ANIMAL talks and feeds, a prize trail and colouring fun are just some of the exciting activities Dudley Zoo is holding to celebrate Love Your Zoo week.

The campaign, which runs until Saturday (May 30), is run by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA).

Its aim is to encourage people to visit their local BIAZA zoos, aquariums and wildlife centres and not only have a fun day out, but also learn just how much they do for conservation, education and research.

Throughout the week there will be something for everyone at the zoo, from a love heart trail around the 40-acre site to learning about the importance of zoos and conservation through a packed programme of animal talks and feeds.

The Love Your Zoo trail involves visitors having to search for eight hidden hearts in a bid to win an animal adoption of their favourite zoo creature and there will be colouring activities for youngsters in the Farm Barn and Discovery Centre.

Also in the education block there will be a love wall where keepers and visitors can write messages on individual hearts which will be added to the Love DZG display.

Derek Grove, zoo director, said: “We are thrilled to be taking part in BIAZA’s Love Your Zoo campaign once again this year and are looking forward to showing our visitors why they should love visiting us and teaching them about the important work we do for wildlife.

”Dudley Zoo actively supports vital conservation programmes around the globe and helps secure a future for some of the rarest animals in the world.”

For more information on Love Your Zoo week visit www.biaza.org.uk/campaigns/love-your-zoo-week-2015.