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Marwell Zoo

Address:

Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH
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    About Marwell Zoo

    With plenty of outdoor space, and a whole host of animals and activities, Marwell Zoo is a great family day out in Hampshire. Their 140-acre park is home to 100s of animals from giraffes, tigers and rhinos to meerkats, penguins and lemurs. They also have 5 adventure play areas, cafes and a gift shop.


    We recommend allowing four hours to fully explore the zoo and keep up to date on feed times, offers and our interactive map there's even a visit planner to help you get the most from your day.


    A visit to Marwell is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world and find out how our conservationists are making a difference for future generations. The zoo is owned and operated by global conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife. By visiting you'll be contributing towards their incredible projects to conserve species and habitats, both in Hampshire and around the world. By choosing to donate and Gift Aid your tickets when purchasing, you'll be supporting the zoo even further!


    Keep an eye out for new arrivals around the zoo throughout the year! Marwell Zoo is open daily from 10am, 363 days a year. Closing times and admissions prices vary. Please check the Marwell website for full ticket prices and other details.


    Directions


    By car, the zoo is situated just off the B2177 between Colden Common and Bishops Waltham; 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 rail, The nearest train stations are Southampton Airport Parkway (7 miles), Eastleigh (5 miles) and Winchester (8 miles).

    By bus, The Blue Star ZOO bus from Eastleigh train station to Marwell Zoo will run throughout the Easter holidays and thereafter run on weekends and school holidays until the end of August. The Stagecoach 69 from Winchester to Marwell Zoo is available on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays only. If you’re travelling to the zoo via Bluestar Z00 and Stagecoach 69 you can get £11 zoo tickets! Just show your valid bus ticket at the zoo admissions gate.


    For full transport details and directions please visit the Marwell website.


    Group Visits


    The super value family ticket is back from Friday 29 March until Sunday 3 November 2024! Save more than £40 on your family visit to Marwell Zoo during summer with a 5 for £85 family ticket.


    Venue Hire


    Historic Marwell Hall is based in the centre of the zoo and can cater for all types of events, with plenty of outdoor space on the back lawn for team building! A 125 seat lecture theatre is also available within the Science & Learning Centre for larger scale events, making this the perfect conference venue hire in Winchester.


    Sustainability


    Marwell's team of conservation experts and partners are working to help restore nature and promote sustainable living. Their aims are to to bring about changes needed to improve the fortunes of people, wildlife, and the wider environment for generations to come. Read more about their conservation efforts here.


    Facilities & Accessibility


    Disabled parking spaces available.


    Disabled toilets.


    Wheelchair access. Manual wheelchairs also available to hire for a refundable deposit.


    Guide dogs welcome. Some exhibits (such as our okapi house) do not allow guide dogs to enter.


    Changing Places Toilet Facility (with a winch for severely disabled guests with a radar key).


    Free water refill stations.


    Baby food/bottle warming facilities.


    Free Marwell Zoo app.


    Prices


    • Families (up to 5 people): £85.00
    • Adults: £28.00
    • Children (3-16 years): £24.00
    • Infants (2 and under): Free
    • Seniors (60 and over): £16.00
    • Students: £16.00
    • Carers: Free
    • Marwell Zoo Members: Free

    Opening hours

    1. Monday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

    2. Tuesday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

    3. Wednesday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

    4. Thursday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

    5. Friday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

    6. Saturday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

    7. Sunday

      10:00am - 5:00pm

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