Grade II* listed · Dudley

Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo

Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo is a Grade II* listed building in Dudley, first listed on 20 August 1970. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 270 listed buildings in Dudley; 24% of Dudley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1076027
Date first listed	20 August 1970
Local planning authority	Dudley
Location	52.51425, -2.08094 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076027

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo

Name	Grade	Distance
Kiosk to South of Bear Pit at Dudley Zoo	II*	53 m
Zoo Education Department and Visitor Shelter at Dudley Zoo	II	76 m
Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House	II	97 m
Sea Lion Pools at Dudley Zoo	II	138 m
Elephant House at Dudley Zoo	II	154 m
Fellows Club	II	166 m
Castle Restaurant at Dudley Zoo	II	173 m
2, the Broadway	II	174 m
6, 7 and 7a, the Broadway	II	200 m
270-272, Castle Street	II	218 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo listed?

Yes. Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1076027, first listed on 20 August 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dudley, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.