Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are two cafes on site, including the Café Firefly, which is open to non-visitors to the
park. For those who really want to experience the atmosphere of Durrell there are a num-
ber of luxurious camping pods available for hire.
The success of the captive breeding programme is illustrated by the changes in the numbers
of certain species. For example, the Mauritius Kestrel increased from 4 to 350 and the
Rodrigues Fruit Bat from 350 to 10,000.
During the course of the year there are a number of special events, which are designed to
raise funds to support the work that is being undertaken. This includes the Durrell Dash,
two running races of differing distances, it is normally held in October.
A visit to Durrell is a fascinating and educational experience for people of all ages.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Les Augres Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3
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Eric Young Orchid Foundation
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This is one of the world's finest collections of orchids,
developed in a series of glasshouses in Trinity, which were formally opened in June 2001.
The Foundation has exhibited at many of the major shows around the world, including the
Chelsea Flower Show.
Visitors are welcome to visit the exhibitions for most of the year from Wednesday to
Saturdays and there is an admission charge. Further information is available on their web-
site.
The Harbour Gallery
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Close to the harbour in St Aubin's, the Harbour Gallery is one of
the largest galleries in the Channel Islands. It shows the work of a number of local artists
as well as offering the opportunity to take part in a number of workshops. It is open 7 days
a week, all year round. Tel: 01534 743044.
Howard Davis Park
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This really is a green oasis in the urban heart of St Helier. The gar-
dens are simply stunning and this is just a great place to sit or for a bit of ideal wandering,
a large grass area is suitable for picnics. There is a café, a playground suitable for younger
children and toilets. At one end of the Park there is cemetery with the graves of British and
Allied servicemen who were killed during the Second World War.
