WWT Washington earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
WWT Washington Wetland Centre has been honoured as a top performing visitor attraction by users of the world’s largest and best-known travel site.
Our 103-acre nature reserve and wetland centre has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, placing it in the top performing 10 per cent of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor.
The prestigious accolade recognises hospitality excellence and is given only to those establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews.
To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four out of five or higher and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
The website’s ‘snapshot’ facility shows that out of a current total of 49 reviews, WWT Washington’s overall score is four-and-a-half out of five and the centre is ranked 17 out of 80 local attractions listed under the same TripAdvisor area.
WWT Washington Wetland Centre on TripAdvisor
Leanne McCormella, marketing manager at WWT Washington, said: “Bringing people and wildlife together, for the benefit of both, is at the heart of what we do and as such we strive to offer everyone who comes through our doors a memorable experience.
“This award is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor and we’re thrilled to receive it.”
Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business, added: “TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travellers a great customer experience.
“The Certificate of Excellence award provides top-performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”
Examples of recent TripAdvisor reviews:
7 May - This is an attraction that constantly evolves and never disappoints. The way the walks are set out, you can lose yourself for just a couple of hours, but head for the longer trails, taking your picnic and water and your full day speeds by. Whilst it is a full twelve months since our last visit, we (myself, a 13yr old and an 8yr old) turned up a couple of weeks ago and noted a lot of change, not only to the landscaping, but also the array of lodgers to be found. For some reason the otters decided to put on an impressive display of scratching their bellies, sliding in along in the mud (wellies are often a must here). The nursery was pretty full with the new hatchlings and the staff are very informative and interact really well with the kids.
19 May - This is a really good place to visit for both young and old. Great layout, lots and lots to see, you can buy food to feed the birds, which children absolutely love. Staff are very informative with regular talks and games. Hides are strategically placed all around for you to view. You can take a picnic or they have a good restaurant.
26 May - Used to come here when my older children were small as, if you've a membership card, it’s a great mornings’ walk - see the birds, play in the park for free. Great value across the year: this isn't just a summer venue. It is indeed a great location families with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of different birds to see as well as the otter feeding. Great location for photographers with plenty of picture opportunities for flora too.
