Washington news
Little egret citizen survey - the results
Key information from the survey that visitors helped piece together!
15 September 2020
Why Wetlands Competition
A summer competition inspired by your visit to Washington Wetland Centre!
3 August 2020
Washington re-opening information
Information to help you plan your visit at WWT Washington
11 June 2020
Coronavirus - latest statement
We are pleased to announce that Washington Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 10 June
3 June 2020
World Wetlands Day 2020
Celebrate World Wetlands Day this Sunday!
31 January 2020
Window on the Wear - Essential works
Did you know that, despite being around 5 miles from the sea, the section of the river Wear at our site is still tidal? This brings huge benefits in that many coastal species, including grey seals and wading birds which feed on the mud along the estuary m
10 January 2020
Wearside children wrap up kindness at wetland centre
'Tis the season of goodwill and giving to others, and at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this sentiment is in full swing as over a hundred gifts will be collected and donated to local causes.
4 December 2019
First flamingo chick in 4 years hatches
A long-awaited Chilean flamingo egg has successfully hatched at WWT Washington Wetland Centre – the first chick to arrive in over four years!
29 August 2019
First flamingo egg for four years laid at WWT Washington
A Chilean flamingo egg has been successfully laid at WWT Washington Wetland Centre – the first in over four years.
5 August 2019
Friday 12 July - at least partial site closure
Thursday 11th’s heavy rain has caused some damage to our site. All of our animals and staff are okay, but we need to focus on making everything safe.
11 July 2019
Record avocet numbers
WWT Washington have recorded their highest ever number of avocet on site so far this year
30 April 2019
New times for daily animal talks
Our daily Chilean flamingo talks begin again on Saturday 16 February and, along with our daily commentated otter feeds, will now be held at a slightly different timeWe originally withdrew them last year while the flamingo house underwent a major revamp -
12 February 2019
Wader Lake essential works - Jan 2019
WWT Washington's reserve team will be carrying out some essential maintenance on Wader Lake this week (Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 January 2019). The dedicated team of staff and volunteers at WWT Washington will be renewing and enhancing the existing
15 January 2019
Splashing family fun this February half-term
Grab your wellies and join us outdoors as we host our 2019 Puddle Jumping Championships this coming February half-term – guaranteed fun whatever the North East weather! Warm up in our puddle jumping practice zone before challenging your family and frien
21 December 2018
Join us for a wild winter adventure
We’re here for you and for wildlife 364 days a year including all throughout the holidays*, so don’t let a little thing like the weather put you off spending time in the great outdoors! Not all wildlife sleeps during the winter, so fling on a coat, pu
30 November 2018