WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
At WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre you can have a taste of the wild, without having to get your feet muddy – unless you want to!
There’s something for everyone with amazing close-up wildlife encounters, fun events and activities – it’s no wonder they’re a multi award-winning day out. Slimbridge are Visit England Gold Award winners two years running and 2023 winners for Large Visitor Attraction as well as Accessible and Inclusive Tourism, in the South West Tourism Awards.
Here’s a taste of what to expect on a day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre:
Splash about in the recently developed Welly Boot Land, complete with brand new play equipment and levelled surfacing, or run wild in Riverlife outdoor play areas.
Discover the world of amphibians in Toad Hall or see if you can spot all 5 different species of flamingo across the site.
Meet the nene, the world’s rarest goose at the Mission Possible exhibit. Explore a Hawaiian landscape and learn how WWT founder Sir Peter Scott brought this species back from the brink of extinction. Peek behind the scenes of the duckery and find out about the amazing work WWT does around the world to save endangered species from extinction.
Learn all about marvellous mammals at Back from the Brink – look out for Asian small-clawed otters, secretive water voles and see how many tiny harvest mice you can count.
Visit the Arctic Adventure experience and imagine life on the Arctic Tundra, where WWT studies wildlife including Bewick’s swans.
For those looking to experience the wilder areas of the reserve, take a walk to one of the many bird hides or explore the accessible Estuary Tower and take in the stunning sights of the Severn estuary.
Slimbridge have special events every school holidays for families to get even closer to nature, from Easter trails to Mudfest. Also, Slimbridge have seasonal events such as the Wild Safari and Canoe Safaris in the summer and the spectacular Wild Bird Feeds in the winter.
Opening Times
Please check with the venue for the most up-to-date information.Summer Apr - Oct (last admission 16:30)
- Sunday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Monday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Wednesday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Thursday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 - 17:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 17:30
Winter Nov - Mar (last admission 16:00)
- Sunday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Monday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Thursday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:30 - 17:00
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