I remember Dudley Zoo, took my two and my nephew there for the day..1962 or 63..
By the stairs I think you mentioned was the Elephant house, I looking after
three nippers it did,nt register that the Elephants where coming out.........
The main elephant came towards me waving its trunk and hooting thats
the only word I can use, I dropped the pushchair forgot the kids and shot
up those stairs jet propelled, tell you what I would have a won a gold at
any Olympics. They are much to big to argue with.....give me a mouse any day.