Every visit to Dudley Zoo & Castle has the potential to create a memory worth keeping.

Perhaps it was your child’s first time seeing a giraffe, a family day out filled with laughter, a birthday celebration, a favourite animal you never miss visiting, or a special moment shared with someone you love.

Now, you can make that memory part of the zoo’s story.

Introducing DZC Memories — a personalised memory wall celebrating the moments, people and experiences that make Dudley Zoo & Castle so special.

DZC Memories is for everyone. Whether you want to celebrate a family tradition, mark an anniversary, remember a wonderful day out, honour someone special or simply share your love of wildlife, there is a place for your story.

By purchasing a personalised plaque, you can leave a lasting mark at the zoo while helping to support animal care and wildlife conservation.

Each plaque becomes part of a growing collection of personal stories, celebrating the connections between people, animals and the places we treasure.

Create your own DZC Memory

Choose your plaque, personalise it with your own words and, if you wish, add a favourite photograph.

Your plaque can include:

• A special memory or message of up to 40 words.
• A dedication celebrating a person, family or occasion.
• A photograph capturing a favourite moment.

Once you have selected your plaque, you can submit your wording and/or photograph by emailing admin@dudleyzoo.org.uk

Choose your plaque

Silver plaque

• 1-year display: £75, including one admission ticket.
• 3-year display: £150, including two admission tickets.

Gold plaque

• 1-year display: £85, including one admission ticket.
• 3-year display: £175, including two admission tickets.

Your chosen plaque will be professionally produced and installed as part of the DZC Memories wall.

What happens after you order?

1. Choose your plaque. Select your preferred finish and display period through our online shop.

2. Personalise your memory. Email admin@dudleyzoo.org.uk with your message and/or photograph. Alternatively, we will contact you to ask you for your message once we receive your order. Please ensure you have permission to use any photograph submitted.

3. Allow up to 28 days. Please allow up to 28 days for your plaque to be produced and installed. We will provide any further confirmation details through the ordering process. Admission ticket(s) will be posted out to the purchaser’s address.

4. Enjoy your lasting connection. Your plaque will be displayed at Dudley Zoo & Castle for your selected period.

5. Keep it or renew it. At the end of your display period, you can choose to have your plaque returned to keep or renew its display for a further period.

[SHOP DZC MEMORIES PLAQUES – LINK TO ONLINE SHOP]

Please check the online shop for full ordering terms, plaque specifications, admission ticket conditions, renewal arrangements and plaque collection or return details.

As a registered charity, dedicated to conservation and education, we rely on support from our visitors and donors…

Dudley Zoo & Castle is the trading name of Dudley & West Midlands Zoological Society Limited (DWMZS), a registered charity (no. 507221) with objectives founded in conservation and education. We care for over 150 species, many of which are threatened with extinction, and partner with a host of different organisations working to protect wildlife across the globe.

You can support wildlife conservation by leaving a legacy gift in your will, or by honouring a loved one’s memory by leaving a gift in their name.