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Macaque matters

Dudley Zoo was delighted to welcome 50 primate keepers from across Europe for the first ever macaque species workshop. The successful BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Macaque Workshop was led by our Senior Primate Keeper Jodie Dryden with the help of her Lower Primate colleagues. Jodie, also Co-Chair of the BIAZA […]

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Celebrating Barbara!

We’re wishing mums of all species a Happy Mother’s Day today – especially our first-time mum Barbara, the black lemur. Last May Barbara gave birth to daughter Kimmy – our first baby black lemur in over a decade – and she’s taken to motherhood incredibly well. Trainee Keeper Cara Sheldon said: “Barbara is very caring […]

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Make mum’s day!

DZG is helping make mums feel special this Mother’s Day – by treating them to a free day-out. We’re offering all mothers chance to spend the special Sunday getting close to some of our rare and incredible animals at the 40-acre zoo. DZG Marketing Assistant and mum-of-two Louise Curtis said: “This is a great opportunity […]

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