Conservation Matters : Arctic foxes
Are your children studying Iceworlds? Need some fun facts on a polar habitat animal? Then sit back and listen to a mini lesson on Arctic foxes!
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Penguins calling
The zoo might be silent of excited visitor chatter, but there’s still plenty of animal sounds to hear each day. And our 70-strong Humboldt penguin colony are certainly one of the noisiest species on site! Penguins communicate by vocalising, with Humboldts making three different call sounds. The birds have specialised throat structures which … Continue reading Penguins calling
Adoptions prove popular pressies
Who received a DZC animal adoption under their tree this Christmas? As one of our only sources of income during lockdown, we’re extremely thankful to everyone who chose to gift an adoption and our marketing team sent out hundreds of personalised packs in the run up to the festive season. And lots of supporters would have … Continue reading Adoptions prove popular pressies
Further lockdown closure
COVID-19 UPDATE: MONDAY 4TH JANUARY 2021. Following tonight’s Government lockdown announcement, Dudley Zoo and Castle will be sadly closed once more to visitors with immediate effect. As with the previous closures, it will be business as usual for our dedicated keeping staff who will continue to ensure our exotic animals receive the best possible day-to-day … Continue reading Further lockdown closure
One, two, three…
One giant anteater, two Sumatran tigers, three giraffes, four Giant African spurred tortoise, five Colombian spider monkeys… All this counting can only mean one thing – it’s time for the annual animal stocktake! At the start of every year all zoo’s in the country have to legally tot up every invertebrate, bird, mammal, reptile and … Continue reading One, two, three…
The sun sets on 2020
As the sun sets on the 950th anniversary year of Dudley Castle, not many will reminisce on the last 12 months with any great fondness. But it will be foolish to simply dwell on the negatives and not appreciate the acts of kindness that have brightened this year and reminded us all of the power of … Continue reading The sun sets on 2020
Sadness at wild dog deaths
DZC is saddened to announce the deaths of its elderly African wild dogs, Subira and Ochi. Both dogs had been receiving veterinary care for age-related illnesses, but following a sudden unexpected deterioration of 12 year-old female, Subira, over the last few days, the decision was made to put her to sleep this morning. On welfare … Continue reading Sadness at wild dog deaths
Purr-fect stocking filler
We’ve got the purr-fect stocking filler for tiger fans… We’re selling paw prints in aid of our Covid-19 Animal Care Fund, created by our female Sumatran tiger, Daseep. The artwork was produced by the ten-year-old tiger during lockdown, who Big Cat keepers got to walk over a colourful painted surface and onto pieces of plain … Continue reading Purr-fect stocking filler
Barney’s back!
Barney, the hand reared young Bennett’s wallaby, is back living at the zoo and in the last few days even had his first experience of snow! His successful move back on site is testament to the dedication and hard work of Senior Keeper Laura Robbins, who stepped in to provide surrogate care to the joey … Continue reading Barney’s back!
Lockdown rocked!
Lockdown rocked for DZC Graphic Designer, Rachel Lane, who spent the time hand painting eight rocks with some of our most popular animals. And visitors are being offered the chance to bid on the exclusive indoor ornamental keepsakes in aid of our Covid-19 Animal Care Fund during a week-long online auction on our Facebook page, … Continue reading Lockdown rocked!
