Go wild this autumn

September 30, 2025

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At Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is hosting a Wild Autumn this October half term with a week packed full of wildlife adventures and exciting activities.

From a haybale maze and pumpkin tossing, to face painting and story time with Esme the friendly witch, half term at Marwell is going to be BOO-tiful!

And what’s more, your little ones can eat free at Café Graze with every adult main meal purchased! (T&Cs apply).

From Saturday October 25 to Sunday November 2 the daily activities include:

Free pumpkin carving and painting
11am-4pm
Pumpkin Patch Games 10:30am-4pm
Face painting fun (additional charge applies) 11am-3pm
Storytelling with Esme the friendly Witch 11:30am and 1:30pm
Haybale maze
Remarkable reptile keeper talks – check the Marwell app for times
Talks about mythological creatures from unicorns to dragons 3pm each day
Explore animal artefacts and enjoy craft activities 12pm-4pm
Virtual reality wildlife adventure (additional charge applies)

Nicky Cole, Senior Events Manager at Marwell Zoo, said: “Wild Autumn is a week packed full of Halloween fun for all the family as well a chance to meet our incredible animals and their keepers.

“With plenty of indoor activities, as well as stunning outdoor backdrops, you’ll be entertained whatever the weather. What a way to spend half term!”

Marwell has also just launched a fantastic competition to win a one-of-a-kind brick dodo worth £1,500 and a family day out at the zoo for Wild Autumn. Last entry date is October 5. For more information visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dodo