Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Wildlife is home to over 170 different species of animals and is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. During the height of season there are many events and activites to experience, such as Keeper Question and Answers, park trails and the new African valley with giraffe, zebra, ostrich and waterbuck. In July 2010 we officially launched our Formal Garden outside historic Marwell Hall. The Formal Garden includes a representation of three garden styles - the ‘knot’, ‘parterre’ and ‘kitchen’ gardens - from the 16th and 17th centuries, each giving an insight into both the garden styles and plants of this era, as well as some of their culinary and medicinal uses. The garden is located behind the grade 1 listed Marwell Hall, where Henry VIII is said to have become a frequent visitor when its ownership passed to the Seymour family during the 16th century. Local legend implies that he and his third wife, Jane Seymour were married in the hall. James Cretney, Marwell’s Chief Executive added: “The garden will help visitors to the zoological park uncover a piece of Marwell’s heritage, and experience the sights and smells of herbs and flowers that would have been popular centuries ago and remain so today.”

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