Welcome
DZC is unique… a home to more than 1300 animals, and has nigh on 200 species, including some of the rarest creatures on Planet Earth.
Hundreds of exotic and endangered animals inhabit an ancient wooded hillside, with a rich geological history, around the ruins of the 11th century Dudley Castle and share a site with the world’s largest single collection of Modernist Tecton structures – and the country’s only vintage chairlift!
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Retail ShopTicket DeskCourtyard CafeEntrance ToiletsCourtyard ToiletsQueen Mary Restaurant Disabled ToiletLorikeet Lookout toiletsThere is level access from the car park to:
Castle CourtyardHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Situated on the A461 (Castle Hill) 3 miles from M5 Junction 2. If you are travelling using a SATNAV then please use postcode DY1 4SQ.
Access to the car park is via Tipton Road (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.
Frequent bus service to Dudley from Dudley Port station.
Travel by taxi
Parking
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Ticket Desk
Things to See and Do
Retail Shop
Courtyard Cafe
The courtyard cafe is situated inside the Castle Courtyard grounds at the top of the Zoo. Although there are no steps, the access to this area is hilly and steep in parts.
Public toilet
Entrance Toilets
We now have a Changing Places toilet located at Lorikeet Lookout. A radar key will be required to access it.
Alternatively, there is another Changing Places toilet located a 7 minute walk away at Dudley Town Centre, 256 Castle Street, Dudley. Alternatively, Dudley Archive and Local History Centre, is also just a 10 minute walk from our main entrance at the end of our car park. Changing Places opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 - 4.30 pm, closed on Sundays.
Public toilet
Courtyard Toilets
Not accessible for mobility scooters.
We now have a Changing Places toilet located at Lorikeet Lookout. A radar key will be required to access it.
Alternatively, there is another Changing Places toilet located a 7 minute walk away at Dudley Town Centre, 256 Castle Street, Dudley. Alternatively, Dudley Archive and Local History Centre, is also just a 10 minute walk from our main entrance at the end of our car park. Changing Places opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 - 4.30 pm, closed on Sundays.
Public toilet
Queen Mary Restaurant Disabled Toilet
Also nappy changing cubicle.
We now have a Changing Places toilet located at Lorikeet Lookout. A radar key will be required to access it.
Alternatively, there is another Changing Places toilet located a 7 minute walk away at Dudley Town Centre, 256 Castle Street, Dudley. Alternatively, Dudley Archive and Local History Centre, is also just a 10 minute walk from our main entrance at the end of our car park. Changing Places opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 - 4.30 pm, closed on Sundays.
Public toilet
Lorikeet Lookout toilets
We now have a Changing Places toilet located at Lorikeet Lookout. A radar key will be required to access it. The Changing Places facility includes hoist, shower, changing bed, privacy screen, emergency cord, sink with hand rails and mirror and coat hooks.
Place to eat and drink
Queen Mary Restaurant
The Queen Mary Restaurant is situated outside the Castle Courtyard grounds at the top of the Zoo. Although there are no steps, the access to this area is hilly and steep in parts.
Go Wild Theatre
The Go Wild! Theatre is accessible just outside the Castle Courtyard grounds at the top of the Zoo. Although there are no steps, the access to this area is hilly and steep in parts.
Getting around outside
The garden areas are situated all around the Zoo. Although there are no steps, the access is hilly and steep in parts.
Picnic Area
Castle Courtyard
Customer care support
Electric Mobility Scooters £12 to hire with a £20 refundable deposit.
Manual wheelchairs free of charge with a £10 refundable deposit.
Please enquire at the Safari Gift Shop
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support