DZG’s land train has transported thousands of families across the site during the past 23 years, and this week passed its annual inspection with flying colours. Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said the 2.5 litre diesel Dotto locomotive is as popular now as back in 1988 when it made its first zoo trip. He said: “It’s … Continue reading Dotto delights DZG visitors
DZG’s African spurred tortoise, Ernie, was left a little shell shocked after undergoing an operation to remove pebbles from his stomach. True to his species, two-year-old Ernie is partial to eating the odd stone when his body needs extra minerals, but bit off more than he could chew when the pebbles caused a blockage. The problem … Continue reading Operation leaves tortoise, Ernie, shell-shocked
Pregnancy put a favourite vegetable well and truly off the menu for DZG Bornean orang utan, Jazz. But four months after giving birth the 19-year-old has rekindled her fancy for onions and once again made the smelly snack part of her five-a-day. Primate keepers were amused when the first-time mum shunned the shallots and opted … Continue reading New mum, Jazz, knows her onions . . .
Fifteen-year-old Amber Higgs sent us this picture of a spider monkey taken on a visit to DZG?during her school holidays. Amber, who is in her final year at High Arcal School, Dudley, is a keen wildlife photographer. She said: “I took a few really good photographs that day at DZG, it seemed like some of the animals were almost posing for … Continue reading Monkey pose for Amber!
Penguin suits were the order of the day for bride and groom Emma Upson and Adam Morris after a trip to Dudley Zoo inspired a themed wedding. And to help make their Big Day extra special DZG staff arranged a photo shoot with the site’s colony of rare Humboldts. Emma, aged 29, who works for … Continue reading Penguins set wedding theme
A visitor has captured a newborn meerkat’s first moments of life with these exclusive images. Andrew Daly had joined a Creature Feature talk and feed at the meerkat enclosure on June 25, just before 1pm, when he noticed the tiny mammal nestling on the rocks. Andrew, from Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, was on his first visit to DZG with his wife … Continue reading Newborn meerkats – pix exclusive
Dudley Zoological Gardens has been nominated for TV channel Eden’s Top Wildlife Attraction of the Year, and we really want YOUR vote! All voters will be entered into a prize draw to win a £3,000 family holiday!* Please click here to vote for us now ! Don’t forget to tune in to the “Beauties and … Continue reading Vote to win with Eden TV!
Newly-arrived llamas at DZG have been given L-plates. As a revival of an old tradition, the two newcomers have been named Lance and Luna. DZG Curator Matt Lewis explained: “We have had not had llamas at the Zoo for about 14 years, but when they were here they were all given names beginning with … Continue reading New llamas get L-plates!
Meet the trolley dollies with a difference their daily flights take off from Dudley Castle courtyard and see birds of prey head for the skies after being transported to the 11th century runway in bespoke wheeled containers. Presenter Kellie Piper said: “It creates quite a stir with visitors, they are fascinated when we explain … Continue reading Here come the trolley dollies . . .
An extremely loud addition to the primate family has arrived at DZG. Two female black howler monkeys have transferred from Twycross Zoo, in Warwickshire, as part of a breeding programme for this endangered species which originate from South America. DZG?Assistant Curator, Richard Brown, said:?”They have the loudest calls out of all species of monkey and can be heard up to … Continue reading Cute, but so very noisy
