Is Dudley worth a visit?

Dudley is a market town in the West Midlands, England, 6 miles southeast of Wolverhampton and 8 miles northwest of Birmingham. Historically part of Worcestershire, the town is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 79,379.

Is Dudley a nice place?

The historical capital of the Black Country, Dudley's rich industrial heritage was at the heart of the industrial revolution. The borough is a now a vibrant, multi-cultural hub with strong communities, beautiful parks and open spaces and a mix of shops and restaurants.

Why visit Dudley?

For a full, fun family day out, a trip to Dudley Zoo and Castle is a must! Dudley is also an ideal place to explore the region's canals, either by walking or cycling or taking a narrowboat tour through the historic Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust limestone caverns.

How long do people spend at Dudley Zoo?

We spent the whole day there. Recommend going!

Is Dudley Zoo big?

Dudley Zoo opened to the public in May 1937, constructed over 40 acres within a 200-acre densely-wooded site which includes an 11th century castle.

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What is the biggest zoo in Britain?

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Does Dudley Zoo have tigers?

Hi, my name is Joao and I am a male Sumatran Tiger. I live here at Dudley Zoo with my girlfriend, Daseep. I am very playful and enjoy chasing Daseep round our den!

Has Dudley Zoo got elephants?

The zoo continued to have elephants until 9 April 2003 when the zoo's last elephants, Flossie and Flora, were relocated to Planete Sauvage in south-west France. A miniature railway was added in 1938 with two locomotives constructed by G & S Light Engineering, of Stourbridge.

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.

How many hours do you need at Dudley Zoo?

- Dudley Zoo and Castle. “How long would you recommend is required to visit the zoo? ” If you take your time you could spend all day there, it's great.

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.

Why is Dudley called black country?

The Black Country gained its name in the mid nineteenth century due to the smoke from the many thousands of ironworking foundries and forges plus also the working of the shallow and 30ft thick coal seams.

Are there still penguins at Dudley Zoo?

The spread of the disease in January 2022 killed 65 of the zoo's 70 Humboldt penguins. Dudley Zoo had gradually been rebuilding the colony since the outbreak with five new arrivals between March and October. The latest 21 additions, from South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria, bolstered the zoo's penguin colony to 31.

What is the crime rate in Dudley?

Annual crime rate in Dudley postcode area is 45.5 crimes per annum per 1000 workday people as of January 2024. Compared to the national crime rate, Dudley's crime rate is at 128%. Violent crime makes up 39.9% of all crimes reported in the postcode area.

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Is Dudley the biggest town in England?

It is the second largest town in the United Kingdom, behind Reading and the largest settlement in the UK without its own university. Dudley is part of the West Midlands conurbation, and is located south of Wolverhampton.

Can you visit Dudley Castle without the zoo?

Dudley Bus Station is a short 2-minute walk from the entrance. Please note that admission to the castle is only available with a ticket to the zoo. However, special evening castle tours are offered during the summer months for those interested in visiting the castle without exploring the zoo.

Does Dudley Zoo have a castle?

DZC is unique . . . a zoo with hundreds of animals set around an 11th century castle incorporating the world's largest single collection of Tecton buildings and the country's only vintage chairlift – all sited on a 40-acre wooded hillside with a rich geological history.

Has Dudley Zoo got lions?

We're incredibly excited to welcome Keshari to Lion Ridge.

The three-year-old male Asiatic lion arrived from Edinburgh Zoo yesterday.

Does Dudley Zoo have pandas?

Ember the Red Panda - Dudley Zoo and Castle.

Does Dudley Zoo have bears?

This enclosure designed by Tecton for brown bears is one of the most dramatic buildings in our zoo. The structure made full use of a deep ravine to create a dramatic landscape from which the bears could be viewed.

Has any animal escaped from Dudley Zoo?

A snow leopard was shot dead after a zookeeper left the enclosure door open and it escaped. Dudley Zoo said eight-year-old Margaash was killed after getting free on 23 October when the zoo had closed and all visitors had left.

Does Dudley Zoo have giraffes?

Meet our keeper on the giraffe platform and help feed our three giraffes. Children must be 8 years and over. Booking is for 2 people. Includes Zoo admission.

Does Dudley Zoo have monkeys?

Go behind the scenes with our keeper and meet our group of Spider Monkeys. Get as close to these primates as our keepers do! Suitable for children 12 years and over.

Does Dudley Zoo have sloths?

Favourite Flo!

Flo, our female Linne's two-toed sloth has been named DZC's most adopted animal of 2021!