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Crested screamer chick has hatched at Screamer Shore

Crested screamer chick has hatched at Screamer Shore

We are delighted to announce that a crested screamer chick hatched this April in the grounds, at Screamer Shore.

19 May 2022

Flourishing Floodplains - Wildflower Workshops

Flourishing Floodplains - Wildflower Workshops

Ever wanted to grow our native wildflowers? Join local wildflower nursery Ecohab Wildflowers and the Flourishing Floodplains project to learn about growing local flora of the Severn Vale floodplains.

12 May 2022

Nēnē goslings hatch in Mission Possible!

Nēnē goslings hatch in Mission Possible!

We're delighted to announce that nēnē goslings hatched this April in Mission Possible. This is the first time we have successfully bred this species in their new immersive exhibit, ‘Mission Possible’, which opened in May 2021.

11 May 2022

Vote for us! Slimbridge nominated for the 2022 SoGlos Awards

Vote for us! Slimbridge nominated for the 2022 SoGlos Awards

We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Family Day Out of the Year category in the 2022 SoGlos Awards.

2 May 2022

Slimbridge wins Silver in South West Tourism Awards in Accessible and Inclusive Category

Slimbridge wins Silver in South West Tourism Awards in Accessible and Inclusive Category

Slimbridge are delighted to have won Silver in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 21/22.

7 April 2022

Another season, another adventure. Spring it on!

Another season, another adventure. Spring it on!

Immerse yourself in the spring beauty of Slimbridge, from eggcellent Easter activities to sensational seasonal sightings.

23 March 2022

A Frog Blog, for World Frog Day!

A Frog Blog, for World Frog Day!

20 March marks World Frog Day, so we thought we would share a special blog post to celebrate these amazing amphibians.

18 March 2022

Slimbridge welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales

Slimbridge welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales

On 4th March, WWT Patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, visited Slimbridge to celebrate WWT's 75th anniversary. The visit was the final event in a year of celebrations which began in 2021.

4 March 2022

Slimbridge wins gold and silver awards in Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2021

Slimbridge wins gold and silver awards in Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2021

Slimbridge is delighted to have won gold in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award and silver in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards for 2021.

21 February 2022

Top 5 activities for families this February Half Term at Slimbridge

Top 5 activities for families this February Half Term at Slimbridge

Discover what Slimbridge means to you this February Half Term!

7 February 2022

Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, wins a Marsh Award!

Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, wins a Marsh Award!

Reserve Manager for Slimbridge, Dave Paynter, has been awarded a Marsh Charitable Trust Award after celebrating 40 years working with WWT.

3 February 2022

Slimbridge receives award for Outstanding Outdoor Learning

Slimbridge receives award for Outstanding Outdoor Learning

Slimbridge are delighted to have received a 'Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge', a national award for centres providing an excellent standard of outdoor education sessions.

3 February 2022

Slimbridge sees most successful breeding year for threatened Bewick’s swans since 1966!

Slimbridge sees most successful breeding year for threatened Bewick’s swans since 1966!

This winter we have so far seen a total of 128 Bewick’s swans arrive on the reserve. 33 of these 128 swans have included juveniles, making it the most successful breeding year since 1966!

27 January 2022

Slimbridge winter wildlife

Slimbridge winter wildlife

Winter brings its own special beauty to Slimbridge. With up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve it is a magical time to visit.

15 December 2021

Top 5 things to experience this Christmas at Slimbridge

Top 5 things to experience this Christmas at Slimbridge

Winter is a magical time to visit Slimbridge. From seeing Santa with all the family to witnessing our wonderful wildlife spectacle.

8 December 2021