There are double celebrations for Marketing Assistant Louise Curtis, as not only is today her birthday, but she’s also been named our latest Employee of the Month! Louise, who has recently clocked up her 15th year working at DZC, was nominated for the monthly accolade for taking on extra responsibilities in the zoo’s marketing department. […]
Flo, our female Linne’s two-toed sloth has been named DZC’s most adopted animal of 2021! Hundreds of personalised adoption packs were purchased over the festive season for a wide variety of our animals, which have helped raise thousands of pounds for the zoo’s conservation work. DZC Marketing Manager, Andrea Hales, said: “Once again our sloths […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve got the purr-fect gift, which will not only woo your loved one, but also help us raise vital zoo funds too! We’re offering a joint adoption package for our loved-up tigers, Daseep and Joao. The limited edition gold adoption is £60 and includes this gorgeous photo […]
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 […]
There was only one way zoo member Rita Nicholls could mark her tenth year adopting Bornean orangutan, Jorong – by arranging a meet and greet with her favourite boy. And Rita always tries to visit our alpha male, who turned 25 last week, around his birthday. Rita, from Willenhall, said: “Jorong is such a character […]
Reggie, our Linne’s two-toed sloth, has proved to be the most popular animal at DZC of 2019 – overtaking our usual firm favourite! Since arriving last summer, the four year-old has quickly secured lots of fans and was our most adopted animal over the festive period. DZC Marketing Assistant Louise Curtis said: “Reggie has been […]
We’re extending our gratitude to our most loyal supporter who has been the only adopter of our guanacos for 30 years! Irene Lawson first started adopting our guanacos in 1989, when we had a herd of three, and has generously donated towards DZG’s ongoing conservation work every year since – and has recently renewed her […]
When it comes to people’s favourites at Dudley Zoo, majestic male giraffe Kubwa is right up there! The 18ft-tall creature received the most adoptions last year – with 64 giraffe lovers taking out a year-long adoption pack for the handsome 18-year-old. Popular penguin Dippy was also in demand in 2018, with 49 people picking him […]
Penguins may top the list in the popularity stakes but there’s plenty to p-p-pick from if you’re after an animal adoption as a great gift. Each year the black and white birds tend to be the most adopted creatures in the zoo but this year newcomers binturongs Ellie and Elliot, naked mole rat Fupi and […]
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