Meet the Flamingos at WWT Slimbridge
See five species of flamingo in Gloucestershire
Did you know, flamingos have lived at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire since Sir Peter Scott brought the first Chilean flamingos to the UK in 1961. Some of our flamingos are now over 60 years old!
Things to do with our flamingos
- Head to Flamingo Lagoon where you can meet our Caribbean and Chilean flamingo flocks whilst learning fascinating facts in the 'Lucky Shrimp Café'. Find out more about Flamingo Lagoon.
- Spot the difference between our Andean, lesser and greater flamingos in our mixed flock to the north of Swan Lake.
- Can you stand on one leg like a flamingo? See how long you can balance for with our sand timer!
- See how you measure up. Are as tall as the Slimbridge flamingos?
Want to delve deeper into all things flamingo?
Discover what the Slimbridge flocks are up to with the help of Dr Paul Rose.
Read the diary