Dudley Zoo reveals its top adopted animal
Dudley Zoo has revealed its female red panda, Ember, is the most popular animal for the third year running.
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According to the popular attraction, its marketing team sent out more adoption packages for the three-year-old during 2024 than any other animal on site.
But collectively, the zoo’s Humboldt penguins also proved incredibly popular, with individual favourites including Bluey, Bandit, Bingo and Bowser.
Staff also revealed Flop, the zoo’s special penguin who lost her waddle, received lots of new fans over the festive season.
Dudley Zoo and Castle's marketing manager, Andrea Hales, said: “Red panda, Ember, definitely continues to dominate the adoption list alongside our penguins, while giraffes, Kira and Josie, also proved popular over Christmas too.”
A spokesperson for Dudley Zoo and Castle, said: "The zoo has a wide array of its animals available for adoption, including reptiles, cats, primates and birds, with the personalised packages all lasting 12 months, making them great gifts for any occasion.
"All funds raised through the adoption scheme go towards the zoo’s conservation work supporting animal projects around the world and closer to home.2
For more information, visit dudleyzoo.org.uk.
