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As we reflect on the life of our Founder, Gerald Durrell, and the dramatic changes to the natural world in the 100 years since his birth, we celebrate the extraordinary impact of the Rewild Our World strategy.  

Every success is possible thanks to our people. The passion and commitment of the dedicated team at Durrell, who devote their lives to saving species, ensure that Gerry’s vision continues to thrive. 

10. Gerald And Lee Durrell Training DESMAN Students At Durrell Conservation Academy, Early Mid 80S
“Gerald Durrell knew that conservation depends primarily on people, and it was his great gift that he could bring together the right people to make conservation happen.  Our Durrell family embraces employees, volunteers and supporters, from scientists and animal carers to community leaders, teachers and the next generation who all hold the future in their hands.”   


Dr Lee Durrell, MBE, Honorary Director of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust 

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People are our greatest investment.


People drive change. They are the keepers who care for some of the rarest species in the world, the patrollers who safeguard precious ecosystems, and the ecologists who monitor fragile habitats. Together, they strive to recover ecosystems and save species from extinction.


Investing in our people means equipping them with the expertise, knowledge, and tools needed to make conservation possible.  

Each role is unique, yet together we are Durrell. 

Donate today

Will you help us empower the visionaries, protectors, and pioneers of conservation?

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A £50 gift could help to support a keeper at Jersey Zoo safeguard the vulnerable lesser night gecko from Mauritius.

The keeper monitors rescued geckos and their eggs in our bio-secure breeding facility, matches temperature and light cycles to natural seasons, checks hatchling health, and prepares eggs for reintroduction. These actions support the survival of the species, preserving genetic diversity and ensuring that eggs can be safely returned to Mauritius, to rebuild a resilient wild population.
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A £100 gift could contribute to the work of an ecologist at our Dalnacardoch Estate in the Scottish Cairngorms – Durrell’s largest ever restoration programme at 7,500 hectares.

The ecologist carries out surveys, maps degraded peatlands, monitors vegetation and hydrology, and tracks wildlife returning to the estate. This work guides the restoration of peatlands, native woodlands, montane scrub, heath, and freshwater habitats, helping iconic species such as golden eagles, ptarmigan, pine martens, mountain hares, and rare insects to flourish.
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A £500 gift could help support a ranger from the local community at Lake Sofia in Madagascar, dedicated to saving the world’s rarest duck, the Critically Endangered Madagascar pochard.

The ranger surveys the lake to count and monitor the ducks, maintains floating feeding platforms, records water levels and vegetation health, and patrols the wetlands to prevent fishing or land clearance. They support the survival of the pochards, ensuring the ducks have safe, healthy habitats in which to feed, breed, and thrive.
Amplify your impact

If you are an individual or organisation that wants to explore bespoke opportunities to make meaningful change and share in the joy of saving species from extinction, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact:

Stephen Chamberlain, Head of Philanthropy

stephen.chamberlain@durrell.org | +44 (0)20 3816 3876 

Learn more about philanthropy