Chilean flamingos off show
Our Chilean flamingos will be off show on Tuesday 23 July as we carry out work in their exhibit. Thank you for your understanding.
Be a Junior Wetland Ranger this summer
Have you got what it takes to help save wetland nature? Be a Junior Wetland Ranger this summer and find out!
Take part in our self-led trail – completing your handbook of essential wetland ranger tasks as you go – or join us for an exciting staff-led session, with interactive challenges and role-play elements to suit all ages.
Check out our handy timetable of events here or see our What’s On pages for full event listings and discover lots of reasons to keep coming back all summer long!
Junior Wetland Rangers trail
What new wetland ranger skill will you learn during your visit? Pick up a FREE handbook on arrival and tick off the Junior Wetland Rangers tasks while you explore our wonderful wetlands, discovering incredible wildlife and amazing habitats as you go. Self-led, available throughout the day, all summer long.
Exciting staff-led activities
Add to your Junior Wetland Rangers experience with one of our hands-on, staff-led activities; designed to connect visitors of all ages with wetland nature through wild play and exploration. Dates and times vary – please see our What’s On pages for full details.
- Nest Detectives – immerse yourself in interactive role-play with a wetland ranger twist. Can you help our team search for hidden bird’s eggs and ID the ones you find?
- Pond dipping – what fascinating underwater creatures will you discover in our ponds? See how many different species you can identify, just like our real-life wetland rangers.
- Health Check Heroes – enjoy hands-on keeper-themed role-play and help give an otter or flamingo (toy!) an essential health check.
- Moth mornings – get involved in our survey work and check our moth traps with us to see amazing species up close and learn all about them.
- Den building – practice your wild building skills as you design and create your own den using a mixture of materials.
- Mini-beast hunts – unearth amazing mini-beasts hidden in our woodlands with your wetland ranger equipment and some top tips from our team.
- Animal tracking – find out how to look for the special signs and clues left behind by wildlife: one of the most key wetland ranger skills used in the wild.
“This summer, we thought families would welcome the chance to experience what it’s like to be a ranger through special fun-packed, mini adventures, which include activities that I do as part of my day-to-day job.
“Hopefully, we’ll also inspire some of our younger visitors to become the wetland rangers of the future; helping to create a world where healthy wetland nature thrives and enriches lives.”
Junior Wetland Rangers runs throughout the summer from Saturday 23 July until Sunday 4 September. Open daily from 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm) and cost is included in admission.
Ready to visit?
If you've been inspired to explore Washington Wetland Centre this summer, find out more and book your visit online.
