LOOKI NG BACK 1959 – 2019
On 26th March 1959 Jersey Zoo opened its gates and this year we celebrate 60 years of saving species from extinction.
PA I R S C L O C K W I S E F R O M TO P RIG H T Sir David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell with a young Sulawesi crested black macaque. One of Sulawesi crested black macaques Gerald and Lee Durrell with DESMAN students in mid 1980’s Our latest cohort of DESMAN students
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Gerald Durrell in front of the Manor House with two young gorillas, 1977-78 Badongo, our silverback gorilla The 1959-60 all purpose Jersey Zoo vehicle Our current Jersey Zoo bus Opening day at the zoo 26 March 1959 The same spot 60 years later 26 March 2019
