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Children will be carving out a special treat for Marwell Zoological Park’s animals this halloween

Event: Marwell's Pumpkin Festival
Where: Marwell Zoological Park, Winchester, Hampshire
When: October half term. Saturday 25th October until Sunday 2nd November

Pumpkin workshops and fun Halloween activities will be taking place during Marwell's Pumpkin Festival this October half term.

From meerkats to giraffes, lots of animals love to eat pumpkins. Children are invited to bring their pumpkins to Marwell Zoological Park and meet the animal keepers to find out why they are great food. The keepers will then feed the pumpkins to the various animals.

There are many more spooky treats in store including Halloween face painting, and goblin & ghouls colouring in. Pumpkin inspired food will also be available in Marwell's new restaurant.

The Halloween thrills continue - guess the weight of Marwell's giant pumpkin and be in with a chance to win a once in a lifetime prize to feed the pumpkin to the giraffes!

Marwell's Pumpkin Festival is free, standard admission charges apply for entry into the Park. Suitable for all ages. The Pumpkin Festival starts on Saturday 25th October and runs until Sunday 2nd November. For more information visit www.marwell.org.uk or call 01962 777407. Open daily from 10am.

The wildlife conservation charity is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats, and plays an important part in helping to save some of the world's rarest animals from extinction.  

For further media information please contact Helen Jeffreys, Marwell Zoological Park Media Relations Officer. Email: helenj@marwell.org.uk Phone: 01962 777947

Marwell Zoological Park was founded in 1972. The Park is owned and operated by Marwell Preservation Trust: a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biological diversity. Registered Charity Number 275433.

Marwell Zoological Park is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources and works to conserve species and their habitats, whilst advocating environmental and social responsibility in support of these goals.

Marwell seeks to address causes of extinction and manages vulnerable populations of threatened species to ensure their survival. This is achieved through a range of species and habitat conservation programmes locally to Marwell's base in southern England and internationally, with a particular focus in Africa.

Set in 100 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, Marwell Zoological Park is a great day out for all the family. With over 200 species of animals there is plenty to keep children and adults alike amused all day long.

Marwell is a member of the British and Irish Association of zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). BIAZA represents its member collections and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums.

Open daily from 10am.

Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH. www.marwell.org.uk