We’re saying a huge THANK YOU to kindhearted pupils at a Dudley primary school who carried out some scent-sational fundraising for our Orangutan Appeal. The crafty seven and eight year-old children in Owls class at Woodsetton School made lavender scented hearts from recycled materials, which they sold for 50p each, during a recent Recycling Day. … Continue reading Scent-sational fundraising!
Warm-hearted Dudley staff from frozen food giant Iceland have pledged to support DZG’s orangs and our new enclosure appeal. The team from Iceland in the Churchill Shopping Centre has committed to helping the zoo’s orangs as an extension of the eco-friendly chain’s national campaign to save critically-endangered orangs in the wild. For the next year, … Continue reading Warm support from Iceland
Congrats to Finance Manager Jon Ashfield who has grown both an impressive moustache and funds for men’s health issues. Now we’re into a new month, the tash has been shaved off after the 46-year-old sported a moustache throughout November and topped his £50 target in support of the Movember movement. Jon, who has worked at … Continue reading Top tash Jon!
It’s International Macaque Week and DZG is raising awareness and funds for critically endangered cousins of our six macaques. Hot on the heels of International Macaque Day in March, this time there’s a whole week to celebrate the species and help promote the amazing work of Selamatkan Yaki – a project working with Sulawesi crested … Continue reading It’s all about macaques
With just three days left to sign up for this year’s Walk on the Wild Side at Dudley Zoo, last-minute entrants better shake a leg! Our annual sponsored walk takes place this Saturday so there’s just time to dig out a fancy dress costume and add your support before we close our online entry system … Continue reading Shake a leg!
Anyone wanting to become a DZG member will bag more than they bargained for as we’re adding extra benefits to the popular scheme. As well as unlimited access to the Zoo for a year and discounts in the shop, we’re offering people reduced price parties and animal experiences and various DZG gifts in a lovely … Continue reading Bag more benefits
Congratulations to Senior Keeper, Sarah Evans, who’s our latest employee of the month! Sarah, who works with our big cats and ungulates, received this month’s accolade alongside gift vouchers after being nominated by colleagues for her continued hard work and dedication, especially with fundraising for world animal days. Over the last few months alone, Sarah … Continue reading Sarah’s success!
There’s just three weeks left of the year so don’t forget to pick up your DZG 2017 calendar! Our fundraising anniversary edition features some of the zoo’s most popular animals in quirky shots snapped by DZG’s photographers and in recent weeks has been sent off to households as far away as Australia! Media and Communications Officer, Rachel … Continue reading Don’t forget your calendar!
Our anniversary 2017 calendar has arrived and hit the shelves in the Safari Gift Shop. Customer Services Team Member, Sarah Holt with the new calendar And this time it features some of the zoo’s most popular animals in quirky shots snapped by DZG photographers, Jason Skarratt and Neil Pugh. Zoo Director, Derek Grove, said: “We … Continue reading Anniversary calendar arrives
