International Training Centre

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The International Training Centre is situated at Durrell wildlife park (formerly known as Jersey Zoo) in Jersey, headquarters to Durrell Wildlife Conservation. Durrell wildlife park is a world renowned conservation park containing over 130 species including some of the most threatened birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles in the world.

Les Noyers was purchased in 1979 with the express intention of developing a residential programme of endangered species recovery training. Since that time we have trained more than 2800 conservationists from 128 countries in how to save species from extinction.

Participants on our courses spend time in the conservation park learning first hand from Durrell staff about the husbandry techniques, veterinary care and welfare of our exotic collection. Most importantly you will learn how ex-situ management of endangered species can support their recovery in the wild.

We run 45 projects in 14 countries worldwide. Many of the staff involved in our overseas conservation projects are based at the our wildlife park. Consequently participants on ITC courses will be exposed to the realities of endangered species and habitat recovery projects through lectures, seminars, problem solving activities and skills training direct from our field staff.

Facilities

“The International Training Centre is a great facility complete with computer room, lecture theatre and animal exhibits. Everything is in one place!”
ACH course participant, 2008

Learning
The Hastings Lecture Theatre is a purpose built lecture room with tiered seating and desk space for 54 people. White boards, flip charts, projection screen and LCD projectors are available in our lecture theatre and classroom.

Researching
Our computer lab is equipped with 20 computers all with internet connection and a range of specialist software relevant to conservation.

Reflecting
The classroom and additional breakout rooms are perfect for small group work and private study.

Discussing
There are two libraries with over 11,000 volumes including peer reviewed journals, newsletters and popular magazines. These publications can be searched remotely via our computer suite.

Accommodation

For ITC students and public accommodation.

“Staying at Les Noyers is ideal, both for access to the wildlife park facilities and for maximising immersion in the course. The facilities provided are excellent.”
ESR course participant, 2007

Les Noyers is a traditional Jersey farmhouse, located in the north western corner of the Durrell site.

As well as housing the ITC, Les Noyers includes our on-site accommodation and dining facilities.

We have 10 hostel style rooms (including two singles) capable of hosting up to 23 people. We also have a sitting room, private study rooms and a dining room. Our resident hostel manager, Joshua Kogi, is a trained chef and enjoys preparing large meals!

Having now catered for participants from all over the world, Josh is well-versed in preparing exotic dishes and meeting varied dietary requirements.

We offer full board accommodation during our courses, although fee paying participants can choose to go half board or self catering.

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