There are plenty of opportunities for your students to GO WILD during an educational visit to Dudley Zoo and Castle.
Set in a 40 acre woodland hillside, our zoo surrounds an 11th century castle and is home to many of the world’s most endangered species. We offer a daily programme of talks and have a number of walk through animal exhibits including Lemur Wood, Castle Creatures and Lorikeet Lookout.
🎒Self-Guided Visits
For a general (self-guided) visit our 2026/27 educational admission rates are £9.00 per child (aged 3-15 years).
Admission rates for students 16 and over are £9.50 per student.
Accompanying adults are £10.00 each. You will receive one free adult with every 7 paying children.
EYFS groups receive one free adult with three paying students, with any additional adults being charged at £10.00 per person. (EYFS groups receive one free adult with every 3 paying students/ SEN groups receive a free carer admission per child).
These rates apply to groups of 10+ children and we require all self-guided visits to be pre-booked by completing and returning a booking form.
Self-guided visits can be made on a date of your choice.
We require all self-guided visits to be pre-booked by completing and returning a booking form. Booking forms can be requested by contacting reception@dudleyzoo.org.uk and our admin team will assist you with your booking.
👩🏽🏫Visit with Workshop Session
Why not upgrade your visit by taking part in an EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSION led by a member of our Education Team?
We offer sessions for all year groups from EYFS to Key Stage 4 and also for Post 16 students.
All workshop session plans are embedded with Science and Geography National Curriculum links, as well as core skills within Maths, English and Working Scientifically.
Sessions are available throughout the academic year and bookings are now being taken for 2026/2027. Certain dates, especially during the Summer term, do fill up quickly – early booking is recommended!
Educational sessions are subject to availability and must be pre-booked by completing and returning a booking form. Booking forms can be requested by contacting reception@dudleyzoo.org.uk . Alternatively please call 01384 215313 to speak to a member of our admin team.
Please follow the links below for workshop prices and further information on the range of sessions available for each year group.
🐛EYFS Sessions
🐅Key Stage One Sessions
🦩Key Stage Two Sessions
🏰Key Stage Three Sessions
🐧Key Stage Four Sessions
🐍Post 16 Sessions
🛍️Optional Extra’s for Self-Guided & Workshop Visits
🛍️Check out our range of GOODY BAGS which are available to pre-order ahead of your visit.
Be too cool for school with our DZC branded goody bags!
Starting from just £3 each, our goody bags provide a stress free option for purchasing souvenirs and are excellent value for money, with individual items purchased separately having a higher RRP.
Click here for further information.
🍱We are pleased to offer children’s PACKED LUNCHES which are now available to pre-order.
🍏Packed Lunch – Option 1 – £4.95
Animal Crisps, Granny Smith Apple, Bottle Still Water, Ham or Cheese Sandwich
🥪Packed Lunch – Option 2 – £5.95
Animal Crisps, Granny Smith Apple, Bottle Still Water, Ubley Low fat Yoghurt, Ham or Cheese Sandwich
🍏Packed Lunch – Option 3 – £6.95
Animal Crisps, Granny Smith Apple, Bottle Still Water, Ubley Low fat Yoghurt, BBQ Penne Pasta Pot, Ham or Cheese Sandwich
Packed lunches can be ordered on your booking form or by calling us on 01384 215313 or emailing reception@dudleyzoo.org.uk .
