2025 is a landmark year. It marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Gerald Durrell, a man whose passion and vision transformed the way the world thinks about wildlife conservation. It is also the year Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust concludes their Rewild Our World strategy — a bold commitment to creating lasting change for threatened species and the wild places they call home.
Join us at Jersey Opera House as we honour a century of Gerald Durrell and celebrate the extraordinary legacy he left behind — one that continues to inspire action for wildlife across the globe.
The evening will feature Honorary Director of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Dr Lee Durrell, in conversation with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on why Gerald’s extraordinary vision is still relevant today and how his pioneering approach will continue to guide the Trust for the next 100 years.
We will also hear from Dr Mike Hudson, Director of Conservation Knowledge at Durrell, who will share ‘stories of change’, demonstrating the meaningful difference the organisation’s Rewild our World strategy has made to species, people and places since 2017 and how we will build on this into the future.
Tickets:
Booking is required.
£12 for non-members.
Free for Durrell Members – one ticket per member. Tickets must be booked directly through our Box Office by calling 01534 511115 or emailing [email protected]. You must quote your Durrell membership number at the time of booking.
Public doors 4:40pm. Auditorium doors open 5:10pm, all guests to be seated by 5.40pm
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