LIVING WETLAND THEATRE
Construction budget: undisclosed
Completion date: 2021
Landscape: BD Landscape
Structure: DDA
Services: Hoare Lee
Awards:
Landscape Institute 2023 finalist
The Living Wetland Theatre and Walkthrough Aviary form the centrepiece of Slimbridge 75 - a series of Heritage Lottery funded projects celebrating the legacy and work of Sir Peter Scott and the creation of the WWT.
The project features a dramatic 2,000 square meter walk-through aviary with an undulating wetland landscape allowing visitors to immerse themselves into the sights and sounds of a UK wetland. The aviary also features a unique diving duck tank where you can watch ducks diving underwater.
"The scheme has crafted an inspiring and fantastic visitor attraction that's both enjoyable and educational."
Attached to the aviary is the Living Wetland Theatre, an intimate 360 seat open air amphitheatre designed for viewing live and interactive demonstrations. The ‘floating’ stage area allows visitors to get close to beautiful wetland birds such as free-flying pelicans and diving whistling ducks. The theatre will also offer a platform for live debates on conservation and environmental issues with researchers, scientists and TV experts taking part.
Image Credits: Amy Alsop
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