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Visitors can step back in time during a medieval weekend in the castle courtyard later this month.
We’re welcoming local re-enactment group, The Guild of St. Edmund, on Sat 30 & Sun 31 Aug, who will be hosting a living history camp.
Normal zoo admission applies.
📸: The Guild of St. Edmund
We’re welcoming local re-enactment group, The Guild of St. Edmund, on Sat 30 & Sun 31 Aug, who will be hosting a living history camp.
Normal zoo admission applies.
📸: The Guild of St. Edmund
August 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Visitors can step back in time during a medieval weekend in the castle courtyard later this month.
We’re welcoming local re-enactment group, The Guild of St. Edmund, on Sat 30 & Sun 31 Aug, who will be hosting a living history camp.
Normal zoo admission applies.
📸: The Guild of St. Edmund
We’re welcoming local re-enactment group, The Guild of St. Edmund, on Sat 30 & Sun 31 Aug, who will be hosting a living history camp.
Normal zoo admission applies.
📸: The Guild of St. Edmund
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Andy Serkis delivered one of the most groundbreaking performances in cinema as Gollum/Sméagol. 🎬
This mirror scene from The Two Towers remains one of the most iconic moments in film history. 🙌
This mirror scene from The Two Towers remains one of the most iconic moments in film history. 🙌
July 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Andy Serkis delivered one of the most groundbreaking performances in cinema as Gollum/Sméagol. 🎬
This mirror scene from The Two Towers remains one of the most iconic moments in film history. 🙌
This mirror scene from The Two Towers remains one of the most iconic moments in film history. 🙌
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Sprout wants to join in with the Easter bonnet parade fun and games! 🐣
April 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Sprout wants to join in with the Easter bonnet parade fun and games! 🐣
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Come and join us later this month for a discounted day of family fun, as we celebrate St George’s Day!
We'll be hosting entertainment in the castle courtyard between 3-7pm on Sat 26 & Sun 27 April.
For more information visit: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/st-georges-d...
We'll be hosting entertainment in the castle courtyard between 3-7pm on Sat 26 & Sun 27 April.
For more information visit: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/st-georges-d...
April 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Come and join us later this month for a discounted day of family fun, as we celebrate St George’s Day!
We'll be hosting entertainment in the castle courtyard between 3-7pm on Sat 26 & Sun 27 April.
For more information visit: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/st-georges-d...
We'll be hosting entertainment in the castle courtyard between 3-7pm on Sat 26 & Sun 27 April.
For more information visit: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/st-georges-d...
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Happy 13th Birthday to João, our handsome male Sumatran tiger. 🎂
March 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Happy 13th Birthday to João, our handsome male Sumatran tiger. 🎂
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DZC keepers served up a delicious gir-afternoon tea for mother-of-one Josie ahead of this weekend’s Mother’s Day celebrations.
Don’t forget mums go free on Saturday 29 and Sunday, March 30.
Tickets need to pre-booked in advance here: onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/DudleyZoo/se...
Don’t forget mums go free on Saturday 29 and Sunday, March 30.
Tickets need to pre-booked in advance here: onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/DudleyZoo/se...
March 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Today’s sunshine has brought out our two little secrets – a pair of baby wolverines!
The adorable kits are the first offspring of mum, Helga and dad, Floki, but they’re also the first wolverines to be born here in DZC’s history.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wolverine-ba...
The adorable kits are the first offspring of mum, Helga and dad, Floki, but they’re also the first wolverines to be born here in DZC’s history.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wolverine-ba...
March 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Congratulations to March's Animal of the Month... Flop the Humboldt Penguin
She was nominated by her keepers, because after her eventful year during which she lost & rediscovered her waddle, Flop, has graduated to the main penguin colony to re-join our other Humboldts!
She was nominated by her keepers, because after her eventful year during which she lost & rediscovered her waddle, Flop, has graduated to the main penguin colony to re-join our other Humboldts!
March 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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March 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Topping up the bird feeders and this little one was singing away to me (probably telling me to hurry up 😄)
#nature #spring #birds #lovemygarden #outdoors
#nature #spring #birds #lovemygarden #outdoors
March 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Topping up the bird feeders and this little one was singing away to me (probably telling me to hurry up 😄)
#nature #spring #birds #lovemygarden #outdoors
#nature #spring #birds #lovemygarden #outdoors
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We’re hiring – would you love to join the zoo crew?
We’re looking to recruit people for our busy Customer Services Team, including operators for our vintage chairlift ride.
Find out more about the jobs here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/contact/jobs...
We’re looking to recruit people for our busy Customer Services Team, including operators for our vintage chairlift ride.
Find out more about the jobs here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/contact/jobs...
March 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We’re hiring – would you love to join the zoo crew?
We’re looking to recruit people for our busy Customer Services Team, including operators for our vintage chairlift ride.
Find out more about the jobs here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/contact/jobs...
We’re looking to recruit people for our busy Customer Services Team, including operators for our vintage chairlift ride.
Find out more about the jobs here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/contact/jobs...
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Calling little book worms… could you possibly help us fill our empty bunny book shelves in the farm barn with your unwanted animal-themed books?
Any donations of children's animal stories can be dropped off at the Safari Shop up until Monday 31 March.
Any donations of children's animal stories can be dropped off at the Safari Shop up until Monday 31 March.
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Calling little book worms… could you possibly help us fill our empty bunny book shelves in the farm barn with your unwanted animal-themed books?
Any donations of children's animal stories can be dropped off at the Safari Shop up until Monday 31 March.
Any donations of children's animal stories can be dropped off at the Safari Shop up until Monday 31 March.
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Our open-air cinema nights are back for 2025, so come and join us this summer in the grounds of Dudley Castle, as we get set to screen two iconic movies - Shaun of the Dead & Labyrinth.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/cinema-night...
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/cinema-night...
March 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our open-air cinema nights are back for 2025, so come and join us this summer in the grounds of Dudley Castle, as we get set to screen two iconic movies - Shaun of the Dead & Labyrinth.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/cinema-night...
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/cinema-night...
March 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Benji’s going nutty for walnuts!
Our 47-year-old Bornean orangutan has been tucking into the nuts as special treats. He loves cracking the shells and delicately extracting the tasty centre!
Our 47-year-old Bornean orangutan has been tucking into the nuts as special treats. He loves cracking the shells and delicately extracting the tasty centre!
March 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Boop!
It was a shiny, sloth nose!
Were you correct with your guess?
It was a shiny, sloth nose!
Were you correct with your guess?
March 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Boop!
It was a shiny, sloth nose!
Were you correct with your guess?
It was a shiny, sloth nose!
Were you correct with your guess?
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Some Sunday fun!
What’s this close up photograph of and what animal does it belong to?
Check back at 3pm for the answer!
What’s this close up photograph of and what animal does it belong to?
Check back at 3pm for the answer!
March 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Some Sunday fun!
What’s this close up photograph of and what animal does it belong to?
Check back at 3pm for the answer!
What’s this close up photograph of and what animal does it belong to?
Check back at 3pm for the answer!
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The Lord of the Rings fan Loïc J. Lopez stepped into New Zealand by visiting the locations where the trilogy was filmed.
Just imagine being there and enjoy the video. 🤩
Just imagine being there and enjoy the video. 🤩
March 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The Lord of the Rings fan Loïc J. Lopez stepped into New Zealand by visiting the locations where the trilogy was filmed.
Just imagine being there and enjoy the video. 🤩
Just imagine being there and enjoy the video. 🤩
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We’re starting to spot the first signs of spring on-site! 🌱
February 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our male Patagonian sealion, Oba.
Read more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/sad-news-abo...
Read more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/sad-news-abo...
February 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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We're congratulating our Animals of the Month...
Danzo and Candice the dwarf crocodiles.🐊
Keepers nominated Danzo and Candice as they have been really well behaved while they carried out maintenance work and added extra house plants in to their habitat.
Danzo and Candice the dwarf crocodiles.🐊
Keepers nominated Danzo and Candice as they have been really well behaved while they carried out maintenance work and added extra house plants in to their habitat.
February 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We're congratulating our Animals of the Month...
Danzo and Candice the dwarf crocodiles.🐊
Keepers nominated Danzo and Candice as they have been really well behaved while they carried out maintenance work and added extra house plants in to their habitat.
Danzo and Candice the dwarf crocodiles.🐊
Keepers nominated Danzo and Candice as they have been really well behaved while they carried out maintenance work and added extra house plants in to their habitat.
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Hello Bluesky! 👋
Can we join the fun?!
Can we join the fun?!
February 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Hello Bluesky! 👋
Can we join the fun?!
Can we join the fun?!
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February 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM