Durrell Wildlife Park Glamping

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Jersey Zoo is welcoming guests to stay on site at the Durrell Wildlife Camp, featuring luxury 'Pods'. Each unit has its own sleeping Pod with wood burner, kitchen and shower room grouped together on n individual decked platform. Freedom guests enjoy free unlimited access to the zoo during their stay.

The Pods are spacious dome-shaped luxury tents. Each Pod is approximately 18 foot wide by 10 foot high. The Pods are located near to the Lemur Lake exhibit and guests will be immersed in the atmosphere and sounds of the animals that surround them.

The entire camp can be hired exclusively for events such as weddings (which can also be held on site), for corporate team building events, special birthdays etc. Group bookings welcome of up to 20 adults. Early booking for all stays is essential.

Children of all ages most welcome.

This property does not allow pets.

This is a no smoking site.

Site open March to November 4, 5 & 6 night rates available, please enquire.

​​Jersey Zoo was established in 1959 by the naturalist and author Gerald Durrell (1925-1995).  It is operated by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.  Jersey Zoo has always concentrated on rare and endangered species.  It has mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, comprising over 130 species.  The zoo is world renowned for its essential breeding and conservation programmes and work overseas.  Being so much more than an average zoo, they renamed the park to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, but in 2017 they decided to revert to Jersey Zoo to ensure that visitors to the Island understood exactly what it entailed - but a visit is essential, as it is so much more than just a Zoo! 

AA RATING

Durrell are very happy "glampers" after being awarded the highest AA rating for their Wildlife Camp. An Inspector camped out at the park this summer and gave it 5 Green Pennants and says it was one of the best glamping sites he has ever inspected. Inspector Colin Church said: “From the moment I entered Durrell Wildlife Camp I knew this was going to be something special. The future for glamping is going to be all about improving levels of service and standards and Durrell is certainly at the forefront of this trend.

“Ashley and his team go out of their way to ensure their guests have a most memorable stay on this wonderful campsite – every family should visit Durrell!”

The camp that's nestled in the Park, was set up in 2012 with 12 luxury pods with their own facilities and views of Lemur Lake. Guests get free entry to the Park and can sign up to special dusk hours hosted by Durrell's keepers and to go "behind the scenes". There's no question of guests roughing it -  the Camp is equipped with all the creature comforts including a wood burning stove, personal open sun deck, private shower facilities and a separate kitchen. Durrell’s Accommodation Manager Ashley Mullins said: “It’s all about the personal touch at Durrell Wildlife Camp. We work very hard to make sure each and every guest has an unforgettable experience. We go out of our way to ensure our guests are happy and our service is second to none.

“We’re so pleased with our AA rating – it reflects the high levels of customer service and standards that we provide.”

Durrell is the winner of Caravan & Camping awards 2016-2017 Glamping site of the year award.

Pod: Approximately 18 foot by 10 foot.

Luxurious king -size double bed. Folding beds available for children under 16 in main Pod. An additional Teepee can be added to sleep up to 2 further children/teenagers for a supplement of £40 per night.

Cot available on request, no cot bedding is provided.

• Free Wi-Fi and Free entry into Jersey Zoo.
• There are 2 electric sockets in the kitchen and main sleeping pod.
• Bed linen and house towels included.
• Heating - each Pod has its own safe, clean, cosy heat providing stove. The first bag of logs is free! More can be purchased easily on site.
• Private cooking facilities - for culinary competent campers, we provide a two-ring stove, a toaster, a kettle and all the cookware, crockery and cutlery required to 'eat in' in your own private kitchen. There is room in the kitchen for the patio table and chairs to be brought inside in case of inclement weather.
• Private toilet and showering facilities - next to every Pod is its own dedicated shower, basin and toilet.... no queuing or sharing facilities at Durrell Wildlife Camp!
• Two of the Pods are designed for disabled access, featuring hand rails, entry ramps and specially equipped toilet and both are situated on the most accessible part of the site. Assistance would be required to enter and exit the main sleeping pod due to a slight rise which forms part of the pod structure.
• Outside - decked area with table and chairs plus 2 sun-loungers for each Pod.
• Lemur Lodge area with shared BBQ facilities - be just as social as you please in the Lemur Lodge communal area. Here you can meet other guests, or attend wildlife talks from expert staff. .
• Dusk tours of the Durrell Wildlife Park are also available exclusively for campers. A small charge is incurred when booking. Behind the scenes experiences are also bookable. These very popular tours must be pre-booked as space is limited. Dusk tours are only on offer from April to end September.
• There is no refrigerator but guests are provided with a cool box and ice packs.
• Free parking on site.

Friday or Monday changeover for 3, 4 or 7 night stays.

Check in from 3pm. Check out by 10am 

Luggage can be left earlier than 3pm on arrival day and Freedom guests may begin their free access to the Durrell Wildlife Park whilst waiting for their Pod to be prepared for them and for the remainder of their stay during normal opening park hours.

Shop 1m. Restaurants - 2 on site. St Helier 4m. Beach 1m.

Registered with Jersey Tourism.

Jersey Bus Information.

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Friday or Monday changeovers possible, 3,4 or 7 night stays.

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“Just returned from our Durrell Camp experience and all I can say is WOW!  What en excellent place that has been well thought out and executed! The tents are very comfortable and cosy with the log burner and the kitchen and toilet have brilliant facilities! They have thought of everything!!  Our tent was right next to the lemurs which was brilliant!”

“Recently returned from our stay at camp and can’t recommend it highly enough. We loved the pods and were impressed with the facilities. It was a fantastic experience being so close to the animals. Can’t wait to come back again!”

“We cannot fault the site. Everything is provided in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom pods. All we had to bring was our food and toiletries. Excellent bedding and a log burner made us so cosy. We had our four year old grandson with us and he slept better than he does at home!  The hosts were charming and so welcoming and accommodating. We hope to make it an annual tradition. June/ July is a great time to go because of the long, light evenings. You feel steeped in the animal adventure, yet close to the beaches and everything else Jersey has to offer!”

“What a fantastic idea and a brilliant place to stay. Comfortable and spacious pods, relaxing atmosphere and you simply can't beat breakfast on the terrace watching the Lemurs playing in the trees literally only yards away.”

“We booked this holiday as something different to do. What an amazing experience! We are so glad we did. The pods are clean with everything to make your stay most comfortable. Bed linen and towels provided and ice packs available whenever you need them. There is a very relaxed atmosphere and no one interferes with you. We were feet away from the Lemurs and got to see them play every day. With unlimited access to the park you are never short of something to do.”