But this is not just a zoo, it's a centre dedicated to helping preserve rare animals.
Staff in Marwell's Conservation Education Centre teach more than 30,000 children each year, ranging from primary school classes to A-level students, plus university groups and adult education.
Best Sight: Everyone will have a different favourite, but probably the huge Siberian tigers.
Best For Kids: At Close Encounters children get the chance to meet – and touch – some smaller animals.
Opens daily 10am-6pm in summer and 4pm in winter. Summer is from April to the end of October.
Adult entry is £12 with children at £8.50 (3–14 years), OAPs and students cost £10 and there's a senior citizen special every Tuesday at £6. Family tickets (two adults and two children) are £39, and there are reductions available for large groups or booking in advance on–line.
Special tours for blind and visually impaired visitors are available (pre-book on 01962 777945).
Contact: www.marwell.org.uk or 01962 777407.