Grade II listed · Dudley

Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House

Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House is a Grade II listed building in Dudley, first listed on 18 November 1986. It is one of 245 Grade II entries among 270 listed buildings in Dudley; 75% of Dudley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279273
Date first listed	18 November 1986
Local planning authority	Dudley
Location	52.51366, -2.07989 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279273

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House

Name	Grade	Distance
Elephant House at Dudley Zoo	II	82 m
Kiosk to South of Bear Pit at Dudley Zoo	II*	82 m
Polar Bear Pit and Lion and Tiger Ravines, Dudley Zoo	II*	97 m
Fellows Club	II	109 m
2, the Broadway	II	129 m
Zoo Education Department and Visitor Shelter at Dudley Zoo	II	142 m
St Edmund'S Church of England School	II	155 m
6, 7 and 7a, the Broadway	II	156 m
Statue of the Earl of Dudley	II	157 m
Entrance Gateway at Dudley Zoo	II*	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House listed?

Yes. Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279273, first listed on 18 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Meerkat Enclosure at Dudley Zoo Approximately 2 Yards to East of Reptile House?

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.