Name: Marwell Zoo
Rating: 5.0

Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo, Thompson's Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Get closer to nature on a family day out in Hampshire at Marwell Zoo. It is home to hundreds of endangered and exotic species set in 140 acres of beautiful parkland. With plenty of outdoor space and activities, it’s a perfect place for all ages to enjoy.

You can see giraffes, tigers, leopards, meerkats, penguins and many more animals up close. Children can explore five adventure playgrounds and enjoy the Tropical House with colourful birds and even a sloth. There are also exhibits like Thriving Through Nature and Wild Explorers, along with seasonal events such as Glow Marwell and summer trails.

Adult tickets start from £26.08 in advance, child tickets from £22.48 in advance, and infants under 2 go free. Membership options are also available for year-round entry and extra perks.

A visit to Marwell Zoo is a fun and educational experience for the whole family. With a mix of wildlife, play areas, and special events, there’s something new to discover every time. It’s a place full of adventure and memories, making it well worth a visit.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Animal experiences: 100s of animals with giraffes, tigers, leopards, meerkats, penguins and more, allowing your little ones to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s most endangered and exotic animals, they’re sure to learn something new.
Adventure Playgrounds: Children can swing like lemurs, climb like monkeys, run like cheetahs and slide like penguins at one of 5 adventure playgrounds. Adventure playgrounds are perfect for your little monkeys, they’re also sensibly placed around the zoo.
Tropical House: Visit a lush rainforest in the Tropical House, where colourful birds fly overhead and you may come face-to-face with a Linne’s two-toed sloth!
Thriving Through Nature: Explore immersive displays in Thriving Through Nature with plants that stimulate the senses, flowing waterfalls, ancient olive trees, and sandstone rocks.
Wild Explorers: Experience the African wilderness first hand at Marwell’s biggest exhibit to date – Wild Explorers. Pick up your Explorers Trail from the Information Cabin and challenge your inner adventurer by collecting all eight stamps around the park.
Fur, Feathers & Scales: Built with animal encounters in mind, Fur, Feathers & Scales is the perfect location to get close to some of the reptiles, birds and mammals at Marwell.
Live Webcams: Keep an eye on what’s happening at Marwell Zoo right now with live animal webcams. Monitoring the live movements of your favourite animals.
Zoo Events: Zoo regularly hold seasonal events including our Glow Marwell light trail, summer trails, half term fun and more! Take a look at Zoo News to stay up to date with all latest events.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Café Graze, the Coffee Shop and our outdoor catering outlets are open. Some outlets are seasonal and you will find more information here.
Picnic Areas: Guests are more than welcome to bring their own food and drink. Zoo have many picnic areas and plenty of seating.
Parking: There’s plenty of free parking at the zoo. Cars must be parked sensibly and Marwell Wildlife does not accept any liability for damage or loss to vehicles.
Changing Place Facility: Changing Places toilet facilities are different to standard disabled toilets, catering for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (Aged 17–59 years)

Advance Day Pass with Donation: £29.00
Advance Day Pass Excluding Donation: £26.08
On the Day Including Donation: £33.00

Child (Aged 3–16 years)

Advance Day Pass with Donation: £25.00
Advance Day Pass Excluding Donation: £22.48
On the Day Including Donation: £29.00

Infant (Aged 2 and under)

Advance Day Pass with Donation: FREE
Advance Day Pass Excluding Donation: FREE
On the Day Including Donation: FREE

Seniors (Senior 60+)

Advance Day Pass with Donation: £19.00
Advance Day Pass Excluding Donation: £17.09
On the Day Including Donation: £23.00

Membership: Enjoy year-round entry to Marwell Zoo with Annual Pass, or upgrade to Explorer or Premium membership for exclusive perks and discounts Click here.

Pricing URL: https://www.marwell.org.uk/ticket-prices-offers/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Family Fun Days: Fun days are available (March – September)

Min group size: 25 guests
Max group size: 2000 guests

Package Details

Prices from £45 per adult and
£35 per child 3-17 years
Exclusive hire of Marwell Hall
Priority Access to Marwell Zoo on the day
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Events Team to host and run your day
A range of bespoke activities and hospitality options available

Visit the website for more information.

Venue hire: The zoo offers 3 beautifully decorated meeting rooms ranging in size to cater for all your needs.

Long Room
Seymour Library
Woodlock Room

Click here for venue hire enquiry.

Explore zoo all year round (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day), and last entry is 90 minutes before close.

Opens: 10:00Am
Closes: 5:00PM

Address: Marwell Zoo, Thompson's Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, UK

Post Code: SO21 1JH

Council: Winchester

County: Hampshire

By Bus: Stagecoach 69 from Winchester to Marwell Zoo (Sundays) & Stagecoach 69 to Fisher’s Pond (Monday – Saturday)
By Train: The nearest mainline train stations are Southampton Airport Parkway (7 miles), Eastleigh (5 miles) and Winchester (8 miles).
By Car: Zoo is situated just off the B2177 between Colden Common and Bishops Waltham Just follow the large brown tourist signs. If you’re planning a motorway route, then head off the M3 at J11 or the M27 at J10 (westbound) or J5 (eastbound).
By Bike: Closest National Cycle Route is number 23 (5.2 miles) and you’re welcome to leave your bikes on a rack just inside our admissions building.