If you choose not to support our charitable work you can pay the standard admission price online or on arrival at our main entrance. Please note Dudley Zoo and Castle or any outlets on site do not accept £50 notes.
Daily Admission Prices.
| Jan – Dec 2022 | Public & Bank Holidays | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 years | FREE | FREE |
Can I visit Dudley Castle?
All the tours will be complemented by a programme of short lectures by former Castle Keeper, Adrian Durkin. Group bookings available upon request. A maximum of 30 guests will be admitted on each tour. All children (aged 8 yrs +) must be accompanied by an adult.
Do you have to pay for the rides at Dudley Zoo?
The Land train runs around every 20 minutes from the bottom of the zoo to the top of the zoo and is included in your admission price. You purchase tokens for the fair ground rides. These cost £1 each and some rides are one token and some are two tokens.
Can you go inside the castle at Dudley Zoo?
Due to popular demand and for those who would like to visit and learn about Dudley Castle, we have introduced exclusive tours of the 11th Century castle situated in the heart of Dudley Zoo.
Does Dudley have a zoo?
WE’RE OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10 AM. LAST ADMISSION IS 2 PM, GROUNDS CLOSE AT 4.30 PM. Phone lines are manned Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. We recommend that you pre-book your tickets via our online booking system.
Is parking free at Dudley Zoo?
Access to the car park is via Tipton Road, DY1 4SQ. (driving down Tipton Road towards Black Country Living Museum from Castlegate Island, turn left at the traffic lights). Car park is barrier operated and £3.50 per token to exit. To navigate, press the arrow keys.
Is Dudley part of the Black Country?
The Black Country, in the West Midlands, is roughly made up of towns within the four Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton – although you won’t find any official borders on the map, or any two Yam Yams that agree on it!
Can you pay on arrival at Dudley Zoo?
If you choose not to support our charitable work you can pay the standard admission price online or on arrival at our main entrance. Please note Dudley Zoo and Castle or any outlets on site do not accept £50 notes.
What attractions are at Dudley Zoo?
Please call 01384 215313 for further information.
- Safari Gift Shop. 10.00am – 4.00pm.
- Queen Mary Restaurant. 10.00am – 3.30pm (Hot food served until 2.30pm)
- Castle Creatures. 10.00am – 4.00pm.
- Lemur Wood. 11.00am – 4.00pm.
- Lorikeet Lookout.
- Farm Barn & Contact Paddock.
- Land Train.
- Face Painting.
What animals are at Dudley Zoo?
Dudley Zoo and CastleNotable animals
Does Dudley Zoo have crocodiles?
Hi, my name is Danzo and I am a Dwarf Crocodile. The West African Dwarf crocodile is the world’s smallest species of crocodile, growing up to five feet in length.
Has any animal escaped from Dudley Zoo?
Once keepers saw snow leopard Margaash outside, the animal escape procedure was implemented and managers were notified, while the firearms team managed the incident.
Did Dudley Zoo have dolphins?
The roughly pear-shaped whale pool was about 15.24 x 6.1-10.67 x 3.66 m deep and the adjoining dolphin pool larger, but shallower, only one part being 3.05 m deep. The dolphins wintered at Flamingo; the killer whale may have remained. Dolphins may have been present in 1975.
What is Dudley famous for?
Ground zero for what would later become known as the Industrial Revolution, Dudley might be best known for its strong links to the iron, coal, and limestone industries before things settled down, but it’s since become famous for so much more.
What does the word Dudley mean?
dry field
Dudley in American English
(ˈdʌdli) noun. a male given name: from an Old English placename meaning “ dry field”
What does the name Dudley mean?
people’s field
Meaning:people’s field. Dudley is a masculine name of English origin. This name is destined for the British country boy of your dreams. Simply meaning “people’s field”, Dudley is a name that depicts the lush countryside and simpler way of life that we all yearn for.
Did Dudley Zoo have a polar bear?
DZG held polar bears from opening day until 1989, who all lived in one of the most iconic Tecton enclosures on site.
Are there elephants 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.
Does Dudley Zoo have bears?
Have you spotted Sunny Dudley yet in Birmingham’s Big Sleuth adventure trail? We’d love you to snap a selfie with our colourful bear and tag us in on Facebook and Twitter, so we can see her summer holiday visitors.
Is Dudley rough?
Dudley 2022 Crime Scorecard
As of 2022, the crime rate in Dudley is 47% higher than the West Midlands and 71% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
What accent is Dudley?
The Black Country dialect is spoken by many people in the Black Country, a region covering most of the four Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.