News
Bewick’s swans knock on the doors at WWT Slimbridge
The first Bewick’s swans have arrived in the UK following their annual migration from Russia.
12 November 2024
WWT joins efforts to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to Wales
WWT is joining local partners to explore the feasibility of reintroducing white-tailed eagles back into Wales and the Severn Estuary.
4 November 2024
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.
4 November 2024
'Estuary Shoreline' - coming soon!
We're delighted to share with you our vision for the new ‘Estuary Shoreline’ landscape launching in Autumn 2024. Our new wetlands landscape will be situated directly in front of the Kingfisher restaurant and will provide a beautiful, accessible n
24 October 2024
WWT Steart Marshes celebrates 10th anniversary
2024 is a special anniversary for WWT Steart Marshes, marking 10 years since saltwater first entered the breach in the Steart peninsula sea wall.
3 October 2024
First ever Halloween Light Trail
Experience our wetlands after dark this October and November!
1 October 2024
Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature
Spending just under £3 billion on creating and restoring wetlands around the UK in the next 27 years could yield at least £11 billion in benefits for society and the environment, new research has revealed.
30 September 2024
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new research shows.
11 September 2024
Lake Sofia dam construction could prevent imminent ecological collapse
The lives and livelihoods of 10,000 people, as well as the future of a host of unique species, are under threat due to the near collapse of the Lake Sofia ecosystem in Madagascar’s north-west highlands. Due to catastrophic water loss in recent months
4 September 2024
WWT announces Dara McAnulty as its latest ambassador
WWT has appointed the award-winning nature writer and naturalist Dara McAnulty as their newest ambassador.
14 August 2024
Can you crack the code this summer?
From 20 July - 1 September our site will be transformed into a giant puzzle. We're hosting a huge interactive puzzle adventure for all the family for summer 2024 – with our beautiful wetlands as the backdrop. Plus, clever customers who crack th
9 July 2024
Winners of Travellers' Choice Awards
We're pleased to announce we have been recognised in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews and places us among the top 10% of listings around the world on TripAdvisor. As
3 July 2024
'Fan-tache-tic' bearded reedling hatches
For the first time, we've bred bearded reedlings - a new species for WWT Slimbridge! The Aviculture Team are thrilled to report that our first ever bearded reedling chick has fledged the nest. These birds are famous for 3 things: for surely
18 June 2024
Dave Paynter awarded British Empire Medal
WWT Slimbridge's Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, has made the King's Birthday Honours List! We're very excited and proud to announce Dave Paynter has been awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal), for his outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.
17 June 2024
New bus service launching
From Monday 17 June, WWT visitors can use the newly launched bookable Robin bus service - covering the Berkeley Vale area. This accessible service is run by Gloucestershire County Council and connects places in rural locations which often have infrequen
13 June 2024