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LOOKING BACK 1959-2019
LOOKING BACK
1959 – 2019
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Les Augres Manor
On 26th March 1959 Jersey Zoo opened its gates and this year we celebrate 60 years of saving species from extinction.
Opening day at the zoo 26 March 1959
The same spot 60 years later 26 March 2019
The 1959-60 all purpose Jersey Zoo vehicle
Our current Jersey Zoo bus
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
Gerald Durrell in front of the Manor House with two young gorillas 1977-78
Badongo, our silverback gorilla
