Wild Autumn 2025 at Marwell Zoo

This October half-term, enjoy a week of seasonal fun and wildlife adventures at Marwell Zoo. With pumpkin carving, storytelling, animal talks, games, and more, it’s the perfect autumn day out for the whole family.

What’s On This Half-Term
Pumpkin Carving & Painting
Get creative in the picnic hut from 11am to 4pm each day. Choose a pumpkin to carve your own spooky design, or paint one if you’d prefer a mess-free masterpiece.

Haybale Maze
Navigate the twists and turns of our haybale maze, located on the back lawn of Marwell Hall. It’s a fun and festive challenge for all ages.

Pumpkin Patch Games
Join in from 10.30am to 4pm daily for traditional autumn games including Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe, Ring Toss and more, all set up in front of Marwell Hall.

Face Painting
Transform into your favourite Halloween character with seasonal face painting in Marwell Hall, available daily from 11am to 3pm. Additional charges apply. Suitable for children aged 3 and over.

Storytelling with Esme the Witch
Gather inside the historic Marwell Hall at 11.30am and 1.30pm each day for magical stories from Esme, our friendly zoo witch. With Marwell Hall’s haunted history, it’s the perfect place for a spooky tale or two.

Keeper Talks: Remarkable Reptiles
Meet some of our most fascinating creatures and learn about their habits, adaptations and habitats. Talks take place daily — check the Marwell Zoo app for times and locations.

Animal Myths, Facts & Fiction
Each afternoon at 3pm, explore the myths and legends surrounding creatures like unicorns, dragons and mermaids, and uncover the real animals that may have inspired them. Between 12pm and 4pm, head to the Science and Learning Centre for hands-on crafts and to see real animal artefacts.

Virtual Reality Adventure
Step inside the Giraffe House for a 360-degree virtual experience running from 10.30am to 3pm daily. Join young explorer Kirra on her mission to find the critically endangered Sunda pangolin, with stops in Tasmania, Singapore and more. Additional charges apply.

Food & Drink Offers
Café Graze is serving up a delicious autumn menu — and during half-term, kids eat free with every adult main meal purchased. Minimum order value applies; see full terms below. Look out for seasonal treats across the park too, including spiced pumpkin lattes, pumpkin soup with crusty bread, Halloween cupcakes and more.

Tickets & Booking
Book online in advance to save on admission. All activities are included with zoo entry unless otherwise stated. Annual members enter free.
Kids Eat Free – Terms & Conditions

Offer valid at Café Graze only. One free kid’s meal per adult main meal purchased (minimum value £12.50). Offer available from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November 2025. Subject to availability. Cannot be used with other offers or discounts.

Whatever the weather, Marwell Zoo is packed with half-term fun indoors and out. Visit marwell.org.uk to plan your visit and book tickets.