Things To Do - Activities
SAT 25 MAY
Downy Ducklings
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge
Run by: Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Go behind-the-scenes at our duckery to learn how we rear thousands of young birds and to see the fluffy chicks. Learn about eggs, incubation and hatching. Downy duckling tours run through the week.
09:30–17:00
Suitable for any age
Amenities available at this location:
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Duckling crèche in the classroom - for younger visitors there is a duckling creche so that they can see the ducklings without the tour.
Paper activities on offer too.
Disclaimer
Activities are not organised by the BBC unless stated otherwise. Neither is the BBC responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any activity.Other Dates
This activity also runs on these dates:
- Sun 26 May 09:30–17:00
- Mon 27 May 09:30–17:00
- Tue 28 May 09:30–17:00
- Wed 29 May 09:30–17:00
- Thu 30 May 09:30–17:00
- Fri 31 May 09:30–17:00
- Sat 1 Jun 09:30–17:00
- Sun 2 Jun 09:30–17:00
Cost
Adult £11.60,
concession (65+, full-time students, unemployed) £9.00,
child (4-16 years) £6.30,
family (2 adults and 2 children, 4-16 years) £32.50,
children (- 4 years) and essential helpers free.
Venue
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Newgrounds Lane, Slimbridge, GL2 7BTAbout this location
Slimbridge is considered to be one of the top ten best spots to view British wildlife including. The award winning Show more… visitor centre which overlooks internationally protected wetlands has a restaurant, gift shop, gallery, observation tower, cinema and a discovery centre especially for younger visitors. There are daily guided walks around the grounds.Show less…
Slimbridge is considered to be one of the top ten best spots to view British wildlife including. The award winning visitor centre which overlooks internationally protected wetlands has a restaurant, gift shop, gallery, observation tower, cinema and a discovery centre especially for younger visitors. There are daily guided walks around the grounds.Contact
This activity is organised and run by Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Slimbridge Wetland Centre.
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Website
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Telephone
01453 891223
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