Slimbridge news
Explore an eek!citing interactive trail during October half term
Explore the eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature
10 October 2022
Exciting new developments coming to Slimbridge
Over autumn 2022, you will see some new developments coming to Slimbridge and some building works happening across the grounds.
15 September 2022
My Slimbridge autumn escape
Restore your wellbeing in our wetlands this autumn.
12 September 2022
Slimbridge volunteer honoured as ‘hero’ in international award
Slimbridge volunteer, Phil Copeland, has been honoured for their outstanding contribution in a special new award.
1 September 2022
Most successful year for cranes!
We have had our most successful year on the reserve for the number of common crane pairs nesting, chicks who have hatched and juveniles which have fledged.
1 September 2022
Slimbridge teams up with National Geographic Society Photo Ark
Slimbridge are excited to be involved in the National Geographic Society photographer, Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark project – ‘Saving Species One Photo at a Time’.
10 August 2022
Critically endangered ducks hatch at Slimbridge
Slimbridge are delighted to announce that two Baer’s pochard ducklings hatched this June.
1 August 2022
Your Slimbridge summer starts here
Plan your Slimbridge adventure and immerse yourself in a world of wetland wildlife, this summer holiday.
12 July 2022
Slimbridge's Learning & Engagement Manager Wins Outstanding Contribution Award
We are proud to announce Slimbridge's Learning & Engagement Manager, Sue Belej, won the Outstanding Contribution Award in the 2022 SoGlos Awards.
30 June 2022
'Birdgirl' to launch new book at Slimbridge
Mya-Rose Craig, aka ‘Birdgirl’, will be celebrating the launch of her new book ‘Birdgirl’ on 2 July.
27 June 2022
Meet the magnificent male ruff in our Waterscapes Aviary
In summer, most male ruff grow a bouffant fluffy neck-collar worthy of an Elizabethan gentleman, in quite a variety of rusty colours.
23 June 2022
A day in the life of an otter
25 May marks World Otter Day for 2022!
25 May 2022
Slimbridge springs to life this May Half Term
Discover new life and find out what Slimbridge means to you this season.
23 May 2022
Crested screamer chick has hatched at Screamer Shore
We are delighted to announce that a crested screamer chick hatched this April in the grounds, at Screamer Shore.
19 May 2022
Flourishing Floodplains - Wildflower Workshops
Ever wanted to grow our native wildflowers? Join local wildflower nursery Ecohab Wildflowers and the Flourishing Floodplains project to learn about growing local flora of the Severn Vale floodplains.
12 May 2022