Dudley Zoo and Castle
@dudleyzoo.bsky.social
Dudley Zoo and Castle is a registered charity.
Home to many endangered species, who live around an 11th century castle, the site also houses the world’s largest single collection of Tecton buildings as well as being of important geological significance.
Home to many endangered species, who live around an 11th century castle, the site also houses the world’s largest single collection of Tecton buildings as well as being of important geological significance.
The elves have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks transforming the inside of the 11th century castle into Santa’s Grotto as we get set to welcome him back to the zoo on Saturday.
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The elves have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks transforming the inside of the 11th century castle into Santa’s Grotto as we get set to welcome him back to the zoo on Saturday.
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We've loved meeting lots of new people at our free 'Coffee, cake and Castle Hill' events.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We've loved meeting lots of new people at our free 'Coffee, cake and Castle Hill' events.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
We’ve got another Black Friday offer for you with a massive 30% off all advertised prices for Santa's Grotto this weekend! (29 - 30 Nov)
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We’ve got another Black Friday offer for you with a massive 30% off all advertised prices for Santa's Grotto this weekend! (29 - 30 Nov)
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Have you spotted the wonderful new waterfall in our sloth habitat?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Have you spotted the wonderful new waterfall in our sloth habitat?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
✨BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! ✨
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
November 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
✨BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! ✨
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
Did you know we do DZC gift vouchers?
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Did you know we do DZC gift vouchers?
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
There’s 1 week to go until Santa arrives at his festive grotto in the 11th century castle & we can’t wait!!
Have you booked your tickets to come and see him yet?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Have you booked your tickets to come and see him yet?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There’s 1 week to go until Santa arrives at his festive grotto in the 11th century castle & we can’t wait!!
Have you booked your tickets to come and see him yet?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Have you booked your tickets to come and see him yet?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
There’s just a week left of our kids go free offer – so why not come hang out with us this weekend!
The offer has to finish next Friday - 28th November - so pre-book now to claim the free entry for up to 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
Book here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/kids-go-free/
The offer has to finish next Friday - 28th November - so pre-book now to claim the free entry for up to 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
Book here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/kids-go-free/
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There’s just a week left of our kids go free offer – so why not come hang out with us this weekend!
The offer has to finish next Friday - 28th November - so pre-book now to claim the free entry for up to 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
Book here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/kids-go-free/
The offer has to finish next Friday - 28th November - so pre-book now to claim the free entry for up to 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
Book here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/kids-go-free/
As official sponsors of Sleeping Beauty at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, we’ve got 2 family tickets of 4 to giveaway for the show's dress rehearsal on Friday, November 28.
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
As official sponsors of Sleeping Beauty at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, we’ve got 2 family tickets of 4 to giveaway for the show's dress rehearsal on Friday, November 28.
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
Our £15 parent & toddler Santa’s grotto ticket is proving popular!
The ticket admits 1 adult & 1 toddler to Santa’s Grotto & the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1-19.
Our elves have worked their magic & the grotto is looking festively splendid ahead of Santa’s arrival next week!
The ticket admits 1 adult & 1 toddler to Santa’s Grotto & the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1-19.
Our elves have worked their magic & the grotto is looking festively splendid ahead of Santa’s arrival next week!
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our £15 parent & toddler Santa’s grotto ticket is proving popular!
The ticket admits 1 adult & 1 toddler to Santa’s Grotto & the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1-19.
Our elves have worked their magic & the grotto is looking festively splendid ahead of Santa’s arrival next week!
The ticket admits 1 adult & 1 toddler to Santa’s Grotto & the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1-19.
Our elves have worked their magic & the grotto is looking festively splendid ahead of Santa’s arrival next week!
DZC has been awarded a prestigious national tourism award for being one of the top storytelling attractions in the UK.
Our conservation charity has been honoured with the ‘Best Told Story’ at the 2025 VisitEngland Accolade Awards
Read more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dzc-takes-to...
Our conservation charity has been honoured with the ‘Best Told Story’ at the 2025 VisitEngland Accolade Awards
Read more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dzc-takes-to...
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
DZC has been awarded a prestigious national tourism award for being one of the top storytelling attractions in the UK.
Our conservation charity has been honoured with the ‘Best Told Story’ at the 2025 VisitEngland Accolade Awards
Read more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dzc-takes-to...
Our conservation charity has been honoured with the ‘Best Told Story’ at the 2025 VisitEngland Accolade Awards
Read more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dzc-takes-to...
Santa stopped off to check on his reindeer herd & the progress of his castle grotto & he can’t wait to see you all from next week!
Book Santa's Grotto here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Book Santa's Grotto here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Santa stopped off to check on his reindeer herd & the progress of his castle grotto & he can’t wait to see you all from next week!
Book Santa's Grotto here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Book Santa's Grotto here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Our female great grey owl, Ursula, was spotted enjoying a pamper session as she washed herself in the shallow pool – watch how the 18-year-old uses her wings to flick water onto herself.
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our female great grey owl, Ursula, was spotted enjoying a pamper session as she washed herself in the shallow pool – watch how the 18-year-old uses her wings to flick water onto herself.
When keepers delivered boiled eggs for our two six-banded armadillos’ breakfast, Jude, our cheeky sloth wanted to know where hers was – as she came down from her branch to investigate!
Fancy meeting them? Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
Fancy meeting them? Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
When keepers delivered boiled eggs for our two six-banded armadillos’ breakfast, Jude, our cheeky sloth wanted to know where hers was – as she came down from her branch to investigate!
Fancy meeting them? Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
Fancy meeting them? Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
There are 2 weeks left of our kids go free offer – so swing by DZC & come & see this cheeky pair!
Our offer has to finish on Friday 28th November so don’t miss out & pre-book now to claim free entry for 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
Our offer has to finish on Friday 28th November so don’t miss out & pre-book now to claim free entry for 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There are 2 weeks left of our kids go free offer – so swing by DZC & come & see this cheeky pair!
Our offer has to finish on Friday 28th November so don’t miss out & pre-book now to claim free entry for 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
Our offer has to finish on Friday 28th November so don’t miss out & pre-book now to claim free entry for 2 children with every full-paying adult ticket.
We've won an award from Dudley College of Technology, for our ongoing commitment to providing placements to some of its learners as we aim to inspire the next generation of zoo keepers!
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We've won an award from Dudley College of Technology, for our ongoing commitment to providing placements to some of its learners as we aim to inspire the next generation of zoo keepers!
Calling all parents with toddlers!
We’ve launched a combined discounted ticket for adults & toddlers (under 5's) to visit our Santa’s Grotto & the rest of the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1st and 19th for just £15.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We’ve launched a combined discounted ticket for adults & toddlers (under 5's) to visit our Santa’s Grotto & the rest of the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1st and 19th for just £15.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Calling all parents with toddlers!
We’ve launched a combined discounted ticket for adults & toddlers (under 5's) to visit our Santa’s Grotto & the rest of the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1st and 19th for just £15.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We’ve launched a combined discounted ticket for adults & toddlers (under 5's) to visit our Santa’s Grotto & the rest of the zoo on weekdays between Dec 1st and 19th for just £15.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We’re wishing Jazz, our matriarch Bornean orangutan, a very Happy 34th Birthday today!
She’s certainly got her hands full keeping Jim, Joe & Sprout in check!
Discover more about our orangutan family, during our talk, which is currently held at 12.30pm during weekdays & 12.45pm at weekends.
She’s certainly got her hands full keeping Jim, Joe & Sprout in check!
Discover more about our orangutan family, during our talk, which is currently held at 12.30pm during weekdays & 12.45pm at weekends.
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We’re wishing Jazz, our matriarch Bornean orangutan, a very Happy 34th Birthday today!
She’s certainly got her hands full keeping Jim, Joe & Sprout in check!
Discover more about our orangutan family, during our talk, which is currently held at 12.30pm during weekdays & 12.45pm at weekends.
She’s certainly got her hands full keeping Jim, Joe & Sprout in check!
Discover more about our orangutan family, during our talk, which is currently held at 12.30pm during weekdays & 12.45pm at weekends.
It’s nearly time to welcome Santa back to his grotto here at Dudley Zoo and Castle – and in celebration we’re giving away THREE FAMILY TICKETS to come and visit us for free!
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s nearly time to welcome Santa back to his grotto here at Dudley Zoo and Castle – and in celebration we’re giving away THREE FAMILY TICKETS to come and visit us for free!
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
Head on over to our Facebook page to enter!
We had a great time hosting our first few coffee morning events here at the zoo and can’t wait to do it all again this week!
Although the coffee mornings are free, places need to be pre-booked by calling 01384 215313 or online.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/coffee-morni...
Although the coffee mornings are free, places need to be pre-booked by calling 01384 215313 or online.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/coffee-morni...
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We had a great time hosting our first few coffee morning events here at the zoo and can’t wait to do it all again this week!
Although the coffee mornings are free, places need to be pre-booked by calling 01384 215313 or online.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/coffee-morni...
Although the coffee mornings are free, places need to be pre-booked by calling 01384 215313 or online.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/coffee-morni...
Today, we remember and give thanks.
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Today, we remember and give thanks.
We’ve got one Home Educator event left of the year – so don’t miss out!
On Tuesday, December 2, we’re offering home educators the opportunity to enjoy a self-guided visit around the 40-acre site.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/home-educato...
On Tuesday, December 2, we’re offering home educators the opportunity to enjoy a self-guided visit around the 40-acre site.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/home-educato...
November 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We’ve got one Home Educator event left of the year – so don’t miss out!
On Tuesday, December 2, we’re offering home educators the opportunity to enjoy a self-guided visit around the 40-acre site.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/home-educato...
On Tuesday, December 2, we’re offering home educators the opportunity to enjoy a self-guided visit around the 40-acre site.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/home-educato...
Our kids go free offer is coming to a close - with just three weeks to go!
Running every day until November 28, up to two children can visit us for free with every full-priced adult ticket.
The offer is only valid on pre-booked online tickets from our website.
Running every day until November 28, up to two children can visit us for free with every full-priced adult ticket.
The offer is only valid on pre-booked online tickets from our website.
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our kids go free offer is coming to a close - with just three weeks to go!
Running every day until November 28, up to two children can visit us for free with every full-priced adult ticket.
The offer is only valid on pre-booked online tickets from our website.
Running every day until November 28, up to two children can visit us for free with every full-priced adult ticket.
The offer is only valid on pre-booked online tickets from our website.
Join us in wishing Benji a very happy 48th birthday!
A firm favourite with staff and visitors, we'll know he'll be getting lots of fuss and plenty of his favourite treats today!
A firm favourite with staff and visitors, we'll know he'll be getting lots of fuss and plenty of his favourite treats today!
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Join us in wishing Benji a very happy 48th birthday!
A firm favourite with staff and visitors, we'll know he'll be getting lots of fuss and plenty of his favourite treats today!
A firm favourite with staff and visitors, we'll know he'll be getting lots of fuss and plenty of his favourite treats today!