Jersey Zoo is a zoological park founded in 1959 by Gerald Durrell, a naturalist and writer, in the English Channel on the island of Jersey. It is under the management of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The park is set in 13 hectares of landscaped parkland and water gardens. The zoo's primary objective is to provide a safe and naturalistic environment for a diverse range of animal species, while also educating visitors about the importance of conservation and the preservation of biodiversity. Rare and endangered species have always been a focus of the Jersey Zoo. It has over 130 species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. One of the zoo's most significant achievements is its breeding program for endangered species. Through its collaboration with international conservation organizations, Jersey Zoo has successfully bred and reintroduced several species into the wild, including the Mauritian Pink Pigeon. Within the grounds there are over 50 nest boxes used by a variety of birds such as Barn Owls, kestrels, swallows, and House Martins. Other creatures commonly seen on the site include the Red Squirrel, Bank Vole and Short-Toed Treecreeper. The zoo's dedication to animal welfare is also evident in its state-of-the-art enclosures and facilities, which are designed to mimic the natural habitats of the animals. The zoo's veterinarians and animal care team work tirelessly to ensure that every animal receives the highest level of care, nutrition, and enrichment. This attention to detail has earned Jersey Zoo a reputation as one of the world's leading zoological institutions.
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Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Javan Green Magpie (Cissa thalassina) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Mindanao Bleeding-Heart Dove (Gallicolumba crinigera) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Stock Pigeon (Columba oenas) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Golden Helicon (Heliconius hecele) at the Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Menelaus Blue Morpho (Morpho menelaus) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Menelaus Blue Morpho (Morpho menelaus) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Menelaus Blue Morpho (Morpho menelaus) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Golden Poison Dart Frog (Phyllobates terribilis) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Turquoise Dwarf Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Black Howler (Alouatta caraya) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Pied Tamarin (Saguinus bicolor) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Livingstone's Fruit Bat (Pteropus livingstonii) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Sunda Wrinkled Hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Madagascar Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Sumatran Laughingthrush (Garrulax bicolor) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Blue-crowned Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus courtoisi) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
Emei Shan Iiocichla (Liocichla omeiensis) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)
White-crowned Robin-Chat (Cossypha albicapillus) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
White-necklaced Partridge (Arborophila gingica) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Chestnut-backed Thrush (Geokichla dohertyi) at Jersey Zoo in Jersey in the United Kingdom (2024)
Java Sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora) at Jersey Zoo on Jersey Island in the United Kingdom (2024)