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Lee Durrell: 'Before I came here, I thought the whole of Jersey was Gerry's zoo' | Channel Islands holidays | The Guardian
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Gerald Durrell with Lemurs at Jersey Zoo (now Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Stock Photo - Alamy
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Jersey Zoo - Gerald Durrell Statue at Entrance To Former Durrell Wildlife Park Editorial Photo - Image of conservationist, bronze: 97801831
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust - On this day in 1959, our Jersey Zoo headquarters opened its gates to visitors for the very first time! 🎉 For 63 years, we have been on
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