Jersey Zoo

#463 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Top attraction, Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

Jersey Zoo is a zoological park established in 1959 on the island of Jersey in the English Channel by naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell. It is operated by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. It has approximately 169,000 visitors per year; visitor numbers tend to vary with the tourist trade to Jersey. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 26 March 1959 (65 years ago)Visitors per year: 169 thous.Animals: 1400Species: 130Elevation: 328 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°13'46"N, 2°4'24"W

Location

La Profonde RueJE3 5BP TrinityUnited Kingdom

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Day trips

Jersey Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mont Orgueil, Saint Thomas Church, La Hougue Bie, Parish Church of St Helier.

3.2 miSE
Castle with secret rooms and scenic views
Mont Orgueil
82 min walk • Mont Orgueil, a striking example of medieval architecture, stands guard over the eastern shores of Jersey in the Channel Islands, United Kingdom. This formidable castle, also known as Gorey Castle, has overseen the landscape since the 13th century, serving as a symbol...
3.2 miSW
Church
Saint Thomas Church, Saint Helier
81 min walk • Saint Thomas's Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in St. Helier, Jersey. It is the largest church in the Channel Islands, and first opened its doors in 1887.
2 miS
Neolithic tomb and archaeological finds
La Hougue Bie
52 min walk • La Hougue Bie is a historic site, with museum, in the Jersey parish of Grouville. La Hougue Bie is depicted on the 2010 issue Jersey 1 pound note.
3.5 miSW
Church
Parish Church of St Helier, Saint Helier
90 min walk • The Parish Church of St Helier is the parish church of the parish of Saint Helier, Jersey. It is a Church of England church, one of the twelve 'Ancient Parish Churches' of Jersey, and serves as the Island's civic church and Pro-Cathedral.
3.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Jersey Opera House, Saint Helier
89 min walk • The Jersey Opera House is a working theatre and opera house in La Vingtaine de la Ville, Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. The theatre building is administered by the States of Jersey but is managed by Jersey Opera House Limited. The current theatre director is Jasmine Hendry.
2.5 miNW
Harbor
Bonne Nuit
64 min walk • Bonne Nuit is a small natural harbour in the Vingtaine du Nord, Saint John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Both Bonne Nuit in French and Bouonne Niet in Jèrriais mean "good night", referring to the shelter sailors could rely on by overnighting in the harbour.
3.3 miS
Church
Grouville Church
84 min walk • Grouville Church is one of the twelve ancient parish churches in the island of Jersey; it is sited in the eastern parish of Grouville.
1.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pallot Heritage Steam Museum
40 min walk • The Pallot Heritage Steam Museum is a mechanical heritage museum located in Rue De Bechet in the Parish of Trinity on the island of Jersey.
3 miSE
Tower
Victoria Tower
77 min walk • Victoria Tower, Jersey, is a Martello tower that the British completed in 1837 and named after Queen Victoria, who succeeded to the Throne in that year.
3.4 miSW
49°11'37"N • 2°7'32"W
The Nigel Mansell Story, Saint Helier
87 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~390 ftSW
Manor house
Les Augrès Manor
2 min walk • Les Augrès Manor is a manor house on La Profonde Rue in the Vingtaine de Rozel in the parish of Trinity in Jersey. The present building mostly dates from the 19th century, although the site has medieval origins. It is a listed building.