Walk on the Wild Side at Dudley Zoo

Last-minute entrants need to shake a leg as the annual sponsored walk takes place on Saturday (May 6).

The deadline for entries is Thursday afternoon (May 3), so there’s just enough time for walkers to dig out a fancy dress costume and add their support.

This is the fifth year the zoo has organised the 5km stroll around its 40-acre woodland hillside site in aid of its in-situ conservation projects and WildCats Conservation Alliance - a charity which supports wild tigers and Amur leopards.

The zoo's marketing manager, Andrea Hales, said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to join us for our Walk on the Wild Side and, if people are quick, there’s still a couple of days to get in on the act.

“There’s no minimum sponsorship but we are encouraging participants to raise at least £50 and there’s an exciting animal adoption prize on offer for the most money raised.”

The event is open to all ages and offers walkers a chance to see their favourite species around the zoo.

Onesies, fancy dress and any bright and colourful items of clothing are optional but very welcome.

The walk kicks off at 11am and registration costs £6 per adult and £3 per child (aged between three and 15).

Youngsters aged up to two go free and zoo admission is included.

Up to four spectators per booking will be admitted at a discounted rate of £7 per person but must be purchased in advance.

To sign up, visit dudleyzoo.org.uk.