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International Dawn Chorus Day

International Dawn Chorus Day

Insights from our Reserve Manager on enjoying the early morning symphony of bird song.

30 April 2026

May's Bird of the Month: Crested Screamer

May's Bird of the Month: Crested Screamer

Learn more about a fascinating species on site in this month's feathered feature.

30 April 2026

Alder Walk: a new mindful haven of wetland woodland

Alder Walk: a new mindful haven of wetland woodland

Wander off the beaten track through pollinator paradise.

21 April 2026

Nene goslings have hatched at WWT Slimbridge

Nene goslings have hatched at WWT Slimbridge

Meet the new family in Mission Possible.

14 April 2026

Record number of Cranes bred in UK in 2025

Record number of Cranes bred in UK in 2025

The total Crane population is now believed to be around 250!

3 April 2026

Experience WWT Slimbridge through sound with The Cotswold Listener

Experience WWT Slimbridge through sound with The Cotswold Listener

Take an accessible audio tour of the site with Grounds Manager Chris Rixton.

18 March 2026

Award season 2026 is here!

Award season 2026 is here!

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for multiple awards already, and we'd be so grateful if you could support us with your votes.

9 March 2026

Slimbridge Learning Team achieves recognition for high quality educational visits

Slimbridge Learning Team achieves recognition for high quality educational visits

We are delighted to announce that the WWT Slimbridge Learning Zone has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge

29 January 2026

Bewick's swan, Galina, spotted in the UK for the first time after 20 years

Bewick's swan, Galina, spotted in the UK for the first time after 20 years

The arrival of a 20-year-old Bewick’s swan at WWT Slimbridge shows how protected wetlands across Europe are helping migratory birds adapt to climate change.

19 January 2026

Looking to boost your mood this winter? WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre has the answer.

Looking to boost your mood this winter? WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre has the answer.

Read more about WWT's research on wetlands and wellbeing, and how to get the most out of your visit to a wetland no matter the season.

8 December 2025

Bewick's Blog: Winter 2025/26

Bewick's Blog: Winter 2025/26

Follow the migratory Bewick's swans as they come and go at Slimbridge Wetland Centre this season.

27 November 2025

Remembering Sam the Otter

Remembering Sam the Otter

We’re deeply saddened to share that our beloved Asian small-clawed otter, Sam, passed away yesterday (Sunday 23 November).

24 November 2025

We brought home gold & silver from the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2025!

We brought home gold & silver from the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2025!

We're so proud to have won the highly coveted Gold Award for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.

21 November 2025

The Bewick's are back

The Bewick's are back

The first Bewick's touched down early on Sunday 16 November, hailing the start of winter.

17 November 2025

We've won a VisitEngland Gold Accolade for 2025!

We've won a VisitEngland Gold Accolade for 2025!

We're delighted to announce we've won the highest quality award available to visitor attractions in England.

12 November 2025