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WDCS Wildlife Centres

WDCS has two wildlife centres in Scotland, both are free to visit.

Simon King"Scotland is one of the best land-based dolphin watching hot spots in the world" - Simon King, BBC Springwatch.

Have you ever seen a dolphin? The Moray Firth in Scotland is home to a population of around 130 bottlenose dolphins, including the WDCS adoption dolphins. It also plays host to an abundance of other wildlife including: seabirds, otters, ospreys, seals, harbour porpoises, basking sharks, minke whales and common dolphins.

A visit to our centres is a great day out and gives you the chance to meet the WDCS team and find out how you can support the Protect Our Dolphins (POD) campaign and our other work to protect Scotland's whales and dolphins. We hope to see you soon!

Latest news - Visiting dolphins were both seen from shore and heard through the Wildlife Centre sonobuoy on 21st May.  Listen here for a clip of bottlenose dolphin whistles and echolocation clicks as they navigate Spey Bay in search of fish!’

WDCS Wildlife CentreWDCS Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay
The WDCS Wildlife Centre is based on the southern shore of the Moray Firth in Scotland. It is the perfect place to find about the amazing wildlife of this area, including the world famous bottlenose dolphins.
2008-February-26
WDCS Dolphin and Seal CentreWDCS Dolphin And Seal Centre, North Kessock
Based at North Kessock a short journey from Inverness, it’s a great place to see and hear dolphins!
2008-April-02
Bottlenose dolphinsWildlife Centre Calendar
Our Wildlife Centre has many activities and events planned for the summer months. There's something for everyone, from wildlife talks and beach cleans, to activity mornings for the kids.
2008-May-16
sonobuoySonobuoy Listens In To Dolphins
As of April 21st, we are once again listening to the underwater sounds of Spey Bay live in our wildlife centre exhibition in the Moray Firth!
2009-April-24