WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre

World famous conservation and education centre started by the late Sir Peter Scott, sited by the River Severn on 700 acres. The largest collection of waterfowl in the world. Visit the tropical house, pond zone, sustainable garden, restaurant, shop and Hanson discovery area.

With an astounding array of wildlife from Water Voles to waders, hares to dragonflies, Slimbridge is the only place in the world where you can see all six species of Flamingo.

A year round programme of walks, arts, events, workshops, talks and spectacular wildlife encounters are a fantastic way for everyone to connect to their natural surroundings.

Don't miss the new interactive crane school - don a disguise to join the Great Crane Project. Visit the new marsh garden where cranes are being reared. Here you can help the team walk the cranes to school or even take part in some of the lessons,

Visitors can now join Slimbridge’s very own toad keeper each day to meet frogs, toads, newts and salamanders including the very grumpy Mr Custard, an American Bullfrog with attitude at the New Toad Hall.

The indoor attraction is home to all seven native species of amphibian, several non native species which have been introduced to the island and a selection of interesting amphibians from around the world from the colourful but deadly Poison Arrow Frogs to the unique Axolotl, a rare newt which remains as a giant tadpole all of its life.

Opening Times

Opening 2006 1 Jan 2006 - 31 Dec 2006

Opening 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

WWT Slimbridge is located between Bristol and Gloucester. Follow the signs from M5 (junction 13 or 14). Nearest railway station is Cam/Dursley - a short bicycle or taxi journey away. Also on Sustrans route 41.

Public Transport Directions

Sunday bus service from Gloucester. Train/bus 24hr info line: 01452 425543

 Facilities

• Gift Shop

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• No Smoking Attraction
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest
• Outdoor Attraction
• Village Location

Accessibility

• Accessible to Wheelchair Users
• Facilities for the Disabled
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• On Bus Route
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Children & Infants

• Facilities for children

Parking & Transport

• Car parking
• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Available for wedding receptions
• Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
• Conference facilities
• Event venue
• Event Venue
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Family Fun
• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

• Demonstrations Given
• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Individuals