10/11/2026
80 years and onwards 💚
🌿 80 years of protecting wetlands
🦆 80 years of connecting people with nature
✨ 80 years of creating a brighter future for wildlife
🎉 And 50 years of WWT Arundel inspiring visitors and safeguarding local wetlands
Founded by Sir Peter Scott in 1946, WWT has spent eight decades championing wetlands and the wildlife that depends on them. Today marks another special milestone too, as WWT Arundel celebrates its 50th anniversary, having welcomed generations of visitors since opening in 1976.
From one pioneering reserve to a network of ten extraordinary wetland centres, WWT's vision has grown across the UK. Here at WWT Arundel, five decades of conservation, education and unforgettable wildlife experiences have helped connect countless people with the natural world.
As we celebrate these milestones, we're also looking ahead. With ambitious plans to create and restore 100,000 hectares of wetland habitat nationwide, WWT's work for wetlands, wildlife and people is far from finished.
Here's to 80 years of WWT, 50 years of WWT Arundel, and many more years of wetland conservation to come. 💚🦆🌿
Discover more: https://www.wwt.org.uk/about-us/80-years-of-wetland-conservation
1. [Image description: A wetland featuring a reedbed and mute swan. Text says ‘We’re just getting started’.]
