Spring has sprung and with the birth of a new season comes new and exciting experiences for all the family at WWT wetland centres. Meet the cutest newborn ducklings, goslings and cygnets with special behind-the scenes encounters, enjoy themed events, talks and discovery trails, get involved in some of our exciting hands-on activities or just enjoy a spring stroll in the wetlands.
For Easter activities please scroll down....
Have you seen them all?
With over 200,000 birds and other wildlife at WWT wetland 
centres, there are literally thousands of reasons to visit this spring. Each centre introduces adults and children alike to the wonders of wetland wildlife and their habitats, with stunning scenery and nose-to-beak encounters with some of the world's most dramatic and rare birds, as well as exciting mammals and reptiles too. WWT's nine wetland centres across the UK are all different: from exciting interactive exhibits, canoe or bike safaris, discovery trails, fun, educational children's play areas and a 
full programme of activities and events for all the family this spring. Every centre also has excellent restaurants and gift shops and all have family friendly and disabled facilities.
And to make your money go further, if you visit during spring and become a member of WWT, not only do you get your entrance fee refunded, but you get free entry to all nine centres for a full year. As well as free entry to WWT centres, members receive an exclusive quarterly magazine, Waterlife, which keeps you up to date on what's going on at all nine centres and WWT's conservation work around the world. For more information on becoming a member of WWT, click here.
Events at WWT centres this spring include:
WWT Arundel T 01903 883355 West Sussex
Downy Duckling Days, 2 - 18 April - Experience close encounters of the duckling kind! Visitors can view ducklings in special enclosures inside the Visitor Centre. Follow the new Duckling Discovery Trail through the reserve. Crafts & activities are available on site.
WWT Caerlaverock T 01387 770200 Dumfriesshire
Scotland Stars and stripes, 29 March - 11 April, 7.30pm - Watch wild badgers feeding just outside our comfortable observatory. Fair-trade tea and coffee available. Booking essential phone 01387 770200. Tickets must be paid for in advance.
WWT Castle Espie T 028 9187 4146 County Down, Northern Ireland
The Big Easter art project and real Easter bunnies, Friday 2 April - Join artists and draw a special picture for Easter. Perhaps our cute rabbits will inspire you. Wildlife Weekend – Amphibians, Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 April - Two days of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. 2-4pm each day. No additional charge. Easter extreme family challenge, Saturday 3 April - A test of your ingenuity, resourcefulness and fun family teamwork.
WWT London T 020 8409 4400 Barnes
Children's Easter activities, 2 - 18 April - See spring's first adorable ducklings paddling after their mother across the pools and lakes of the reserve. Amphibians are on the move, so join us on a search for frogs, toads, newts and tadpoles. Take part in our Easter egg hunt and Duck Decoy. Plus puppeteers and story tellers on 6, 7, 13, 14 and 16 April. Easter egg watch, 3 - 18 April - Join an Egg Watch viewing and watch duck eggs develop in the centre’s incubator. 12 noon in the Gallery.
WWT Martin Mere T 01704 895181 Lancashire
Easter holiday activities will include pond dipping, lodge making (den building with a difference), making dams and the opportunity to meet Wizzy the beaver at 12pm – 2pm. There are also otter talks, when you can meet our new family of Asian short-clawed otters as they enjoy their feed, 11.30am and 2.30pm. As well as all these activities there will be family crafts and egg rolling over the Easter weekend.
WWT Slimbridge T 01453 891900 Gloucestershire
Easter Egg Trail, 2 April to 5 April - Children can learn fun facts about birds and wildlife on a special Easter trail through the grounds and be rewarded with a chocolate egg. Time: all day (9:30am - 5:30pm). Animal Antics, Saturday 3 April - An opportunity to meet millipedes, come face-to-face with cockroaches and hold snakes and reptiles. Time: 10am – 4pm. Spring Safari, Monday 5 April - Must be pre-booked.
WWT Llanelli T 01554 741087 Carmarthenshire
Easter egg trail and craft activities including making willow lanterns. You can also enjoy pond dipping and spring walks.
WWT Washington T 0191 416 5454 Tyne & Wear
Join us for family-friendly fun throughout the Easter holidays. Explore our beautiful woodlands on a magic mirror walk, meet the mini-beast stars of Hollowood, enjoy tree myths and legends and build your very own den from natural materials.
WWT Welney T 01353 860711 Norfolk
Easter family trail, Friday 2 - Sunday 18 April - Self-led trail and activities for all ages, whatever the weather. Celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity with us this Easter. Easter family fun, Friday 2 - Monday 5 April - Easter egg hunt, make arts and crafts from recycled materials and take our Easter trail.
Click on individual centre name to go through to the centre pages where you will find full event listings and details for spring.
