Join Sir David Attenborough Celebrating London Wetland Centre’s 10th Anniversary

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With two evenings at the centre with  a talk, buffet and drinks

Join Sir David Attenborough to celebrate WWT London Wetland Centre's 10th anniversary. Sir David opened the centre on May 26 2000 describing it as "the ideal model for how humankind and the natural world may live side by side in the 21st century". Over the past decade the centre has become a magnet for over 180 species of birds plus small mammals, plants, amphibians, reptiles and insects so it is fitting that the centre is celebrating its anniversary during the International Year of Biodiversity. 

As well as talking about his own amazing life experiences, Sir David will be speaking about the creation of the centre and the life and work of Sir Peter Scott, WWT's founder, who he first met when he was young. WWT celebrated 100 years of Sir Peter’s life and legacy in 2009. The talks will be followed by a Q&A session and a buffet. So come along for a wonderful evening's entertainment in the company of the UK's best loved naturalist and wildlife broadcaster.

The evening with Sir David is the start of a full programme of events celebrating the centre’s 10th anniversary. From May 29th until June 6th the centre is hosting a week of Animal Encounters so that visitors can meet otters, birds of prey, bats, hedgehogs, amphibians and reptiles up close. There will also be talks from wildlife photographers, film makers and bird-watching experts.

Proceeds from these events will go towards WWT's conservation work. The London Wetland Centre, a 105 acres wildlife reserve in the capital, was opened in May 2000.  It is a site of Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a biodiversity ‘hotspot’ attractive over 180 species of bird plus plants, amphibians, small mammals, insects and reptiles.

April 14, 2010