Dudley Zoological Gardens' website went gold in the prestigious Black Country Hotel & Tourism Awards.

The zoo CEO Peter Suddock, said: "We are delighted with the award. It's the fourth year running we have picked up a top trophy and everyone at the zoo is over the moon".

The awards ceremony saw more than 200 tourism personnel attending the black tie event.

The evening celebrated the quality, excellence & uniqueness of the region's tourism venues, its products and its people.

Mr Suddock added: "The website has grown to be a huge part of our business and is updated regularly with all out news and events. We've had lots of positive feedback and it's fantastic that the zoo team's efforts have been recognised in these prestigious awards".

Design 29 have been responsible for managing the site
content, shopping facilities and web graphics for over
six years. The site is currently undergoing a major
re-design, built around a new operating structure.