He founded what are now called the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Durrell Wildlife Park on the Channel Island of Jersey in 1959, but is perhaps best remembered for writing a number of books based on his life as an animal collector and enthusiast.
He founded what are now called the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust on the Channel Island of Jersey in 1959. He founded what are now called the Durrell Wildlife Park on the Channel Island of Jersey in 1959. He is perhaps best remembered for writing a number of books. These books are based on his life as an animal collector. These books are based on his life as enthusiast.