Slimbridge news
Important travel advice
The autumn closure of the bridge on the A38 coming north from Bristol towards WWT Slimbridge will take place from 1 August - 11 November 2016 Full closure 6 - 15 September 2016 If you are approaching from Bristol you can use junction 13 not 14, as we un
8 September 2016
First peek at new Canoe Kiosk in the Riverlife area
Work has now been completed on a new phased project to improve the catering facilities at WWT Slimbridge. A huge team effort and considerable investment has transformed the former toilets and catering facilities in the Riverlife area. The new Canoe Kiosk
10 August 2016
Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail unveiled at Slimbridge
A very different type of duck, designed by the world-famous Bristol based Aardman studios, landed at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire today. Dusty Duck has been designed exclusively for the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) by Aardman studio
4 July 2016
Europe’s most endangered swans have their first political champion
South West MEP Julie Girling today became the first ever Bewick’s Swan Champion on a visit to the world-famous Bewick’s swan roost at Slimbridge, headquarters of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). L-R: RSPB's Pau
15 January 2016
South West Puddle Jumping Championships at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
13th – 21st February 2016 February Half-Term A child puddle jumping by Nick-Brooks Children of all ages are being encouraged to get out into the fresh air and have fun jumping in puddles this February half term, wi
12 January 2016
Bristol broadcasters bring the Bewick's swans of Slimbridge to our screens
Young Bristol naturalist Alex Rhodes has teamed up with veteran TV and radio producer Sarah Pitt to tell the story of one of the South West's seasonal wildlife spectacles: the Bewick's swans of Slimbridge. More than 80 Bewick's swans have already arrive
14 December 2015
WWT Slimbridge helps Women’s Institutes Celebrate their Centenary Year
WWT Slimbridge, a mere youngster at only 69 years old, is celebrating Women’s Institutes (WI) great achievement of reaching the grand old age of 100 by giving them a birthday treat - a great group day out at Slimbridge at a reduced admission price, inc
27 November 2015
Otters react to new home
Our otters have had their home refurbished. We caught up with keeper John Crooks and the cheeky trio Flo, Minnie and Haha to hear more about the work and to see if they liked the results! The work was carried out to service and improve the water filtratio
24 November 2015
Enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween at WWT Slimbridge
Fiendish fun is in store for little explorers during October half term at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The Slimbridge Spooktacular (October 22 to November 1) includes all the fun of a normal day out at Slimbridge with lots of extra Halloween-themed act
19 October 2015
Record-breaking swan arrival adds to cold winter rumours
Record breaker(c) Martin McGill WWT The first Bewick’s swan of autumn arrived at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire yesterday – the earliest for over 50 years – adding to speculation that we are in
12 October 2015
Pupils start to benefit from outdoor learning forum
Teachers and a swan observe WWT's Lucy Hellier run an outdoor learning session(c) Simon Ball 6,000 pupils in Gloucestershire have started to benefit from a new teacher forum set up by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Tru
5 October 2015
First African Comb ducklings at WWT Slimbridge in 20 years
Bird experts are celebrating 12 very special ducklings which have been bred at WWT Slimbridge for the first time in 20 years. There are low numbers of African Comb ducks in collections across the UK so staff at the wetland centre in
2 September 2015
Top of the blocks! Lottie the otter clear favourite in WWT Slimbridge’s LEGO brick trail
An early leader has emerged in a public vote for the favourite character in WWT Slimbridge’s LEGO brick animal trail. Lottie the Otter has received around four times the votes of the next most popular character, making it very unlikely that anyone will
19 August 2015
Foster care rare birds return home to breed
Spoonievision tonight 8pm - first footage and behind-the-scenes interviews A spoon-billed sandpiper chick under the care of WWT's expert bird keepers Rare spoon-billed sandpipers that were fostered by conservationist
19 August 2015
Chick blossoms thanks to support from surrogate sibling
A chick and a duckling have become unlikely friends after being reared together at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. There was much excitement when a female Ruff wader laid for the first time at Slimbridge but as only one egg was fertile a decision was take
11 August 2015