Slimbridge news
Generation Wild Wins Gold!
We're delighted to announce that Generation Wild, our nature connection project for primary schools, has won Gold in the education category at this year’s BIAZA awards.
22 June 2023
Bronze winners in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023
We are very proud to have won Bronze in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023 in the Accessible and Inclusive category.
13 June 2023
Nēnē goslings in Mission Possible
The rarest goose in the world has hatched goslings in our Mission Possible exhibit.
23 May 2023
WWT Slimbridge finalists in Muddy Stilettos Awards
We're excited to be finalists for 'Best Family Attraction' in the 2023 Muddy Stilettos Awards for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
22 May 2023
Speaking of Kings…Kingfishers have bred at WWT Slimbridge
Spring is in full bloom at WWT Slimbridge with a pair of kingfishers breeding at the front of the Kingfisher Hide.
11 May 2023
Amphibian Week 2023
Between 7-13th May we celebrated Amphibian Week across our social media channels.
9 May 2023
WWT Slimbridge named finalist in national VisitEngland awards
We are overjoyed to be finalists in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.
4 May 2023
Vote for us! Slimbridge nominated for the 2023 SoGlos Awards
We're delighted to have been shortlisted in the Family Day Out of the Year category in the 2023 SoGlos Awards.
13 April 2023
Slimbridge wins double Silver at South West Tourism Awards
We are delighted to have won two Silver Awards for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism and Large Visitor Attraction at the South West Tourism Awards.
24 March 2023
Canoe Safari Warden's Coracle Fundraiser for WWT
Canoe Safari Warden, Jayne Kirkham, will coracle 60 miles down the River Severn in April to raise money for WWT.
10 March 2023
Slimbridge opens new Changing Places Toilet
We are excited to share that we have opened a new Changing Places Toilet. This new essential facility has been built from grant funding provided by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in association with Muscular Dystrophy UK and wit
6 March 2023
Spectacular spring at Slimbridge
Escape the everyday this season and enjoy an outdoor adventure for everyone.
2 March 2023
Meet Reserve Manager and VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Finalist, Dave Paynter
WWT Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, is shortlisted in VisitEngland’s annual Tourism Superstar Awards.
23 February 2023
New Welly Boot Land now open!
We are delighted to open our exciting, redeveloped, Welly Boot Land play area, in time for February Half Term.
10 February 2023
The Big Hideout
Hideout with the experts to experience winter wildlife this February Half Term at Slimbridge.
8 February 2023