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Closed 21/09/2022
Dudley & West Midlands Zoological Society

COVID-19 Animal Care Fund

Dudley Zoo and Castle runs as a not-for-profit charity relying on ticket sales in order to operate and care for our many endangered species. Due to the Covid19 virus we are hoping your support could see us through these troubling times.
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We reopened in April 2021 after another prolonged lockdown

During the last 12 months, we were closed for seven, which forced further financial strains on our charity, as animal care costs continued as normal.

As a not-for-profit charity, which relies on ticket sales, we are hoping the public will continue to support us through these uncertain times by considering making a donation to our Justgiving appeal.

Every donation makes a real difference and will be gratefully received.

Thank you in advance for your support and we hope to welcome you to Dudley Zoo and Castle soon!

Did you know?

The upkeep and care of one lemur costs £1 a day and an ape is £5 per day

To care for the giraffes for one day costs £15

The upkeep of the sloth for one week costs £20

To care for the lions for one week costs £100

To care for the sea lions for one week costs £250

To feed and care for our penguins for one month costs £1,200

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About the charity

DZC is not only home to a large collection of endangered species, but also an 11th century castle, the world's largest single collection of Tecton buildings, and an important geological site. DZC has something to offer all - and a chance to get closer to some of the world's rarest animals.

Donation summary

Total raised
£52,845.77
+ £9,317.74 Gift Aid
Online donations
£52,845.77
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£49,972.01
Donations via fundraisers
£2,873.76

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