DUDLEY Zoo is planning a trip down memory lane to mark its 80th anniversary.

Visitors and former staff members have been asked to send in their favourite memories, photos, film footage and memorabilia from the last eight decades ahead of the milestone in May.

Rachel Hickman, the zoo's media and communications officer, said: “Dudley Zoo turning 80 is a fantastic opportunity to not only commemorate our continuing success but also mark the changes over the years.

“We’ll be sharing some of our own memories from the zoo archives, but we’re keen to learn your stories and recollections and hear how Dudley Zoo has played its part in your history.”

Anniversary submissions should be emailed to memories@dudleyzoo.org.uk or sent to Dudley Zoological Gardens, Castle Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4QF before the end of February.