Grade II* listed · Dudley

Tropical Bird House at Dudley Zoo

Tropical Bird House at 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
FieldValue
NameTropical Bird House at Dudley Zoo
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1227761
Date first listed20 August 1970
Local planning authorityDudley
Location52.51635, -2.07911 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1227761

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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 Tropical Bird House at Dudley Zoo

NameGradeDistance
Brown Bear Ravine at Dudley Zoo (Including All Associated Structures)II*82 m
Castle Restaurant at Dudley ZooII94 m
Kiosk to East of Former Brown Bear Pit at Dudley ZooII*94 m
Sea Lion Pools at Dudley ZooII138 m
Zoo Education Department and Visitor Shelter at Dudley ZooII189 m
Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley ZooII*265 m
Elephant House at Dudley ZooII273 m
Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile HouseII304 m
Kiosk to South of Bear Pit at Dudley ZooII*315 m
Former Station Cafe, now Safari Building, at Dudley ZooII335 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Bird House at Dudley Zoo listed?
Yes. Tropical Bird House at Dudley Zoo is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1227761, 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 Tropical Bird House at 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.