Wed. Nov 20th, 2024

wetlands may16Pirate Treasure Hunt

at WWT London Wetland Centre

28 May – 5 June, 10am – 4pm

Ahoy there shipmates! Help Captain Blackbird find his lost treasure.

Aaarrr! Captain Blackbird’s motley animal crew has stolen his precious treasure and hidden it around the Centre.  But wait, Polly his faithful parakeet has spotted which direction they went in. Find the sleek fox, elusive water vole, cheeky otter and the rest of the crew to help you piece together the map to discover where they’ve hidden the treasure.  Don’t forget, X marks the spot!

Follow our treasure hunt around the Centre, to help the Captain find his treasure in return for a piece of his gold. And come dressed as a pirate for fun!

£1.00 per trail (includes a small prize), plus paid admission to the Centre.

 WWT London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre wetland visitor centre in Barnes, southwest London, an international award-winning visitor attraction and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is home to a wide range of wildlife species including birds, water voles, bats and amphibians. Facilities include six wildlife hides, Water’s Edge Café, Observatory, a gift shop and free car park. The Centre also has indoor and outdoor adventure play areas for children.

www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/2016/05/28/pirate-treasure-hunt/

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