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Why Wetlands competition winner announced!

Why Wetlands competition winner announced!

With dozens of entries of fantastic art, poetry, collages and more, we're thrilled to announce the winner of our why wetlands competition.

19 October 2020

Fall for WWT Washington this autumn

Fall for WWT Washington this autumn

Wetlands make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn!

13 October 2020

Little egret citizen survey - the results

Little egret citizen survey - the results

Key information from the survey that visitors helped piece together!

15 September 2020

Why Wetlands Competition

Why Wetlands Competition

A summer competition inspired by your visit to Washington Wetland Centre!

3 August 2020

Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail

Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail

Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.

15 July 2020

Washington re-opening information

Washington re-opening information

Information to help you plan your visit at WWT Washington

11 June 2020

Coronavirus - latest statement

Coronavirus - latest statement

We are pleased to announce that Washington Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 10 June

3 June 2020

World Wetlands Day 2020

World Wetlands Day 2020

Celebrate World Wetlands Day this Sunday!

31 January 2020

Window on the Wear - Essential works

Window on the Wear - Essential works

Did you know that, despite being around 5 miles from the sea, the section of the river Wear at our site is still tidal? This brings huge benefits in that many coastal species, including grey seals and wading birds which feed on the mud along the estuary m

10 January 2020

Wearside children wrap up kindness at wetland centre

Wearside children wrap up kindness at wetland centre

'Tis the season of goodwill and giving to others, and at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this sentiment is in full swing as over a hundred gifts will be collected and donated to local causes.

4 December 2019

First flamingo chick in 4 years hatches

First flamingo chick in 4 years hatches

A long-awaited Chilean flamingo egg has successfully hatched at WWT Washington Wetland Centre – the first chick to arrive in over four years!

29 August 2019

First flamingo egg for four years laid at WWT Washington

First flamingo egg for four years laid at WWT Washington

A Chilean flamingo egg has been successfully laid at WWT Washington Wetland Centre – the first in over four years.

5 August 2019

Friday 12 July - at least partial site closure

Friday 12 July - at least partial site closure

Thursday 11th’s heavy rain has caused some damage to our site. All of our animals and staff are okay, but we need to focus on making everything safe.

11 July 2019

Record avocet numbers

Record avocet numbers

WWT Washington have recorded their highest ever number of avocet on site so far this year

30 April 2019

New times for daily animal talks

New times for daily animal talks

Our daily Chilean flamingo talks begin again on Saturday 16 February and, along with our daily commentated otter feeds, will now be held at a slightly different timeWe originally withdrew them last year while the flamingo house underwent a major revamp -

12 February 2019