We’re looking forward to being part of the official Queen’s Baton Relay route, with the baton set to pass through Dudley Zoo’s grounds on Sunday, July 24. We’ve a day of celebrations and activities planned on site as we welcome the baton to the zoo during the afternoon as it makes its way through the … Continue reading Queen’s Baton to visit DZC!
Not ones to miss out on the country’s celebrations, our black-and-white ruffed lemurs are looking forward to joining in The Big Jubilee Lunch today! Trainee Keeper, Laura Partridge made up a lemur-friendly picnic for our Lemur Wood boys as an extra special treat for an extra special occasion. All of our animals enjoy a delicious … Continue reading Lemurs that Big Jubilee Lunch!
Have you spotted our Bornean orangutans in their new enclosure this Love Your Zoo Week? We’re saying Thank You to everyone who has helped us bring our plans to fruition, especially the visitors who donated money towards our enclosure appeal and help us raise funds. It’s wonderful watching them take full advantage of the new … Continue reading Loving our orangs!
Jubilee and Queenie, our baby Bactrian camels, are leading our celebrations today as we join the nation in celebrating 70 years of the Queen’s reign. Visit our bunting-clad farm barn and castle courtyard as we’ll be having entertainment running throughout the day, including Dippy the clown, patriotic face painting, arts and crafts and animal encounters … Continue reading Jubilee celebrations!
Here’s something to brighten the Monday morning blues – sweet sloth hugs and kisses between Flo and baby Button! If you’re visiting us for Love Your Zoo Week, you’ll be able to discover how BIAZA zoos play a significant role in helping ensure the survival of some of the world’s rarest animals through conservation breeding … Continue reading Sloth hugs and kisses
We’re saying well done to Customer Services Team Member, Nathaniel Buffery, who has been awarded Employee of the Month. Nathaniel, who is one of our seasonal members of staff, was nominated for the accolade by Retail Manager Isobel Blackwell and Zoo Manager Matt Lewis, after impressing bosses with the way he deals with first aid … Continue reading Nice one, Nathaniel!
We’re getting ready to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee a week today (June 2) and Lewis and Dave from our Maintenance team couldn’t wait to try out our regal throne selfie area! Join us next Bank Holiday Thursday in the bunting-clad castle courtyard where entertainment will include Dippy the clown, patriotic face painting, … Continue reading Jubilee jubilations!
There were celebrations as Dudley Zoo and Castle (DZC) staff watched its four critically endangered Bornean orangutans exploring their brand new £500,000 outdoor enclosure for the very first time. After a year-long build at the Midlands attraction, staff report Djimat, Jazz, Sprout and Benji, have been making great use of the additional 1,300 square metre … Continue reading DZC unveils £500K orang enclosure
There were celebrations as DZC staff watched our four critically endangered Bornean orangutans exploring their brand new £500,000 outdoor enclosure for the very first time. After a yearlong build, the large grassed enclosure, adjacent to their indoor den area, was completed last week, with Jazz, Sprout, Djimat and Benji accessing the new space over the … Continue reading Orangs enjoy new enclosure
Charlie, our blue and gold macaw, has given her squawk of approval for a stunning limited-edition portrait hand drawn by our talented Trainee Bird Keeper, Sophie Savage-Eccles. Sophie has produced the colourful pencil sketch in aid of our forthcoming fundraising efforts for World Parrot Day on Tuesday, May 31 – a week today! As part … Continue reading Squawk of approval!
