News
One of the UK’s most elusive spiders spotted at WWT London
One of the UK’s most elusive spiders - the Enoplognatha caricis (E. caricis) - has been spotted at WWT London. The sighting marks only the fourth time it’s been seen in Great Britain in the last 30 years, and the first time in the nation’s capital.
22 April 2025
'Estuary Shoreline' landscape launching May 2025
We're delighted to share with you our vision for the new ‘Estuary Shoreline’ landscape, launching in spring 2025. Our new wetlands landscape will be situated directly in front of the Kingfisher restaurant and will provide a beautiful, accessible n
14 April 2025
Welcome to Warblers' Meadow
Stay the night at Slimbridge, with our Warblers' Meadow boutique shepherd's huts.
8 April 2025
Wetlands and wildlife charity to drop debut album, ‘imMERSE’
In a move sure to set the music world quacking, WWT announces the launch of its highly anticipated debut album, ‘imMERSE’.
1 April 2025
'Delays mean deaths - ban toxic lead ammunition now', experts urge government
Environmental charities and campaigners insist there is still time for the government to save thousands of waterbirds from needless and painful deaths despite another delay on the decision to ban toxic lead ammunition.
18 March 2025
Bewick's Blog: Winter 2024/2025
As the Bewick's swans arrive at Slimbridge this winter, we'll be keeping you updated on the individuals on site this season.
18 March 2025
86% decline in Bewick's swans over the last 50 years
We've sadly seen a steady decline in the numbers of the much-loved Bewick's swans at WWT Slimbridge.
5 March 2025
Experts express concern over dramatic loss of Bewick’s swans in Britain
But the solution lies where land meets water.
5 March 2025
Promising signs for Malagasy wildlife and communities as Lake Sofia dam almost complete
A new dam to re-establish Lake Sofia – release site for the critically endangered Madagascar pochard – is now close to completion. This is thanks to the hard work of staff from WWT and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT), who collectively raised over £100,000 for the emergency action and worked tirelessly with the contractors, local authorities and local communities to turn this project around in time for the onset of the 2025 rainy season, throwing an essential lifeline to the wildlife and communities that call it home.
17 February 2025
WWT statement on the reaction to our lead ammunition campaign video
WWT is the charity for wetlands and wildlife. For the last two decades, we’ve been leading a coalition of partners campaigning for the ban on the sale and use of toxic lead ammunition in Britain, which kills up to 100,000 wildfowl every year. On Tuesday
15 February 2025
Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt launching this spring
Coming soon!
10 February 2025
Seriously squelchy fun awaits
Families are invited to grab their wellies and head to our wetlands this half term, for Mudfest 2025!
4 February 2025
Pollinator benches in the House of Commons
Our pollinator benches were recently nominated in the 'Great British Wildlife Restoration' BIAZA competition.
24 January 2025
Get Lost this World Wetlands Day
To celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2025, we're inviting nature-lovers to claim a FREE admission ticket and explore their local wetland.
21 January 2025
Get lost in your own adventure this World Wetlands Day
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2025, we're encouraging nature lovers to explore the hidden worlds within wetlands with a free ticket offer.
21 January 2025