal zones are perfect for children who need a movement break.

Conservation

The charity's conservation work gives the visit an educational purpose beyond simply seeing animals.

Repeat Visits

Seasonal changes and a large site mean there is always something different to notice on another visit.

THINGS TO KNOW

Advance booking is cheaper than buying on the day

Children under two currently enter free

A free carer ticket is available for a paying guest with accessibility needs, with proof required

KIDS VERDICT

96.0%

would recommend

4.8/5

average rating

The big cats

favourite thing to do

PARENT TIP

It is a large site, so wear comfortable shoes and let the playground stops break the day into manageable chunks.

DID YOU KNOW?

Marwell Zoo is run by conservation charity Marwell Wildlife.

KIDS SAY...

I liked that there were animals everywhere but we could stop at playgrounds in between!
~ Henry, 9

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