DUDLEY Zoo's £295,000 anniversary revamp programme is under way, with contractors getting to work on a new-look home for the yellow-breasted capuchins.

The first stage of the site’s modernisation work includes a £20,000 rebuild of the outdoor area for the critically endangered primates.

The zoo's curator, Richard Brown, said: “Work is progressing really well. We’ve kept the capuchins inside while contractors have demolished the old exterior and are building the new enclosure, which will give the species lots of additional space when it’s finished.”

The house will also include a climbing frame and high platforms for the arboreal species, while new glass windows will enhance viewing opportunities for visitors.

As part of the revamp the six capuchins have also seen their indoor quarters doubled in size.

Richard added: “The work is all on schedule and is looking fantastic, so we hope to have the primates outside in their new enclosure in the next few weeks."