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WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

In a nutshell

See exotic and rare birds, mammals and amphibians on a fun day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire.

Address

Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT

Contact details

Tel: 01453 891900

Activity type

Active and Sport, Animals, Birthdays, Gardens and Open Spaces, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Trips and Transport

Suitable for

All ages, Schools and Groups

Price guide

£46.00

(based on family of 4; under 4s go free)

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre details...

Located between Gloucester and Bristol, Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a great kids day out in all seasons. Home to exotic and rare birds, mammals and a large collection of amphibians, this wonderful wildlife reserve is packed with family things to do and see.

Make sure you buy some grain when you arrive so the kids can feed the ducks, geese and swans as you stroll through the grounds. Be prepared to meet geese so greedy they are more than happy to feed from visitors’ hands!

Then head for Flamingo Lagoon with a sunken observatory to see all six species of flamingo and don’t miss the tallest birds in the collection, the cranes. The Back from the Brink area is the place to see mammals such as otters, beavers or even a tiny harvest mouse. If you attend one of the commentated feeding sessions, you will be able to observe the otters at their most active.

Meanwhile, the pond zone offers a range of interactive activities and includes an indoor soft play area. Encounter exotic frogs, salamanders and newts during daily talks and handling sessions at Toad Hall.

Don’t miss the outdoor wet playground Welly Boot Land with fun kids activities such as constructing a dam or changing water flow by spinning on a roundabout!

How about a canoe safari? From spring to autumn you can hire canoes and spot wildlife from the water. Canoes take up to three people (minimum age is 3 years). Look out for dragon flies, water voles, ducks and warblers.

Finally, check the information board to find out what’s on when you arrive so you don’t miss anything. For instance, special events and activities include downy duckling days and duckery tours, summer Land Rover safaris and winter floodlit swan feeds.

Please see WWT’s website for more information.



WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Events

Bing’s Nature Explorers at WWT Slimbridge

Open 23rd March 2024 - 2nd June 2024


Plan a day out with the children at Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire and learn about wetland nature and wildlife from 23rd March to 2nd June.


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