Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
Dudley Zoo
Also known as: Zú Dudley
In or near Lower Penn.
Dudley Zoo — zoo in West Midlands, England.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Dudley Zoo is located at postcode DY1 4QF and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Tipton, which is 2 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Dudley Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1937. Address: DY1 4QF. Wikidata describes it as: "zoo in West Midlands, England". Coordinates: 52.5139°, -2.0771°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Dudley Zoo & Castle is a family-friendly attraction that features a variety of animals and a historic castle. Visitors can explore the zoo's diverse wildlife and participate in special experiences like being a zoo keeper for a day.
From the Wikipedia article
Dudley Zoo & Castle (previously Dudley Zoological Gardens) is a 40-acre (16 ha) zoo within a 200-acre densely-wooded site located within the grounds of Dudley Castle in the town of Dudley, in the Black Country region of the West Midlands, England. The zoo opened to the public on 18 May 1937. It contains 12 modernist animal enclosures and other buildings designed by the architect Berthold Lubetkin and the Tecton Group. The zoo went into receivership in 1977 and was purchased by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Dudley Zoo is now operated by Dudley and West Midlands Zoological Society, founded in 1978 and a registered charity.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The owner of Dudley Castle, William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley, decided to create a zoo in the castle grounds in the 1930s. The initial Board of the Dudley Zoological Society was made up of the Earl, Ernest Marsh (director of Marsh and Baxter) and Captain Frank Cooper, owner of Oxford Zoo, who wanted to sell his animals and it was Oxford Zoo, which closed in 1936, that supplied Dudley with the majority of its initial collection of animals. The zoo was built between 1935 and 1937, with Dr Geoffrey Vevers, the Superintendent at London Zoo acting as an advisor. Thirteen zoo buildings were designed by Berthold Lubetkin and engineering was carried out by Ove Arup. Further constraints were…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5139, -2.0771
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 4QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Phone
- +44 1384 215 313
- Established
- 1937
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 2 km
- Official site
- www.dudleyzoo.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5312027 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dudley Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dudley Zoo entrance, pic 2, England.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Orangutan Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Tiger Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Sea Lion Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Dudley Hippodrome
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
Opera House
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
Crocodile Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Giraffe Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Flamingoes
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Painted Dogs
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Elephant House Viewpoint (NE Birmingham to E Wolverhampton)
Viewpoints · 0.1 km
Flamingo Falls
Waterfalls · 0.1 km
Elephant Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Orangutan Statue
Orangutan Statue — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Tiger Statue
Tiger Statue — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Sea Lion Statue
Sea Lion Statue — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · West Midlands
Dudley Hippodrome
Dudley Hippodrome — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
📷 5Open-air theatres · West Midlands
Opera House
Opera House — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Crocodile Statue
Crocodile Statue — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dudley Zoo
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Village Hotel
Village Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Village Hotels.
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Domo Boutique Hotel
Domo Boutique Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Redwings Lodge Hotel
Redwings Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5B&Bs · West Midlands
The Old Court House
The Old Court House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Red Lion
The Red Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Swan Public House And Brewhouse At Rear
The Old Swan Public House And Brewhouse At Rear in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Bull's Head Public House And Brewhouse
The Old Bull's Head Public House And Brewhouse in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Court of Requests
The Court of Requests — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Navigation
The Navigation — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Other zoos and aquariums from this era
Flagship📷 10Zoos & aquariums · London
Sea Life London Aquarium
London's largest aquarium, in County Hall on the South Bank — walk-through shark tunnel.
Flagship📷 10Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury Farm Park — animal park located in Berkshire, England.
Flagship📷 10Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Howletts Wild Animal Park — zoo in Kent, England.
Flagship📷 10Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
More zoos and aquariums in this region
Flagship📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor Theme Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
West Midland Safari Park
West Midland Safari Park — Safari park in Worcestershire, England.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
Coventry Zoo
Coventry Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dudley Zoo?
- Dudley Zoo is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 4QF), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Dudley Zoo?
- Dudley Zoo — zoo in West Midlands, England.
- How do I get to Dudley Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 4QF.
- When was Dudley Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1937.
- How do I get to Dudley Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 4QF.