Gerald Durrell

Naturalist and conservationist

Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, conservationist, and writer. He is best known for his children's books about his experiences as a zookeeper and conservationist. Durrell was born in Jamnagar, India, and grew up in a family of conservationists. He studied zoology at Cambridge University and went on to work in various zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Durrell was a vocal advocate for animal welfare and conservatio...