Marwell Zoo News Summer 2016

Summer 2016

Marwell News

Welcome 4 Triple trouble

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Tigers - built to hunt

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Meet Pembe

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Keeping you up to date

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NEW exhibit!

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Breaking News - Amur Leopards

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Safiya... finding her feet

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Get snapping!

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Animals Update

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WIN a Junior Keeper Experience

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The South’s MANE event!

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Marwell’s Zany Zebras FAQs

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Activities for the kids

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WILD Explorers’ Club

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Adopt Milla & her cubs!

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Saving Grevy’s zebra

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Meet our team in Kenya

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WIN a Kenyan Safari

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Zebra ZOOOOOM results

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In Profile - Stephanie Cooke

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Snow leopard checkup

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Saving the Red-necked ostrich

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Conservation for the future

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Cover © Mark Fryer; contents © Natasha Jefferies.

Issue no:153. Copyright: Marwell Wildlife.

Editor: Becky Churcher editor@marwell.org.uk Design: Mel Hewitt. Correct at upload 20/07/2016.

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Visit us this summer and see all of our grrrrrreat new arrivals from tiger cubs to monkey, lemur and oryx babies!

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ello and welcome to the summer edition of Marwell News.

I’m delighted to say that the much anticipated Marwell’s Zany Zebras trail is now live! The mass art extravaganza has already seen huge support with thousands of people following the stampede. Not only have we got a spectacular trail in Southampton but we’ve also created a trail of miniature sculptures at the zoo as well as a giant zebra sculpture reaching 5 metres in height!

This will be Marwell’s zaniest year to date!

Marwell’s Zany Zebras is a fun-filled event but also an important way to raise awareness of the plight of the endangered Grevy’s zebra. After the event, all of the large sculptures will be sold at auction to raise funds to support conservation programmes around endangered Grevy’s zebras and other wildlife in the arid rangelands of northern Kenya. To find out more visit zanyzebras.org.uk In this edition you can read all about our giant new arrival, Pembe the white rhino. This young female has joined Jabari, Kiri and Sula in their home at Wild Explorers. Pembe is part of the global breeding programme for the species and is a wonderful addition to our newest exhibit.

The zoo has also seen a large number of births including an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal and critically endangered black and white ruffed lemurs. What’s more, for the first time in 12 years we are celebrating the birth of Amur tiger cubs. These tiger triplets will emerge from their den very soon, so when you visit be sure to keep an eye out for these playful youngsters as they find their feet.

In this edition, you can find out more about our MRes Wildlife Conservation students and the fantastic research they are conducting, from elephant corridors in Mount Kenya, to spotted hyenas in Lewa. Our charity work takes us all over the world and these students have a great opportunity to work with us to help secure a better future for the environment.

I hope you all have a great summer full of zany adventures!

Thank you again for all your support.

James Cretney Chief Executive

© Mark Fryer

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Triple trouble We’re incredibly excited to reveal that Milla, our Amur tiger has given birth to three cubs!

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t has been 12 years since the zoo has bred Amur tigers and this is the first successful litter for our breeding pair, Milla and Bagai. Mum and cubs are currently behind the scenes but will be given access to their outdoor paddock at the end of July.

Marc Fox, Team Leader of Carnivores said: “We are over the moon that Milla has successfully given birth to three cubs.

So far everything is looking very good and Milla is doing a great job at looking after them.

“Even though they are still just a few weeks old, they are already showing different personalities. It’s going to be fascinating to see how they develop and we can’t wait to see them playfully running around their paddock.”

Milla and Bagai are part of an important European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP) which maintains a healthy captive population of Amur tigers and preserves critical genetic diversity for the future.

In the 1940s, the Amur tiger was close to extinction with an estimated population of fewer than 30 individuals remaining in the wild.

Please note, the photos shown are not of the actual cubs.

Decades of turmoil in Russia and formation of the former Soviet Union reportedly contributed to failures to stem uncontrolled persecution.

In 1947 the Soviet Union became the first country to introduce legislation that imposed protection, including banning hunting of tigers.

Hunting of the tiger’s main prey species, boar and deer were also limited at this time.

Today, the Amur Tiger has full priority species protection in both Russia and China where it occurs.

However, the population is still threatened by poaching and there are still only 360 individuals left in the wild.

Did you know?

Unlike other big cats, tigers like to swim!

See if you can spot them taking a dip in their pool at Marwell.

Animal keepers have been able to keep a close eye on Milla and her young cubs thanks to a number of tiger cams set up inside the den.

I’m sure you’re as excited as we are to see the stripey new arrivals!

We have been sharing some of this footage with our guests on a TV screen at the tiger enclosure. Click here for NEW footage! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media for all the latest cub updates.

Please note, the photos shown are not of the actual cubs.

tigers built to hunt

Tail Long and thick to help balance when running and jumping!

Claws Big and sharp for grasping and holding on to prey!

Teeth Sharp and strong for gripping prey & slicing flesh!

Tongue Long and very rough for stripping away feathers or fur!

Jaws Powerful for clamping down and crushing prey!

Legs Strong for running fast and leaping to catch prey!

Paws Big padded paws for silently sneaking up on prey!

Meet Pembe

Pembe (right) grazing with Jabari in our Wild Explorers Exhibit.

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three year old white rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum) has arrived at Marwell Zoo to join the animals at Wild Explorers.

Pembe, our new female, was collected from Colchester Zoo in Essex last month.

Using a 40 foot crane, she was lifted in a giant crate and placed safely onto a lorry before making her way to her new home.

Once Pembe arrived at Marwell Zoo a crane was waiting to lift her safely into the Wild Explorers exhibit.

Pembe’s arrival forms part of the European Endangered species breeding Programme

© Martin Gibbins

Ian Goodwin, Marwell’s Collection Manager of Hoofstock, travelled to Colchester Zoo to collect her. He said: “It’s quite a big operation to move a rhino as you can imagine but it all went really well and just as we planned.

Pembe was very calm and spent most of the time sitting down in the crate and enjoying some food.

“Once we arrived at Marwell, Pembe calmly walked out of the crate into her new home at Wild Explorers. She instantly enjoyed discovering the new smells of the other rhinos and exploring her new surroundings.”

Pembe has joined Marwell’s older females, Sula and Kiri as well as Jabari, our newest male white rhino who is also three-years old. In addition, Pembe will share her paddock with Grevy’s zebra and scimitar-horned oryx.

Ian added: “We’re delighted to have another rhino here to enjoy our new Wild Explorers exhibit. Jabari and Pembe are part of the EEP so we may well see new arrivals in the next couple of years!”

White rhino numbers have declined in the wild due to habitat loss and illegal poaching.

Rhino horn has been in demand for use in traditional medicines and ornaments for centuries.

Many white rhinos are now found within national parks and conservation areas with intensive protection zones.

White rhinos in the wild.

Sadly poachers still remain an ever-present threat, so these rhinos are still vulnerable and conservation efforts for this species must continue if it is to survive.

Marwell Wildlife has a long standing commitment to African rhino conservation and through our work with the Dambari Wildlife Trust team we are making a positive impact on this critical issue right now through:

• Training and supporting Rangers to monitor rhinos and operate anti- poaching patrols in protected areas. • Rescuing and rehabilitating rhinos injured by poaching. • Moving rhinos from risky areas to safer havens, and helping to manage populations which are otherwise isolated from each other.

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The M1 bus service has returned and will be running from Eastleigh to Marwell every day from 21 July until 4 September.

The service will also run twice a day from Southampton City Centre. For more information and a full timetable visit our travel and directions page here.

The Weather Lottery is the UK’s leading fundraising Lottery and offers you the chance to win some big cash prizes whilst supporting the charity of your choice. Select Marwell Wildlife through the lottery and your money goes directly to supporting the care of our animals here at the zoo and the conservation programmes we run worldwide. Entry into the weekly draw costs just £1 per entry and if your numbers match in the right order, you will win the jackpot of £25,000! For every £1 you play we receive 45p. For more information click here.

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NEW exhibit!

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his marks the second phase of a £17m investment programme for Marwell Zoo over the next 8-10 years, creating improved habitats for animals and more immersive experiences for guests.

The interactive Discovery Zone will reveal how the energy we need to power our modern lifestyles is generated and how alternative renewable forms of energy can help animals and humans alike.

At a cost of £6.5M, this exciting exhibit is the largest ever built at Marwell. It will span two levels offering fantastic vantage points across a lush, tropical canopy and the opportunity to experience the captivating life of the forest floor.

The exhibit will be constructed using the latest technology of ETFE (Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene) which allows natural daylight to shine through. ETFE is 100% recyclable and is a popular product for green, sustainable construction having previously been used in the Eden Project in Cornwall and the Biota Aquarium in London.

Guests will be free to share the habitat and enjoy uninterrupted, close-up views of new, charismatic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects whilst learning about the flow of energy through life.

As well as being a spacious, indoor, contemporary exhibit, the new Tropical House heating system with be powered

by Marwell’s animal waste (dung, soiled bedding and leftover hay), and wood chip from our woodland management operations. This will significantly reduce our carbon footprint and take us a big step closer to our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020.

Hot on the heels of Wild Explorers, work has now started on our new Tropical House

This new exhibit is planned to open for Easter 2018.

BREAKING NEWS!!

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e can reveal that our Amur leopard Kaia has given birth to two cubs!

Kaia, who is eight-years-old is currently looking after the twins in the privacy of her den. The cubs will be given access to the outside enclosure by the end of August. More details will be revealed nearer the time.

Kaia and the cubs’ dad, Akin, are part of a European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP).

© Jason Brown Photography

The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is the world’s most threatened big cat, with fewer than 35 remaining in their natural range in the Russian Far-East.

Amur leopards are the only big cat for which a reintroduction plan is currently under consideration. This is an extremely challenging endeavour, but it is hoped that work can begin to put this plan into action over the next few years.

© Mark Fryer

Safiya... finding her feet!

O ur adorable Grevy’s zebra foal Safiya is finding her feet as she explores her new surroundings.

The youngster is nearly two months old and is already giving first-time mum, Nafeesa, the run around!

Safiya is the first animal to be born at our new £3.6 million exhibit, Wild Explorers. Here she grazes with the Grevy’s zebra herd as well as the zoo’s white rhino, ostrich and scimitar-horned oryx.

Ian Goodwin, Collection Manager for hoofstock at Marwell said: “Nafeesa is really looking after Safiya; she’s attentive, protective and the youngster is feeding well. It’s great to watch the foal finding her feet, running around and exploring her new surroundings.

“As the little foal gets older, she gets braver and travels further away from her mother but Nafeesa always has a watchful eye on her. Quite often you’ll see Nafessa running after her to make sure she’s not out of sight for too long!

“Wild Explorers is our newest exhibit and highlights the conservation work we carry out in Africa, so it’s fantastic to have a new animal born here, especially as it’s such an endangered species.”

© Mark Fryer

In the late 1970s there were 15,000 Grevy’s zebra in the wild. Today there are estimated to be fewer than 2,500.

Ian added: “For two decades Marwell Wildlife has been working with partners in northern Kenya to conserve wildlife in the area. We employ a team of conservation biologists who work out in the field and they have been instrumental in helping to create a national conservation strategy for the species .

The Grevy’s zebra has suffered one of the most drastic population declines of any African mammal because of climate change, habitat loss and competition with increasing livestock numbers.

“Marwell also manages the International Studbook and the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP) for Grevy’s zebra.”

You can find out more about all the work we are doing with Grevy’s zebra in the field on page 50

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hotography mad nature lovers had better get snapping as our prestigious annual photo competition closes soon!

Returning for its seventh consecutive year, the Marwell Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is open to professional, amateur, and young photographers alike and is set to highlight the brightest and best of wildlife photography.

The top prize is a 5 day wildlife photography trip to Poland from The Travelling Naturalist. Other prizes include a special day at the zoo incorporating a Junior Photographic Experience, annual memberships and photography magazine subscriptions.

The competition has four categories and judges will assess striking entries that capture the essence of nature, exhibiting photographic excellence, high quality and great composition.

The categories are: • Native Wildlife flora and fauna native or resident in the British Isles • Cute and Funny wildlife at its cutest or most amusing • Marwell Zoo residents any of Marwell’s species • Marwell Zoo endangered specifically classified by IUCN as either endangered or critically endangered © Tom Way

As well as providing some fantastic prizes, Wildlife Worldwide has contributed £1,000 to support Marwell’s conservation programmes with Grevy’s zebra in Africa.

These funds will contribute towards our field work in Kenya’s arid northern rangelands to promote conservation awareness, as well as training workshops for newly recruited community scouts in data-collection methods.

This work is ultimately aimed at providing an overarching framework for community-based conservation of Grevy’s zebra as a flagship species, and wildlife conservation in general, in areas which have not previously been assessed or included in Kenya’s national conservation and management strategies.

Judges for this year’s competition include: • Laura Barwick Image Consultant for BBC Natural History Unit • Jason Brown multi-international award winning wildlife photographer • Chris Breen Managing Director at Wildlife Worldwide • Amy Squibb Editor at Digital Photographer Magazine Entry to the competition costs £10 for adults and is FREE for juniors.

This year, photographers can enter twice and up to 10 images in total.

Animals UPDATE

Meet Tiptap

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n Thursday 7 July we welcomed a new female tapir to the collection. Tiptap is seven-years-old and has travelled from Bristol Zoo Gardens to be a companion for Quito.

Make sure you say hello to our new resident on your next visit!

Š Paul Riley

NEW Species Asian water dragons (Physignathus cocincinus) have moved into their new home at Tropical World.

This reptile spends most of its time in trees and can often be found resting on branches overhanging bodies of water.

This shy lizard is always on the lookout for danger and has an unusual method of escaping! If startled, it may decide to drop from the branch into the water and can remain under water for some time until the danger has passed.

Cute cotton-tops On Wednesday 18 May, Inca, one of our cotton top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus) gave birth to twins. Cotton top tamarins are listed as critically endangered in the wild so this is particularly great news for the species.

Š Natasha Jefferies

Mum is caring for her new brood excellently and will carry her babies on her back until they find their feet in their new home.

Make sure you visit our newest arrivals on the back lawn.

Giraffe moves Our tower of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) has returned to their indoor area after a few home improvements! As well as changes to the giraffe house, guests will enjoy a new outdoor presentation area next to their paddock.

Black, white & fluffy all over!

We’re celebrating the arrival of black & white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata) triplets.

Born on 6 June to mum Breeze and dad Mr Breeze, these little bundles of fluff are finding their feet in their new home. Stop by World of Lemurs to catch a glimpse of our critically endangered tiny arrivals.

Š Mark Fryer

Yellow mongoose pups (Cynictis penicillata) Nyasi gave birth to two pups on 22 May. The youngsters can be found with Nyasi and their Dad, Jumu in the exhibit next to Aridlands.

Š Natasha Jefferies

a Junior Keeper Experience!

We are offering you the chance to win a Junior Keeper Experience worth ÂŁ175!

If you love animals and would like to be a Junior Keeper at Marwell Zoo, then this is the competition not to be missed.

The lucky winner will spend time with our trained staff preparing food and enrichment for our animals, mucking out their enclosures, then meeting & feeding some of them behind the scenes.

enter here For your chance to win - What is the name of our new Grevy’s zebra foal?

Sprinkles

Safiya

Zoe

Valid for 8-16 yrs, see full T & C’s online. Click for details.

Our spectacular, family friendly, art extravaganza, Marwell’s Zany Zebras has stampeded into Southampton for a fantastic summer of fun!

The stunning zebra sculptures arrived in the city on 16 July and thousands of people have already taken part in the trail. From mesmerising mosaics and glistening gems to colourful characters and crazy creations, there really is a zebra for everyone!

The Marwell’s Zany Zebras Zone in The Marlands Shopping Centre has come alive and it’s the perfect starting point for the trail. Collect a trail map, chat to the Marwell team, enjoy a range of workshops, arts and crafts, purchase official merchandise and pick up the latest fashion statement - the #ZanyZelfie ears!

What’s more, the zoo is going crazy with a host of zebratastic activities. Guests can grab a #GiantZelfie with Gulliver, our HUGE zebra and follow the miniature Marwell’s Zany Zebras trail around the zoo to discover the match for their favourite zebra sculpture in Southampton.

For the latest pictures, competitions and news ‘like’ the Marwell’s Zany Zebras facebook page and follow us on twitter.

For more information about the trail and for the latest news visit our website: zanyzebras.org.uk

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FAQs Why did Marwell Wildlife choose a Grevy’s zebra sculpture?

We chose a Grevy’s zebra to highlight the plight of the species in the wild.

Grevy’s zebra suffered one of the most rapid and catastrophic declines of any large African mammal in the last 40 years and there are under 2,500 individuals left in the wild – fewer than black rhino.

Northern Kenya is home to about 90% of this remaining population, with the rest found across the border in Ethiopia.

For two decades, Marwell Wildlife has been working with partners in northern Kenya to conserve nature and support people who depend on the environment. Grevy’s zebra has become the focus for much of this work because the fate of this species and human wellbeing are inextricably linked to the sustainable management of natural resources in this fragile, dry ecosystem.

After much hard work, the good news is that Grevy’s zebra numbers have begun to show signs of stabilising, and people in community conservancies are feeling the benefits of security and access to services derived from conservation activities.

These successful outcomes show what can be achieved, but there’s much more to be done to really secure the future of wildlife, alleviate poverty and improve the livelihoods of people. Funds raised from Marwell’s Zany Zebras will support this work.

How many zebra sculptures are there?

There are 150 zebra sculptures in Southampton - 47 large sculptures and 103 small sculptures plus 47 miniatures (replicas of the large sculptures) and 1 giant wooden sculpture at Marwell Zoo.

How can I find the sculptures?

Trail-goers can find their way around using the free trail map (available to pick up at various points around Southampton and to download from the Marwell’s Zany Zebras website), the app (android and iPhone) as well as the souvenir guidebook.

Where can I find the Marwell’s Zany Zebras Zone in Southampton?

We’re based on the ground floor of The Marlands Shopping Centre. Here you can purchase our ‘Paint Your Own’ ceramic zebra kits’, the souvenir guide plus other merchandise such as the #ZanyZelfie ears!

Where can I find out more information about workshops at the Marwell’s Zany Zebras Zone?

Visit zanzyzebras.org.uk for listings What happens after the trail?

The trail finishes on 25 September after which the sculptures will be dusted down ready for their appearance at the Ageas Bowl for the Marwell’s Zany Zebras Zebratastic weekend (14 – 17 October).

After the event, all the large sculptures will be sold at a Charity Fundraising Auction on 18 October at the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, proceeds from which will help support our work with Grevy’s zebras and other wildlife.

The smaller schools & youth group sculptures will return to the schools who decorated them.

If you are interested in bidding for a sculpture at the Charity Fundraising Auction then please contact the team on 01962 777 931 or email zanyzebras@marwell.org.uk

Go MiniSize!

Be sure to head to the zoo & take part in our minature Marwell’s Zany Zebras trail until 25 September!

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Inspired by our amazing sculptures?

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At only £18.50 each you’ll soon be tempted to create your own miniature herd...

pick up your £5 Souvenir Guide and you’ll have a lasting reminder of this unique event

Visit the Marwell’s Zany Zebra Zone in The Marlands Shopping Centre during the trail for activities, workshops and official merchandise.

Our Zebra Rangers will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the trail or Marwell Zoo.

Enter our design competition for the chance to see your brilliant ideas reproduced on a small zebra for you to own forever!

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Hot on the heels of our fantastic new exhibit, the “Wild Explorers’ Club” is a refreshing new venture for our junior members.

From the start of the summer holidays, each junior member is invited to collect a welcome pack from the membership cabin, chock full of trails; animal facts; activities; games and a drawing competition.

Alongside this, there’s a flashy new “I’m a Wild Explorer” pin badge, celebrating their membership of the club. Continue junior membership and there will be a shiny new badge to add to their collection every year!

In addition to the welcome pack, we’re expanding our Oryx Club sessions...

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WILD Explorers’ Club Dates!

Family Members’ Day - 18 September All young members welcome

Join us for a whole day of special family events – just for members! Children can get hands-on with our ‘make-and-take’ clay animal poos, or learn some smart explorer skills to apply to our rhino, zebra or oryx.

The whole family can test their animal sleuthing skills at our drop-in WILD Explorer Challenge, or book in for one of the hands-on sessions to find out more.

Fantastic Beasts - 16 October Especially for our Zebra Scouts (4-8 years) Why do zebras have stripes? Find out this and lots more with our fun-filled activities and crafts session that spotlight your zebra namesake this month.

Fantastic Beasts – 20 November Specially for our Rhino Rangers (9-12 years) How do Marwell’s Rhino Rangers roll? Come along to this month’s rhino-themed activities to find out!

Discover all you need to create your first Fantastic Beast Factfile, and get to know our new rhinos better.

Click here to find out more

Adopt

Milla & her cubs!

Children’s

adoption package What’s included: 1 free child ticket Cuddly toy Personalised adoption certificate Photo of your adopted animal

Animal fun sheet, stickers & bookmark Exclusive access to our online adopter zone Marwell News online – packed with animal features & updates

Click here or call our Adoption Team on 01962 777988

Standard and Premium Adoptions are also available. Please note, this isn’t a photo of our cub as they aren’t out yet, but ours are cuter!

Saving Grevy’s zebra

Grevy’s zebra suffered one of the most rapid and catastrophic declines of any large African mammal in the last 40 years.

They desperately need our help and this is why Marwell is bringing a stampede of stunning Grevy’s zebra sculptures to Southampton this summer.

Why do we need to save Grevy’s zebra?

Not only could we lose this wonderful animal, but it could weaken the ecosystem and its ability to support other species, and the people that depend on precious natural resources.

Local people would also lose the social and economic benefits that Grevy’s zebra can bring through community conservation initiatives and alternative forms of income like eco-tourism.

What are we doing to help?

We’ve been working with Grevy’s zebra for a long time, contributing to the development and implementation of a national plan for their conservation in Kenya.

This includes carrying out research to help guide conservation action, monitoring the status of Grevy’s zebra populations throughout their range, and supporting community based initiatives that help people and wildlife. Because their numbers are so low, we also respond to save Grevy’s zebra from critical events such as disease outbreaks or prolonged drought.

Meet our team in Kenya Dr. Zeke Davidson is from South Africa and has pursued a long and varied career in wildlife conservation, including studying the lions of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe for his DPhil.

Zeke now lives with his family in Nairobi and manages Marwell’s operations across Kenya. This includes a busy schedule of research, developing and mentoring the team, training community based wildlife monitoring scouts and conservation professionals, and supervising Marwell MRes Wildlife Conservation students.

Zeke is a specialist in wildlife survey and monitoring techniques, and spatial ecology both of which are critical in understanding the status of Grevy’s zebra and planning conservation initiatives.

As a pilot, he is able to reach remote locations to track Grevy’s zebra and conduct aerial surveys. Zeke is a member of Kenya’s national Grevy’s Zebra Technical Committee which guides conservation and research efforts. Marwell’s Zany Zebras will help keep Zeke on the road and in the air, working with our team and partners for the future of Grevy’s zebra.

Dr. Zeke Davidson

Zeke left, monitoring Grevy’s zebra

Lizbeth Mate comes from Tharaka Nithi County near the foothills of Mount Kenya. Her family were farmers, so her childhood was spent playing among coffee and banana plantations, and splashing around in a neighbouring stream. Lizbeth’s parents encouraged an interest in nature from an early age but she didn’t dream of pursuing a career in conservation until much later.

Lizbeth pursued her education, achieved a degree in International Relations and eventually joined Marwell to become involved in conservation projects and complete her Master’s degree. She is now striving to become a conservation problem solver and change maker, using her understanding of international relations and her project management skills to help sustain wildlife. Marwell’s Zany Zebras can help Lizbeth to achieve this.

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Lizbeth below right with a former student

Clarine Kigoli

Marwell’s Zany Zebras will help Clarine become more than just a data maven by engaging her in wider field operations with our partners in Grevy’s zebra conservation.

Clarine Kigoli (pictured above left) hails from Eldoret in Western Kenya originally, but has made her home in Nairobi after studying Information Technology in Mombasa from 2011-2014. She discovered a career in conservation quite by chance when her uncle, a carpenter working on storage facilities for our field equipment in Nairobi, passed on her name in 2012 as a candidate for a three month internship on Marwell’s Kenyan field programme.

Clarine has since turned her happy knack of “Seeing Numbers” to our benefit and been responsible for organising and managing huge datasets collected by our Grevy’s zebra scouts, movement data collected by our collared Grevy’s zebras and tens of thousands of photographs collected by our camera traps.

Enrita Naanyu Lesoloyia was born in a remote village on the plains of Samburu North district. Her parents were pastoralists so at an early age Enrita was responsible for herding goats, protecting them from hyena, wild dogs and lions, while watching out for livestock rustlers in a very insecure environment. It was at this time that she became concerned that trees and wild animals were disappearing.

With a government bursary for marginalised children, Enrita was able to pursue her education all the way to university, becoming a qualified teacher.

She joined the Marwell team to carry out her Master’s degree evaluating the influence of wildlife conservation on community development based on our work with Grevy’s zebra in the district she grew up in.

Enrita’s dream is to bring about peaceful co-existence between people and wildlife, and to build positive relationships between her Samburu people and neighbouring Turkana communities.

We want to make this a reality with help from Marwell’s Zany Zebras.

Entira pictured right with student setting up camera traps on location.

Enrita Naanyu Lesoloyia

a 9 day Kenyan Safari for two worth ÂŁ7,000 with Wildlife Worldwide!

Click here to enter!

In addition Swarovski will provide a pair of CL Companion 8x30 binoculars worth ÂŁ850.

Staying at small and exclusive camps, the holiday includes two nights at Samburu National Reserve, home to the Grevy’s zebra and four nights at the famed Masai Mara.

Lion, leopard and cheetah hunt in this pristine wilderness, elephant roam the grasslands, and hippos and crocodiles cruise the riverbanks.

You will also have the chance to visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. With a rich blend of outstanding scenery, fantastic photography opportunities and memorable wildlife this safari is a trip of a lifetime!

Closing date: 24/10/16. Full T&C’s online.

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n Saturday 14 May more than a hundred people of all ages took part in a stripey dash through the zoo to raise funds for Grevy’s zebra.

The goodies were supplied by our generous sponsors, Co-operative food, Oxygen Freejumping Southampton, Pickwell Farm Shop and Hobbycraft.

The young fun runners collected sponsorship money, some of them even setting up online fundraising pages to boost their funds. Now all the sponsorship money has been collected, and the fundraising total stands at an impressive £1,417.

Prizes have been given to the top two fundraisers, including six-year-old Octavien Berry from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Octavien, who visits the zoo every time he is staying with relatives in Berkshire, raised a fantastic £230 in sponsorship money.

Participants were encouraged to walk, trot or canter their way around the park, taking in views of our animals including penguins, white rhinos and of course Grevy’s zebra.

Olivia Tongs from Southampton picked up second prize, after raising £125.60 through her sterling sponsorship efforts. Six year-old Olivia is a year 1 pupil at Woolston Infants School in Southampton. Woolston Infants is one of 100 schools and youth groups which have designed and decorated a smaller Grevy’s Zebra sculpture, as part of the Marwell’s Zany Zebras Education Programme. As a participating school, Woolston also received a cross curricula Education Toolkit and an Outreach visit from our Education Ranger.

After crossing the finishing line to a cheering crowd, each person received a certificate, medal and goody bag.

Thanks to everyone who took part, your support has been wonder-foal!

Stephanie Cooke Fundraising Advisor

Did you know?

It costs Marwell around ÂŁ25,000 per day to care for our animals and operate the zoo...

... so our fundraising team work hard to secure valuable funds to not only support this but also the conservation programmes we run in the UK and Africa.

Whether it’s renewing your membership, adopting an animal, or leaving a gift to Marwell in your will, your support is hugely appreciated and frankly we couldn’t continue the work we do without your generosity.

Stephanie Cooke is the Fundraising Advisor for Marwell Wildlife and has been working in the fundraising department for 5 years Her role includes organising animal experiences, adoptions, gift in wills, community fundraising, donations and gifts in memory.

What are your favourite parts of the job?

I really enjoy my job since every day is different and I get the chance to get out and about in the zoo. I love talking to our guests, whether they’re purchasing an experience or adoption or raising money for us. I get to meet and talk to some lovely people who are passionate about the zoo and the work that we do which is a great privilege.

What have you been involved with recently?

In May, we held a Zebra Zoooom fun run at the zoo and it was a great success. It was fantastic to see so many children dressed up in their best zebra costumes and lots of smiling faces. To see the parents getting involved and running with the children was great and we’ve had excellent feedback.

Even the staff enjoyed themselves!

The event was not only a great deal of fun but also helped to raise £2000 for Marwell’s Zany Zebras and the important conservation work we do with Grevy’s zebra in northern Kenya.

How does fundraising benefit the zoo and the animals we care for?

The funds we raise through animal adoptions and experiences go directly towards helping the animals in the zoo, from their food and enrichment through to any veterinary needs. We also receive gifts in wills, funeral collections, benches in memory and donations. Community fundraising is another great focus which helps us promote our name and remind everyone that we are a charity. Marwell’s Zany Zebras is a brilliant event in this respect.

Whatever the source of support, every pound helps Marwell, whether it is £5 or £5,000 – it all adds up and we are incredibly grateful.

What are the most popular products that the fundraising team sell?

Our animal experiences, whether meeting the giraffes, or being a keeper for a day, they are always popular. We get very positive feedback on all the experiences so our public engagement team and animal keepers are obviously doing a fantastic job hosting everyone.

What is it like working at a zoo?

I really enjoy working at Marwell Zoo. The fact that we are a conservation charity making a direct impact on wildlife conservation around the world makes me very proud. I love being able to see the animals at lunch time or on my way to meetings. It’s such a beautiful place and the novelty will never wear off!

Snow leopard check-up

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ur endangered snow leopards (Panthera uncia), Indeever and Irina, have been given a clean bill of health after visiting our resident vets for a check up.

This procedure was a chance for the vet team to take a closer look at the animals and to ensure there were no underlying problems.

The team took blood tests and checked the animals’ weight, paws, heart and lungs, claws, eyes and general body condition.

Specialist veterinary dentist Dr. Cedric Tutt was also on hand to ensure the snow leopards’ teeth were in good condition. Dr. Tutt carried out a small dental filling on one of the snow leopards to avoid any future discomfort but happily found no further problems. The vet team were delighted to see that both animals were in excellent condition.

Marwell has had snow leopards as part of its animal collection for 33 years and throughout this time they have bred well, producing many cubs for the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). Indeever and Irina have successfully reared two sets of cubs - two in 2011 and two in 2013.

Saving the Red-necked ostrich

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ollowing the North African (red-necked) ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus) reintroduction we are delighted to report the great success of the first offspring raised by their parents in Sidi Toui national park in Tunisia, near the Libyan border.

This is a major step forward for the conservation of this important species and a great achievement following six years of ongoing red-necked ostrich reintroduction efforts in Tunisia and Niger.

Since the early 1990s, Marwell Wildlife has continued to join forces with the Tunisian Direction Générale des Forêts, park managers and animal keepers, resulting in the first releases and breeding of the largest and biggest subspecies of ostrich in three fenced protected areas.

Our long-term commitment enables us to build local capacity and gain experience about the red-necked ostrich’s biological requirements.

Once very abundant in North Africa, this flightless bird is virtually extinct in much of its previous range. It is now restricted to a few fragmented populations in southern Sahara in very low numbers.

In Tunisia, it suffered from past overhunting and loss of habitat, and its return is part of a wider national program of ecosystem restoration in aridlands through a network of parks and reserves set on the fringe of the Oriental Great Erg.

The Marwell team is providing on-theground support whilst collecting essential information on individuals and the population’s current status. Building on the traditional farming skills that most of the local guards possess, we are training local teams to provide essential ostrich husbandry and flock monitoring.

By involving many independent protected areas in this reintroduction project, we are able to mitigate the potential risk of failure due to local constraints like drought, seasonal over-predation or disease outbreak, that are likely to naturally happen in ecosystems with high temporal variability.

The Tunisian metapopulation has now grown to over 65 individuals, of which two thirds are mature adults. Our scientists are following the reproduction management closely in order to maximise the genetic diversity and increase the chance of subspecies survival.

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This achievement is inspirational and engaging. In the coming months we are expecting more hatching in Dghoumes national park and ostriches will be translocated into additional protected areas.

Marwell Wildlife is proud to be part of this successful long-term collaboration with Tunisia. We will continue to share updates on the project progress, so watch this space!

Dr. Marie Petretto Marie Conservation Biologist

Children’s Nature Nursery at Marwell Zoo Opening 5th September 2016 Half days and full days available!

Available for 2-5 year olds Open 51 weeks a year (7.45 am to 6pm).

Our newest location has a lot to offer including: a highly qualified and experienced team, two beautiful classrooms, an art room and music room, a one and a half acre outdoor play area, access to a private woodland, a large vegetable garden, a super sized sand pit, and daily trips into the zoo for ‘mini-zoologist’ sessions.

enrol now on our website!

website:

kidslovenature.co.uk/marwell-zoo

email:

marwellzoo@kidslovenature.co.uk

phone:

01962 461634

Registered charity number 275433

Your memory... ...their future

The natural world is changing rapidly around us and our conservation efforts have never been more urgent.

Every single gift, no matter how large or small, makes a genuine difference to the work we can do.

By leaving us a gift in your will, you can help us ensure a better future for endangered wildlife for years to come.

Please contact us now on 01962 777977 or via email for more information on what your gift might support.

Conservation for the future

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ur MRes in Wildlife Conservation is a joint initiative with the University of Southampton and provides research students with the opportunity to develop their scientific and professional skills, working closely with our team of Conservation Biologists.

Each student undertakes an eight month scientific study, based on Marwell’s work in the UK and overseas, with the aim of providing evidence to help underpin our conservation decision-making.

Each year a small number of our students travel to our sites in Africa to work on their research.

In Kenya this year, three students have been busy working on three very different, but equally fascinating projects.

Rebecca Sargent Impacts of intensive livestock grazing on vegetation and habitat use by wildlife on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Rebecca’s project seeks to understand the impact of livestock grazing on vegetation and wildlife at Lewa.

Here, cattle are used as a method of managing the grassland, removing unpalatable dominant plant species and diversifying the habitat for wildlife. This research will underpin recommendations for future grassland management.

Arjun Dheer Spotted hyenas and lions on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and surrounding areas, Kenya Arjun is investigating the ecology of spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) and lions (Panthera leo), to help us understand more about how the lives of these two dominant carnivore species at Lewa differ and how competition arises between them.

The aim is to assist Lewa in developing a long-term management plan for large carnivores.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Sian Green Mount Kenya Elephant Corridor Following on from previous research, Sian is examining elephant’s use of the Mount Kenya Elephant Corridor, a 14km migratory pathway.

This project offers new insights by taking account of changes in local land use with the aim of increasing our ability to make predictions about the impact of future developments in the area.