Welcome to DZC - Dudley Zoo and Castle
COVID-19 UPDATE: Thursday 25th February
We're delighted to be given the go ahead to re-open on Monday 12th April and you can now purchase tickets online for this date onwards here!
(Please read the Important Information page, before clicking on the link at the bottom of the page to continue with your purchase)
Please note, our phone lines are not currently manned. Please email your enquiry to admin@dudleyzoo.org.uk.
#YourZoosNeedYou
DZC runs as a not for profit charity relying on ticket sales in order to operate and care for our many exotic species. Due to the COVID-19 virus we were closed for four months last year and now we're closed again - we’re hoping your support could see us through these troubling times. Please consider still making a donation, every little helps!
Did you know?
- the upkeep and care of one lemur costs £1 a day and an ape is £5 per day
- to care for the giraffes for one day costs £15
- the upkeep of the sloth for one week costs £20
- to care for the lions for one week costs £100
- to care for the sea lions for one week costs £250
- to feed and care for our penguins for one month costs £1,200
DONATE NOW |
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/DZCanimalcarefund, you can post a cheque made payable to Dudley Zoo (Castle Hill, Dudley,DY1 4QF) or you can also donate by text:
To donate £1, text DZC19 to 70201
To donate £3, text DZC19 to 70331
To donate £5, text DZC19 to 70970
To donate £10, text DZC19 to 70191
ABOUT US
DZC is unique… a home to more than 1300 animals, and has nigh on 200 species, including some of the rarest creatures on Planet Earth.
DZC is much more than a zoo
Hundreds of exotic and endangered animals inhabit an ancient wooded hillside, with a rich geological history, around the ruins of the 11th century Dudley Castle and share a site with the world’s largest single collection of Modernist Tecton structures – and the country’s only vintage chairlift!
Education and Conservation
Our aim is to provide our visitors, via our education and conservation activities, with an understanding and awareness of all elements of this unique site, the history of the castle and the geology, the importance of the architectural design of the Tectons, and the opportunity to get closer to the world’s rarest animals.
History
The zoo which opened in May 1937, covers an area of approximately 40 acres. This unique site includes two scheduled monuments – an 11th century castle and limestone caverns – and 12 Grade 2 listed Tecton buildings (four Grade 2*).
The idea to convert Dudley Castle's grounds into zoological gardens came from its then owner, the third Earl of Dudley, who chose a team of Modernist architects to design the zoo. Using reinforced concrete they created a revolutionary new design of building: Tectons.
The structures have stood the test of time and eight decades on Dudley Zoo has the world's largest single collection of Tectons, which in 2009 received World Monument Status.
Today the Tectons are boosted by a variety of animal housing, paddocks and enclosures which are home to our wide variety of 200 species.
Much of the animal collection is linked to international conservation and breeding programmes and several of our global projects have received awards. Endangered species include Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, Bornean orang utans, Tibetan red pandas, Rothschild giraffes, Madagascan lemurs and Humboldt penguins – DZC has the UK's largest parent-reared colony.
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Dudley Zoo is changing - be part of it

Tectons
At the heart of DZC the ruins of an 11th century castle and the world's largest single collection of Tectons offer a glimpse of times past.

Education
Visit as a School group and get up close to over 1,000 exotic and endangered animals. With 40 acres to explore plus an 11th century castle there’s an education package for all ages.

Hospitality
A unique venue for your personal or corporate event, with a wide range of facilities to cater for all group sizes.

Zoo Keeper Experiences
Become a zoo keeper for a day at Dudley Zoo. Or for children (8-13 yrs) become a little zoo keeper!
Support our orangutan appeal!
Help us reach our £800,000 target to build a new outdoor enclosure for our Bornean orangutans.
We're aiming to start work within three years but need YOUR HELP.
Anyone who wishes to raise funds or donate to this project can contact andrea.marketing@dudleyzoo.org.uk for more details.