Dudley Zoo, Dudley

Name: Dudley Zoo
Address: 2 The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4QB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1384 215313

#8 among attractions in Dudley

Forts and castles, Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities

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Dudley Zoological Gardens is a 40-acre zoo 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 Justin receivership in 1977 and was purchased by Dudley Metropolitan Council. Dudley Zoo is now operated by Dudley and West Midlands Zoological Society, founded in 1978 and a registered charity. The gardens also hosts multiple events. ()

Opened: 1937 (87 years ago)Animals: 940Species: 163Elevation: 620 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°30'50"N, 2°4'38"W

Address

2 The BroadwayDudley (Castle and Priory)Dudley DY1 4QB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1384 215313

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Dudley Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Castle, JB's, Dudley Council House.

0.5 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
14 min walk • The Black Country Living Museum is a vibrant open-air museum nestled in the heart of Dudley, England, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the industrial past of the West Midlands. This expansive museum, spread over 26 acres, is dedicated to preserving the rich...
~600 ftW
Forts and castles, Casino, Gambling
Dudley Castle, Dudley
3 min walk • Dudley Castle is a ruined fortification in the town of Dudley, West Midlands, England. Originally a wooden motte and bailey castle built soon after the Norman Conquest, it was rebuilt as a stone fortification during the twelfth century but subsequently demolished on the orders of King Henry II.
~330 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
JB's, Dudley
2 min walk • JB's Dudley, usually known simply as JB's, was a nightclub and live music venue located on Castle Hill near the centre of Dudley, West Midlands. Originally opened on a different site in 1969, it claimed to be the longest-running live music venue in the United Kingdom, and hosted early performances by acts such as Dire Straits and U2.
~1760 ftSW
City hall
Dudley Council House, Dudley
9 min walk • Dudley Council House is a municipal building in Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, England. The Council House, which is the meeting place of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is a Grade II listed building.
0.4 miNW
Monastery, Park
Priory Park, Dudley
11 min walk • Dudley Priory is a dissolved priory in Dudley, West Midlands, England. The ruins of the priory are located within Priory Park, alongside the Priory Estate, and is both a scheduled monument and Grade I listed.
~1020 ftSW
Church
Church of St Edmund, Dudley
5 min walk • The Church of Saint Edmund is a parish church on Castle Street in Dudley, West Midlands, England. It is known locally as "Bottom Church", as opposed to St Thomas's parish church in High Street which is known as "Top Church".
1.2 miNW
Park
Black Country Geopark, Dudley
30 min walk • The Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark is a geopark in the Black Country, a part of the West Midlands region of England. Having previously been an ‘aspiring Geopark’, it was awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status on 10 July 2020.
0.4 miW
Museum
Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, Dudley
11 min walk • Dudley Museum and Art Gallery was a public museum and art gallery located in the town centre of Dudley in the West Midlands, England. It was opened in 1883, situated within buildings on St James's Road, and remained at that site until its closure in 2016.
1.2 miN
Canal
Boat Gauging House, Dudley
32 min walk • The Boat Gauging House is a building in Tipton, West Midlands, England. It is situated by the Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and was used for calibrating new canal boats in order later to ascertain the weight of cargo carried.
1 miN
Park, Town
Tipton Green, Dudley
26 min walk • Tipton Green is the central area of Tipton, a town in the West Midlands of England. It was heavily developed for heavy industry and housing during the 19th century, as Tipton was one of the most significant towns during the Industrial Revolution.
1 miNE
Park, Playground
Victoria Park, Birmingham
26 min walk • Victoria Park is a public park situated in Tipton, West Midlands, England. It was opened on 29 July 1901 and named in honour of Queen Victoria, who had died in January of that year. 860 people in the Tipton area had signed a petition in 1893 for the development of a town park...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dudley Zoo open?

Dudley Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dudley Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Dudley Castle, Dudley (3 min walk), Church of St Edmund, Dudley (5 min walk), Dudley Council House, Dudley (9 min walk), Dudley Railway Tunnel, Dudley (10 min walk).

How to get to Dudley Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dudley Zoo:

Bus

Castle Hill / Trindle Rd • Lines: 229 (2 min walk)
Tipton Rd / Castle Gate • Lines: 229 (4 min walk)

Train

Tipton (32 min walk)
Dudley Port (35 min walk)