Reptiliary, Dudley Zoo, Dudley Castle

NOTES: The semi-circular tropical birds' house stands above another drum of smaller diameter that houses the zoo's electricity transformer. In 1985 a thorough restoration was carried out by the Planning and Architecture Department of Dudley Metropolitan Borough - the beginning of a long term project to renovate many of the 15 listed Lubetkin buildings at Dudley. The restoration was carried out with Lubetkin's advice and approval.

NOTES: Lubetkin and Tecton adapted a deep natural ravine to provide these three enclosures with the circular polar bear arena situated in the centre ringed by an elevated terrace. This terrace spanned the ravine and afforded excellent viewing facilities for spectators. In addition there were lower viewing areas and the lions and tigers could roam over the various concrete slabs placed at differing levels in the steeply-sided ravine. For the polar bears a diving ramp and an eight-foot deep swimming-pool were provided.

NOTES: A number of kiosks were scattered throughout the zoo grounds, the concrete roof slabs and steel supporting columns being standardised while the design of each kiosk and its adjoining barriers were varied to suit the particular needs of each site.