This summer, Dudley Zoo and Castle will launch a brand new event, ‘The Festival of Change’, as it looks to inspire visitors into committing to make a difference for local wildlife.

The attraction will be holding a two-day community event in the castle courtyard from on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June 2026. 

The festival has been made possible thanks to funding from the Richardson Brothers Foundation.

Throughout the event, which will be hosted by DZC staff and feature a number of external conservation partners, visitors can take part in a variety of workshops and hands-on wildlife-based activities including bird and bat box building, bee hotel, seed ball and recycled bird feeder making, which can all be taken away and used to benefit native wildlife at home.

Jack Williams, DZC’s Conservation and Development Coordinator said: “The Festival of Change has been an idea we have hoped to realise for many years and we are incredibly grateful to the Richardson Brothers Foundation for their support in enabling us to bring it to life.  Their funding will allow us to create a positive event for all ages of our local community, that inspires action for wildlife and optimism for the future.”

Rachel Brown, Trustee at the Richardson Brothers Foundation, added: “The Foundation is really pleased to be working with Dudley Zoo and Castle on this exciting weekend.  We’re especially keen to encourage local children and young people to get involved with conservation projects and to make the most of the natural environment around them.”

The Festival of Change will form part of the zoo’s general daily admission, however DZC will also be working with partners to provide reduced entry for certain community groups, including home educated children.