Become a Guardian of the Wild
Meet our half-osprey, half-girl puppet at our Migration Festival in this immersive family activity, and help guide her on her migration journey.
Meet Ava, our half‑Osprey, half‑girl puppet, in a family-friendly puppet show and nature challenge. Children take part in hands‑on activities to connect with the natural world and earn their title as Guardians of the Wild, with a take‑home activity sheet to continue the adventure.
Activity included with admission.
This special Migration Festival session is an adaptation of Generation Wild, WWT's free nature connection programme for schools, children and families in economically disadvantaged areas. Generation Wild uses storytelling, puppetry and innovative technology to inspire children to connect with nature, with a visit to a wetland centre acting as a springboard for further exploration and community-based activity. Developed for schools with 25% or more pupils eligible for free school meals, this adapted festival experience brings the same creativity, imagination and meaningful nature connection to our Migration Festival audience.
- Date: 2, 3 & 4 May
- Times: TBC
- Suitable for: Ages 5+
- Meeting point: Courtyard
Migration Festival: From West Africa to the Wetlands
We’re excited to be hosting our first-ever Migration Festival from 2–4 May, celebrating the sights, sounds, and stories of migration. This lively, family-friendly festival brings together West African music, dance, storytelling, crafts, and food, alongside the incredible journeys of spring birds, including sand martins, swifts, yellow wagtails, terns, chiffchaffs, and warblers. Explore the fascinating connections between nature, culture, and migration across three days of immersive activities.
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