Is Dudley Zoo closing down?

Following tonight’s Government lockdown announcement, Dudley Zoo and Castle will be sadly closed once more to visitors with immediate effect.

Do I have to wear a mask at Dudley Zoo?

Face masks will still be required in our one-acre walkthrough Lemur Wood exhibit, to safeguard our endangered lemur species, however they will be optional in indoor areas, including the Safari Shop.

What are they building near Dudley Zoo?

The Dudley Towns Fund Board and Dudley Council are working together on the regeneration plans for the Castle Hill area. Government funding is in the pipeline to develop Dudley Zoo and Castle, create a new ‘university’ complex with Dudley College and improve public open spaces in the town centre.

Is there an elephant at Dudley Zoo?

3 answers. Unfortunately we no longer house elephants at Dudley Zoo. The castle is included in the zoo admission and the chairlift is suitable for children aged 8 yrs +. We do also have a land train that runs from the top to the bottom of the zoo approx.

Did Dudley Zoo ever have a killer whale?

Cuddles, a male orca, was housed at the zoo from 1971, until his death in February 1974. The dolphin and whale pools were modified seal and sea lions pools with the walls being built up to create more depth.

What happened to the polar bears at Dudley Zoo?

However, by the mid 1980s the Tecton enclosure had greatly deteriorated and a major repair programme began in 1989. Mosa and Pipaluk were relocated to Poland and it was decided to no longer keep polar bears at DZG.

Does Dudley Zoo have penguins?

DZC has had great success breeding Humboldt penguins for 30 years. We started out with just five hand-reared chicks in 1991 and went on to have one of the largest self-sustained colonies in the country, with many of our penguins helping boost new groups at collections around the country.

How much is parking at Dudley Zoo?

£3.50 for
Car parking is £3.50 for the day. Please pre-purchase your car park token online at the same time you purchase your tickets, as we’d rather not handle any cash payments on the day.

What are Tecton buildings?

Constructed between 1935 and 1937, the 12 structures comprising the complex were designed by the Tecton practice, a London-based association founded in 1932 by Berthold Lubetkin that was instrumental in bringing modernist architecture to Britain.

What structure built and designed by Tecton is still in use today?

Dudley Zoo
The architects chosen to design Dudley Zoo were renowned Modernists, calling themselves The Tecton Group, led by Russian-born Berthold Lubetkin. They viewed the zoo as a microcosm of society, and aimed to protect the welfare of the animals while meeting visitors’ demands for a clear view from a safe position.

How did Cuddles the killer whale dies?

Cuddles was involved in studies for artificial insemination in orcas. His health started to decline here. Eventually, he passed away from a bacterial abscess and broken rib on February 6, 1974.

When did the elephants leave Dudley Zoo?

April 9, 2003
Today we’re turning back the clock 14 years when our last two African elephants relocated overseas. It’s the question we still get asked the most – where are the elephants? But DZG hasn’t housed the species since Flossie and Flora left on April 9, 2003.