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

	Westhill Country Hotel Mont a Labbe, St Helier, JE2 3HB Distance: 2.7 miles
	Hotel de France St. Saviours Road, St Helier, JE1 7XP Distance: 2.9 miles
	The Savoy Rouge Bouillon, St Helier, JE2 3ZA Distance: 3.1 miles