BE INSPIRED

We are so grateful to our fundraisers, members and sponsors and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us. We hope some of the ways supporters are helping to save wildlife will also inspire you.

INVESTEC JEWELS OF ASSAM BALL

April saw the return of our bi-annual ball, which was a celebration of Durrell’s 50-year commitment to rewilding the grasslands of Assam in Northern India. This show-stopping evening featured a live performance from Ronan Keating and raised £181,858 to continue our vital work saving the elusive pygmy hog and restoring the precious grasslands so that both people and wildlife can thrive.

Take to the turbo trainer for Durrell with Prosperity Day on Friday 15th July! Teams of three cyclists will statically cycle using 3D technology and race a gruelling virtual stage of the Tour de France. Since 2015, Prosperity Day has raised a fantastic £118,000 for charity, and this year we are delighted that they will donate 50% of the proceeds to Durrell. To find out more, visit www.prosperity247.com/prosperity-day or to register, email enquiries@prosperity247.com or call 01534 877247.

CARBONPASS APP

Connectivity is a vital part of island life and thanks to Ports of Jersey, you can now balance the carbon footprint of your travel via their innovative CarbonPass app, which supports our Rewild Carbon initiative. So, next time you travel through Jersey Airport or Harbour, make sure you download the app, pick your destination, and make your trip carbon neutral!

DRAGON FISH ROW

30-foot waves, 3,000 miles, two men, and potentially marlin! In December of 2022, Peter Wright and Steve Hayes will face the world’s toughest row across the Atlantic on behalf of Durrell. Peter and Steve want to use funds raised to support the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, where we are working alongside local partners to restore the rainforest habitat. All the best to Peter and Steve with their ultimate challenge! To support this epic challenge, visit www.dragonfishrow.com You’re never too young to become a Zoo Hero! Together, Ailsa, Olivia and Ella are the ‘The Charity Kids’ and are taking on several challenges to help charities across the island. Their quest began with a 6-mile walk from St Aubin to Corbiere and back, for which the Charity Kids raised an amazing £600 for Durrell. We wish Ailsa, Olivia and Ella the best of luck with their future fundraising!

BLUE ISLANDS’ CARBON NEUTRAL FLYING

Blue Islands takes us another step towards greener getaways by committing to making all their flights carbon neutral. Through their partnership with Durrell, the airline has given a contribution to Rewild Carbon, which will balance the emissions of every seat booked on their flights. This partnership means that plans to connect forest fragments in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil can be accelerated. Find out more at www.blueislands.com/ourplanet

YOU’RE CREATING…

A wilder, healthier, more colourful world

Thanks to our incredible members, we are delighted to share that we reached £1 million worth of memberships in 2021! We are so grateful to be a part of such a generous, caring community. With your memberships, we can continue our vital work both at Jersey Zoo and our rewilding sites around the world. To find out more about how your membership helps Durrell, please email us at supportercare@durrell.org Thank you to our Durrell family!