A Cape Barren chick has hatched at Slimbridge for the first time in six years.
19 February 2020
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Rebecca Pow was given a tour of WWT Steart Marshes in north Somerset to find out how healthy wetlands can help people and wildlife adapt to climate change.
7 February 2020
Life thrives in wetlands and by creating and managing habitats, we can improve an area's biodiversity. One of our shining examples of how we can do this on a grand scale is the Steart Marshes, a huge salt marsh reserve created in 2014.
2 February 2020
This February half term, children and adults alike are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in puddle jumping championships being held across the UK at WWT’s nine wetland centres, including Slimbridge (Gloucestershire), Martin Me
31 January 2020
We are looking to recruit volunteers within visitor facing roles to help support our visitor experience team.
31 January 2020
WWT has joined a chorus of calls for greater reforms to save wetlands and avert the looming biodiversity and climate emergencies.
30 January 2020
WWT welcomes the speedy reintroduction of the Environment Bill into Parliament today, however this vital legislation must go further than simply bridging the gap in environmental protection and oversight that we have enjoyed as a Member State of the EU.To
30 January 2020
Here’s the latest snapshot of just some of the wetland conservation work that’s been possible in the last few months due to your support for WWT. Around the world In Madagascar, where we’ve reared and released 21 Madagascan pochards, we’re d
27 January 2020
The winner, runner ups and commended photos from the 2019 Waterlife photography competition.
9 January 2020
We are extremely pleased to have scored 95% in a recent VAQAS (VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction) assessment, improving on previous high scores with a 1% increase from the 2018 assessment.
23 December 2019
The start of December, and a dip in temperatures, has seen the first ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge, with more than 50 majestic Bewick’s swans arriving at the end of the final leg of their migration.
9 December 2019
More than 50 swans have arrived at Slimbridge heralding the arrival of winter.
9 December 2019
Slimbridge scientist has banished Himalayan Balsam from the canal during his lunchtime running sessions.
5 December 2019
Swan expert Dr Julia Newth reveals what it is like being part of one of the longest studies of any single species.
3 December 2019
Centre Manager Tim McGregor reveals what it's like to be at the helm of WWT Arundel.
2 December 2019