Grade II* listed · Dudley

Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures)

Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures) 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	Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1227748
Date first listed	20 August 1970
Local planning authority	Dudley
Location	52.51601, -2.07805 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1227748

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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 Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures)

Name	Grade	Distance
Kiosk to East of Former Brown Bear Pit at Dudley Zoo	II*	25 m
Tropical Bird House at Dudley Zoo	II*	82 m
Castle Restaurant at Dudley Zoo	II	113 m
Sea Lion Pools at Dudley Zoo	II	138 m
Zoo Education Department and Visitor Shelter at Dudley Zoo	II	208 m
Elephant House at Dudley Zoo	II	238 m
Former Station Cafe, now Safari Building, at Dudley Zoo	II	274 m
Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo	II*	277 m
Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House	II	289 m
Number 7 (In Grounds of Dudley Zoo to Right of Main Entrance)	II	300 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures) listed?

Yes. Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1227748, 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 Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures)?

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.