Slimbridge news
Slimbridge teams up with National Geographic Society Photo Ark
Slimbridge are excited to be involved in the National Geographic Society photographer, Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark project – ‘Saving Species One Photo at a Time’.
10 August 2022
Critically endangered ducks hatch at Slimbridge
Slimbridge are delighted to announce that two Baer’s pochard ducklings hatched this June.
1 August 2022
Your Slimbridge summer starts here
Plan your Slimbridge adventure and immerse yourself in a world of wetland wildlife, this summer holiday.
12 July 2022
Slimbridge have been awarded 97% as a Quality Visitor Attraction by Visit England
Slimbridge has scored 97% in its recent VAQAS (VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction) assessment, again improving on previous high scores with a 1% increase from the 2021 assessment.
5 July 2022
Slimbridge's Learning & Engagement Manager Wins Outstanding Contribution Award
We are proud to announce Slimbridge's Learning & Engagement Manager, Sue Belej, won the Outstanding Contribution Award in the 2022 SoGlos Awards.
30 June 2022
'Birdgirl' to launch new book at Slimbridge
Mya-Rose Craig, aka ‘Birdgirl’, will be celebrating the launch of her new book ‘Birdgirl’ on 2 July.
27 June 2022
Meet the magnificent male ruff in our Waterscapes Aviary
In summer, most male ruff grow a bouffant fluffy neck-collar worthy of an Elizabethan gentleman, in quite a variety of rusty colours.
23 June 2022
A day in the life of an otter
25 May marks World Otter Day for 2022!
25 May 2022
Slimbridge springs to life this May Half Term
Discover new life and find out what Slimbridge means to you this season.
23 May 2022
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
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!
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
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 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!
Immerse yourself in the spring beauty of Slimbridge, from eggcellent Easter activities to sensational seasonal sightings.
23 March 2022