About Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is a beautiful 140-acre outdoor attraction, nestled in Winchester’s countryside. Take a stroll around the park, enjoy the fresh air, and spot a variety of exotic and endangered species. 

With a host of animals and a stunning environment, Marwell Zoo is the perfect family attraction! 

About Marwell Zoo

The zoo is owned and operated by the conservation charity Marwell Wildlife, which was established in 1972. The best thing about coming to the zoo is that by visiting you’ll be supporting their projects to conserve species and habitats across the globe!

  • Hundreds of really cool animals!

    Marwell Zoo has hundreds of incredible exotic and endangered animals such as Rothchild's giraffes, white rhinos, Amur tigers, Humboldt penguins, scimitar-horned oryx, red pandas, snow leopards, all three species of zebra and more. You’ll always have more to see!

  • 5 Fun Playgrounds!

    Choose between the Okapi playground for 6-14-year-olds or the Life Among The Trees playground. Plus the Fur, Feathers and Scales playgrounds are both inclusive with accessible equipment, so all children can safely play.

  • Immersive Tropical House

    See colourful birds flying overhead and come face-to-face with Linne’s two-toed sloth!

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

For more information and opening times please visit our website.

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Tick IconSuitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Directions

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Marwell Zoo

Thomsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, England

Tel: 01962777407

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Last updated: 09:56 25/03/2026

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