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ℹ️ Flamingos off show
Our flock of Chilean flamingos is currently being housed indoors. This is a temporary measure as a precaution to local avian influenza (bird flu).
We don't know how long this will last but we'll let you know as soon as they are safe to be back outdoors!
Thanks for your understanding.

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What's on

What's coming up at WWT Washington, from events and things to do, to news and blogs.

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Wild Welly Walks

Wild Welly Walks

Pick up a trail guide and explore the great outdoors whatever the weather!

1 December 2025 - 2 February 2026
Guide in the Hide

Guide in the Hide

Time: 10.30am - 3pm Cost: Included with general admission, no need to book! Location: Hawthorn Wood hide and Lagoon View hide (am) moving to Wader Lake hides (pm)* Join volunteer Melissa as she chats to visitors about the wildlife that can be seen f

7 February
Mudfest 2026

Mudfest 2026

Grab your wellies and head to WWT Washington this February half-term to get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun!

21 February - 1 March
Wild Walk - what's mud got to do with it?

Wild Walk - what's mud got to do with it?

Join our wardens in exploring the wilder side of our wetlands with a walk down to Wader Lake, finding out how we manage the mud down there to ensure the habitat is just right for the nationally important populations of wading birds which choose to spend t

22 February

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Adventure play areas

Adventure play areas

Dart, zip and zoom around our nature-based play area as you unleash your inner dragonfly
Wild reserve

Wild reserve

Wetlands can be found where land meets water and our wild reserve is home to a diverse mix of them
Walk-through exhibits

Walk-through exhibits

Head on over to Ganderland and Close Encounters to meet some of the rarest waterbirds on the planet
Hawthorn Wood and The Lookout

Hawthorn Wood and The Lookout

Away from the lakes you'll find our feeding stations, buzzing with woodland birds

Latest news >

Meet the team: Donna Butt - Retail Supervisor

Meet the team: Donna Butt - Retail Supervisor
Mudfest 2026: stomp, splash and squelch this February half-term

Mudfest 2026: stomp, splash and squelch this February half-term
Data Dive - January

Data Dive - January
How our animals stay warm in cold weather

How our animals stay warm in cold weather

With so many wildlife encounters and inspiring activities, no two visits are the same.

A visit also supports our vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.

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