Llanelli News
Make a Bug Hotel with dad this father’s day with FREE entry at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Why not treat your loved ones this father’s day with FREE entry for dad, tad or tad-cu at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre on Sunday 18 June and enjoy the stunning surroundings overlooking the incredible Gower Peninsula. This is a proper treat for dad and a
13 June 2017
The countdown is on, how many wildlife species will you find?
The countdown is on, WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre need your help to find and identify as many different species of birds, plants, bugs and beasties as possible in one day during the Bioblitz event on Saturday 10 June. The event is part of a series of acti
6 June 2017
NEW Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail at WWT Llanelli this May Half Term
A very different type of duck, designed by the world-famous Aardman studios, is landing at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this week ready for May half term. Dusty Duck has been designed exclusively for the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) by Aardman studio
24 May 2017
Behind the scenes tours offer close up duckling encounters at Llanelli Wetland Centre
Downy Duckling Week is back at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this spring half term! This exclusive, one week only experience will take visitors behind-the-scenes to our ducking nursery to meet newly hatched fluffy ducklings! You can enjoy a special egg-to-
19 May 2017
Shetland Sheep Settle at New Home at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Staff at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre are hoping some unlikely visitors will help them attract more breeding lapwings – a bird that is now red-listed due to its decline. And who are these visitors? Six Shetland sheep! These native breed of sheep, origina
24 April 2017
Discover wonderful wildlife as you Walk with a Warden this Spring at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Explore the Millennium Wetlands with our warden for our first Walk with a Warden session of the year this Friday 7 April at 11am. Spring is a great time to discover the wildlife highlights on our fantastic 80ha reserve and our warden will help you use yo
3 April 2017
Breeding hopes for bird of prey at Burry Inlet
A new nesting platform and perching post has been installed at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre in the hopes of attracting Ospreys to the Bury Inlet following their absence for hundreds of years. In recent years, only a few pairs of this spectacular bird of p
30 March 2017
Missing Ducks at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre has lost some rather special ducks. A number of our GIANT yellow ducks have gone missing and we need children to help us and Dusty Duck find them this Easter holidays as part of Dusty’s GIANT Duck Hunt. You’ll need
29 March 2017
Make memories to remember with FREE entry for mum this mother’s day at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Why not treat your loved ones this mother’s day with FREE entry for mum, mam or mamgu to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre on Sunday 26 March and enjoy the stunning surroundings overlooking the incredible Gower Peninsula. This is a proper treat for mum as no
23 March 2017
Make a Splash this Half Term at WWT Llanelli
This February half term, children of all ages will have super splashing fun at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre as they build their own den, enjoy family bird watching sessions, make their own bird nest box and not forgetting the return of the popular Welsh p
15 February 2017
Make a Splash this Half Term at WWT Llanelli’s Welsh Puddle Jumping Championships with Dusty Duck
This February half term, children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in the Welsh puddle jumping championships being held at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre. The competition which will run daily at 2pm from 18 – 26
6 February 2017
Traditional craft to help lay better homes for nature this winter
Staff and volunteers at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre have been busy learning the craft of hedge laying this winter to help provide more attractive homes and hibernation sites for many birds, insects, small mammals and reptiles on the vast nature reserve.
25 January 2017
Santa meets GIANT LEGO brick animals at WWT Llanelli
As Santa prepares to fly in to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre to help feed the birds this winter, he’s got more than he bargained as he meets the nine, giant LEGO brick animals! The giant LEGO brick animals – some up to twelve times life size - have bee
2 December 2016
Santa is coming to Llanelli Wetland Centre
For a magical experience this Christmas, visit Santa at his wetland winterland for a fun-filled, festive evening at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre! Book your Santa’s workshop experience at WWT Llanelli on Friday 16 or 23 December and enjoy an after-hours
28 November 2016
Enjoy Festive Weekends for all the family at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this December
What better way to prepare for Christmas than by enjoying festive fun with all the family at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this winter. With activities running every weekend in December and special Christmas events and workshops available, you’ll be able
21 November 2016