News

The Durrell Challenge 2016 with Henry Cavill

Durrell is delighted to announce the launch of The Durrell Challenge 2016, together with the support of its ambassador, Henry Cavill. The event will take place on Sunday 15th May and will include a 13K race from St Helier to Durrell Wildlife Park in Jersey. There will be plenty of entertainment at the Park after the event, including talks with the keepers, and the chance to learn more about conservation and the animals at Durrell.

Durrell Wildlife Park will be open to all runners, their families, Durrell members, and visitors. Unique pop-up stalls will also be on site to showcase the best Jersey has to offer. To purchase tickets please visit www.doitfordurrell.com.

Henry Cavill in his role as an Ambassador will be spending the day at Durrell.

Lee Durrell, Honorary Director of Durrell, believes this will be an important day for Durrell. She said, “We are fortunate in having an Ambassador who has become a household name, of course, but we’re doubly blessed because Henry is truly committed to the Durrell cause of saving species from extinction. He will inspire everyone he meets that day to back us. We are enormously proud of this on-going partnership, and all of us here are deeply appreciative of Henry’s dedication to and hard work for Durrell.”

The event aims to raise much-needed funds for Durrell so a special VIP invite is being extended to sponsors, prize-winners and high-achieving fundraisers. These guests will have access to the VIP tent where Henry will be based for most of the day. There will be food, a bar and live entertainment from some of Jersey’s top talent.