Marwell Zoological Park in Hampshire has opened its new African Valley zone.

The opening of the new zone follows several years of planning and has taken a year to construct.

The 20-acre African Valley will see more than 35 Ellipsen waterbucks, Grevy’s zebras and ostriches roam together in a new habitat.

Marwell’s new restaurant, Café Graze, overlooks the Valley and gives sweeping views of the animals as they wonder free together. The zoo will also shortly relocate its giraffes to the new area.

The opening coincides with Marwell revealing its new brand identity.

The park will rename itself as Marwell Wildlife for the 2009 season and also revealed a new logo, incorporating a hand which, according to a spokesperson, "symbolizes Marwell’s commitment to caring and protecting wildlife".

The new identity was created by Hat-Trick Design.