Dudley Zoo, Zoo in Dudley, England.
The 40-acre (16-hectare) facility houses over 1,500 animals from 200 species across densely wooded grounds surrounding an 11th-century castle, with habitats recreating environments from African savannas to Asian rainforests.
Earl William Humble Eric Ward founded the facility in 1937, commissioning architect Berthold Lubetkin to design thirteen modernist structures in reinforced concrete, which served as an air raid shelter during World War II before reopening in 1946.
The gardens contain twelve listed structures by the Tecton Group, forming one of Britain's most important collections of 1930s modernist architecture and attracting international attention for their innovative use of reinforced concrete.
Visitors can participate in keeper experiences, adopt animals, and explore both the grounds and castle ruins through various themed walking routes. The facility sits on a hillside with steep paths, and a chairlift provides accessible transport between levels.
The enclosures for snow leopards, tigers, and primates integrate into the medieval castle grounds, with animals living in and around the historic stone walls and towers, while lemurs inhabit the castle moats and climb among the Norman fortifications.
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