Slimbridge news

The eagle has landed!

Come face-to-face with our white-tailed eagle sculpture

30 July 2026

WWT saltmarsh samphire now on the menu in the Kingfisher Café

Try some marsh samphire handpicked at WWT Steart Marshes this summer.

27 July 2026

Learn about Sir Peter Scott's remarkable home

This may look like a very ordinary building, but it has a fascinating history as the birthplace of modern conservation.

17 July 2026

New exhibiton: Lizzie Tucker and Cosy Corner Print

Head to the Cheng-Kim Loke Gallery in the Visitor Centre to see the new artwork.

13 July 2026

Experience our new zipline

Calling all adventurers! Come and check out our new zipline in the Riverlife play area.

3 July 2026

Summer Walkway now open!

The wait is over... Come and explore the farthest reaches of the WWT Slimbridge reserve this summer.

1 July 2026

July's Feathered Feature: Black-Necked Grebe

Each month, we'll be taking a deep dive into the world of one of the birds you might find at WWT Slimbridge — either in our Living Collection, or on the Reserve. Learn more about this month's fascinating spotlight species.

30 June 2026

WWT Slimbridge early closure due to extreme heat

WWT Slimbridge will close at 3pm (last entry at 2pm) on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June.

23 June 2026

June's Bird of the Month: Cuckoo

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

2 June 2026

Summer Walkway update

We are hoping to open the Summer Walkway as soon as possible. We have been monitoring a crane who has been using the area as a safe place whilst it moults. At this time of year, non-breeding cranes can start to moult and become completely flightless for a

28 May 2026