This three disc box set features the following documentaries about Gerald Durell and his contribution to Jersey Zoo and the world of Zoology: Gerald Durrell - Himself And Other Animals: This is the story of author and naturalist Gerald Durrell founder of Jersey Zoo and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The story is told by Gerald himself HRH The Princess Royal who is patron of the Trust and actor and writer John Cleese. The programme is introduced by Sir David Attenborough. Gerald Durrell - To The Island Of Aye-Aye: A film crew follows Gerald and Lee Durrell on a trip to Madagascar as they go in search of the rare and elusive aye-aye in order to set up a captive breeding programme. Won a Gold Award at New York International Film and Television Festival. Gerald Durrell - The Gentle Giant: Jambo who weighed in at nearly 200 kilos became an international celebrity when a little boy fell into the gorilla compound at Jersey Zoo. The horror of spectators turned to wonder and amazement as Jambo approached the unconscious boy gently touched him and then protected him from the rest of the gorilla family until help arrived. Unique film of the event was shown around the world and destroyed the King Kong image of the gorilla as a fierce and aggressive animal. This video narrated by John Nettles tells the full story of the Jersey Zoo gorilla family and includes the dramatic pictures of Jambo guarding the boy and his rescue.
This is the story of author and naturalist the founder of Jersey Zoo and the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust. Through his books he created an awareness and love of nature in millions of people. Despite his death in 1995 his life's work of saving endangered animals continues. This programme introduced by Sir David Attenborough tells his remarkable story. Jambo became an international celebrity when a little boy fell into the gorilla compound at Jersey Zoo. Watch as the horror of the spectators turned to amazement as Jambo approached the unconscious boy gently touched him and then protected him from the rest of the gorilla family. This award-winning programme follows Gerald Durrell on his expedition to Madagascar searching for one of the worlds rarest creatures the Aye-Aye.
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