Thu. Oct 10th, 2024

Visit a zoo with a difference this half term
Life size grass animals arrive at WWT London Wetland Centre

Visit the The Grass Animal Zoo this May half term, from Saturday 27 May until Sunday 4 June. The display includes a bear and giraffe, a hippo and a camel.  Discover which of the eight animals live in wetlands, and which of them can go for days without water!

Some of the animals are life size – and some of them dwarf their real life cousins!  The animals are all located in the grounds of the beautiful nature reserve where you can also see real wetland creatures such as ducks, otters, water voles and dragonflies.

There are plenty of ducklings for you to spot, waddling after their mothers, and kids will love the adventure play zone.

The Grass Animal Zoo is free to see, with paid admission to the centre.

The grass animals are made by Easigrass.

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.

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT

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