Jersey Zoo, Channel Islands
Jersey Zoo is actually known as the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and was founded by famous writer and naturalist Gerald Durrell. In 1959 he bought the 16th century manor house with 32 acres of land that now form the headquarters of one of the leading conservation organisations.
Animals that have been saved from extinction include the Assam pygmy hog, St Lucia whiptail lizard and the Mallorcan midwife toad. Visitors can expect to see a variety of monkeys, and birds as well as Orangutans, Gorillas, Meerkats, reptiles and amphibians and bats.
If children still have excess energy after walking through the woods or the apple orchard they can then imitate the primates in the outdoor play area. Dogs (including assistance dogs) are not permitted at the trust.
Opening Times
Open daily (except Christmas day) from 9:30.
Summer closing time 18:00, winter closing time 17:00
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Ticket Prices
Adults - £11.90
Senior - £9.50
Student - £9.50
Child (4-16) - £8.40
Family (2+2) - £36.00
Under 4yrs - Free
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Disabled Facilities
Assistance dogs are not permitted
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More Information
Telephone:
01534 860000
Website:
www.durrell.org/
Hotels & Accomodation
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Westhill Country Hotel
Mont a Labbe, St Helier, JE2 3HB Distance: 2.7 miles |
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Hotel de France
St. Saviours Road, St Helier, JE1 7XP Distance: 2.9 miles |
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The Savoy
Rouge Bouillon, St Helier, JE2 3ZA Distance: 3.1 miles |
Location Map
Les Augrès Manor
La Profonde Rue
Trinity
Jersey
Channel Islands