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Marwell Zoo

Winchester
Courtesy of Marwell Zoo

ENTRY

from £25

SETTING

Outdoors

WHERE

Winchester

What it’s like

Zoo near Winchester - big animals for Southampton day-trips. Soft Play N.

Marwell Zoo near Winchester - big animals and walk-through areas for a Hampshire day from Southampton or Brighton.

Book tickets online. Parking on site.

Soft Play N - Zoos & Wildlife primary. Soft Play never.

Facilities

Allergy aware
Bike parking
Birthday parties
Booking required
Café
Card only
Free parking
Gift shop
Indoor play
Indoor seating
Kids menu
Membership scheme
Food on site
Outdoor play
Picnic area
Picnics allowed
Public transport nearby
School visits
Toilets
Vegetarian options
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi

Plan your visit

Do we need to book ahead?

Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.

How much does Marwell Zoo cost?

Entry starts from £25. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties. Details and booking on their site.

Can we pay cash?

No, it's card only.

Is it indoors?

No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.

How do we find it?

Off the B2177 between Colden Common and Bishops Waltham. Off M3 J11 or M27 J10 (westbound) or J5 (eastbound). 8 miles from Winchester, 5 from Eastleigh, 12 from Southampton, 40 miles from Bournemouth, 16 miles from the New Forest, 19 miles from Portsmouth. Nearest stations: Southampton Airport Parkway (7 miles), Eastleigh (5 miles), Winchester (8 miles). Stagecoach 69 bus serves the zoo on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays from Winchester; a request stop at Fishers Pond runs Monday-Saturday but is a 20 minute walk on an unpaved, busy road. Coaches park free in the overflow car park with drop-off at the bus stop by the entrance roundabout. Nearest National Cycle Route is number 23 (5.2 miles), with a bike rack inside the admissions building.

Areas to explore

  • 7 Adventure Playgrounds

    outdoors

    Seven adventure play areas located across the 140-acre park.

  • Picnic Areas

    Multiple picnic locations around the zoo with covered and outdoor seating.

  • Thriving Through Nature

  • Tropical House

    indoors

    Indoor walkthrough area, part of the Energy for Life exhibit with walkthrough aviaries.

  • UK Native Species Zone

  • Wild Explorers

Animals

  • Amur tiger

  • Capybara

  • Hippos

  • Humboldt penguin

  • Lemurs

  • Linné's two-toed sloth

  • Meerkat

  • Red Panda

  • Rothschild's Giraffe

  • Snow leopard

  • White rhino

  • Zebras

Also on site

  • Café Graze

    indoors

    Café near the meerkats serving hot dogs, lighter bites, sweet treats and children's meals with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Indoor and outdoor seating.

  • Gift Shop

  • Keeper's Kitchen

    indoors

    Café at the zoo entrance plaza serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, cakes and milkshakes. Open to everyone, no zoo ticket needed.

  • Seasonal Kiosks

    Kiosks at various locations around the zoo serving drinks, snacks, ice creams and sweet treats, open on selected peak dates.

  • The Outpost

    outdoors

    Kiosk outside Café Graze serving sandwiches, drinks and sweet treats, open on selected peak dates.

Experiences

  • Mini Beast Safari

  • Virtual Reality Experience

Rides

  • Road Train

    thrill 1/5

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