Thousands raised for Durrell through face mask sales
Two volunteers have raised over £8,500 to help support Durrell's conservation work.
The money has been raised by two ex-staff members who have made and sold patterned fabric face masks for islanders to wear during the pandemic.
Jersey Zoo described the work by Karen Clark and Sarah Nugent as "phenomenal".
Over 260 animal-themed masks were made for staff who are required to wear them as part of the zoos social distancing and hygiene rules.
All visitors aged eight and over are also required to wear a face mask.
Karen Clark has so far raised £2,100, and with a team of 20 other Durrell volunteers they have made 260 animal-themed face masks for staff.
Volunteers are continuing to make masks which are available at the zoo for a donation of £5.
Karen's masks can be bought from a box on Ruette Gabard at the top of Gouray Hill.
Sarah Nugent has been making and selling masks from materials donated to the Durrell Charity Shop, since the start of March this year.
Sarah has made approximately 1,500 masks and raised £6,400 for Durrell’s ‘Cans for Corridors’ project, which raises funds to plant trees in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Sarah’s face masks can be bought from a roadside stall on Rue de la Garenne, Trinity, near Rondels Farm Shop.
The Zoo's Director, Mark Brayshaw says "a huge thank you to Sarah, Karen and the rest of the volunteer team for lending us their creative talents to provide zoo staff with masks and raise vital funds for Durrell".