Please be aware that part of the Riverlife play area is currently fenced off for improvement works. The main play tower is open as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
These are the typical times, but please check out the What's On board when you arrive at the centre to find out what time the tours are running that day and where to meet up.
During school holidays we usually run extra talks too so look out for details of these on our social media channels and on the What’s On board in the Visitor Centre foyer.
Talks
Come to Toad Hall and hear our expert give an insight into the world of amphibians, and their habitats. 12pm daily and 2.45pm on weekends and school holidays. Lasts approx 20 minutes. Meet in Toad Hall.
Talks or demonstrations held at 12:30pm daily, plus at 14:15pm on weekends and during school holidays.
Meet at the Living Wetland Theatre for a Wonders of Wetlands bird demonstration or Meet The Trainers talk to find out more about species including pink-backed pelican, crowned crane and magpie geese, or meet at the Diving Duck Tank inside the Waterscapes Aviary for our Native Wonders talk to learn about the characters residing in our native wetlands.
Check with admissions on arrival to find out which exciting experiences will be running during your visit. Please note they are staff and weather dependent.
Learn more about our Asian small-clawed otter Tilly during her feed. 11.30am and 3pm daily. Meet at the Otter Pool.
Come and get a closer look into the marvellous world of moths with one of our wardens. Have a look through the wildlife guides and help ID them, or just take a look at the incredible variety that can be found on the Reserve. We will be saving the records to input into our wildlife database.
This is a free drop-in session running once a month between March and September, from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Estuary Shoreline event space. This event is weather dependent, so keep an eye on social media and the latest sightings blog for date confirmation. Guidance will also be provided on the "What's On" board in the admissions hall.
Tours
Step back in time as you enter the former home of WWT founder Sir Peter Scott. This home is where he championed the cause of worldwide wildlife conservation through setting up WWT and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Little has changed in his home since the 1950s. Find out more about his life as a conservationist, artist, Olympic sportsman and naval war hero.
During the spring and summer, join one of our Grounds Wardens, for a buzzing, passionate hour of pollinator chat.
On select Thursdays at 10.30am, learn all about our many bugs and insects, on a walk around the grounds - with some handy take-away tips for your own garden!
