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Dudley Zoo & Castle

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BEST FOR

Ages 0+

ENTRY

from £15.40

SETTING

Outdoors

WHERE

Dudley

What it’s like

Zoo and castle in Dudley - animals for Birmingham day-trips. Soft Play N.

Dudley Zoo & Castle - animals and castle grounds for a Black Country day from Birmingham or Coventry.

Book tickets online. Parking nearby.

Soft Play N - Zoos & Wildlife primary. Soft Play never.

What’s on here

Facilities

Parking
Toilets
Baby change
Café
Restaurant
Food on site
Picnic area
Picnics allowed
Gift shop
Outdoor play
Party rooms
Birthday parties
Membership scheme
School visits
Group bookings
Public transport nearby
First aid
Vegetarian options
Booking required

Plan your visit

Do we need to book ahead?

Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.

How much does Dudley Zoo & Castle cost?

Entry starts from £15.40. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café and a restaurant, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?

Yes, there's baby change.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties, private party rooms and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.

What ages is it best for?

The venue pitches it at ages 0+.

Is it indoors?

No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.

How do we find it?

Castle Hill, Dudley DY1 4QF. Car park sat-nav DY1 4AL via Tipton Road. Entrance via Safari Gift Shop. Parking token £4.

Areas to explore

  • 'Ow Bin Ya' Sands

    outdoors

    Beach themed area with buckets and spades, giant deckchairs, play equipment and picnic tables.

  • Dudley Castle

    outdoors

    11th century castle with keep, courtyard and narrow steep staircase to climb for views.

  • Farm and Barn

    outdoors

    Farmyard area with pygmy goats, micro-pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits and wallabies.

  • Lemur Wood

    outdoors

    One-acre walkthrough experience with free-roaming black-and-white and ring-tailed lemurs. Not pushchair accessible.

  • Outdoor Playgrounds

    outdoors

    Castle themed playground with climbing frame, swings, slides, a clatterbridge and climbing wall, plus other play areas around the site.

  • Reptile House

    indoors

    Houses snakes, iguanas, lizards, dwarf crocodiles, turtles and tortoises, open from 11am daily.

Experiences

  • Animal Experiences

    Animal encounter experiences available to book.

  • Be a Zoo Keeper Experience

    Be a zoo keeper for the day, for adults or children.

  • Castle Creatures

    Attraction within the castle grounds, open 11am to 5pm daily.

  • Fun Fair

    outdoors

    Seasonal fun fair operating weekends and regional school holidays, weather permitting.

  • Lorikeet Lookout

    outdoors

    Walkthrough exhibit where visitors feed free-flying rainbow lorikeets with nectar pots costing £2 each, open from 11am daily.

Animals

  • Bush Dogs

    Bush dog enclosure home to Diego, Pablo, Bruno, Carlos and parents Dora and Twenké.

  • Orangutan Habitat

    Home to Bornean orangutans including Jim, Joe, Jazz, Sprout, Djimat and Benji.

Also on site

  • Carte D'or Beach Hut

    Ice cream and cold drinks kiosk located at the Beach.

  • MADE Kiosks

    Cafe kiosk located outside the Bird Aviaries.

  • Queen Mary Restaurant / The Oak Kitchen

    Licensed restaurant with indoor seating, open daily from 10am until 90 minutes before the zoo closes.

  • Sea Lion Kiosk

    Kiosk next to the Oak Kitchen selling ice creams, cold drinks and snacks.

  • The Courtyard Cafe and Tea Room

    Licensed cafe in the grounds of Dudley Castle, open mainly during summer and school holidays.

  • The Watering Hole

    Outdoor food and drink kiosk near the Safari Gift Shop, open mainly during summer and school holidays.

Rides

  • Chairlift

    min 120cm · ages 7+ · thrill 2/5 · outdoors

    Vintage chairlift ride to the top of Castle Hill, seasonal, height and age restrictions apply.

  • Land Train (Dotto)

    outdoors

    Land train carrying passengers from the entrance to the castle at the heart of the zoo site, running roughly every 20 minutes.

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