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Want
to go somewhere that will interest the kids and you at the same
time? Try these attractions - there really is something for everyone.
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Jersey
Zoo
Les Augres Manor, Trinity
Open all year round |
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you can come face to face with some of the world's most endangered
animals. Jersey Zoo was set up by famous conservationist Gerald
Durrell, and the zoo houses the international headquarters of
the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The Trust works with
a number of organisations around the world to preserve and protect
endangered animals. The park is set in 31 acres, and has a licensed
restaurant and gift shop. |
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The
Living Legend
La Rue du Petit Aleval, St. Peter
Open March to November
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attraction recreates Jersey through the ages using award-winning
special effects. It explores Jersey from the time the island
was formed through to the German occupation. There is also a
section on local myths and legends. There are several restaurants
and shops, as well as two 18-hole adventure golf courses and
a children's playground.
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Samares
Manor
La
Grande Route de St. Clement, St. Clement
Closed during the winter |
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manor has extensive grounds and herb gardens, and has many activities.
There are craft demonstrations and wood turning, as well as
falconry demonstrations. You can also ride in a Jersey horse-drawn
van, or have a guided tour of the manor house. |
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aMaizin
Maze
La Hougue Farm, La Grande Route de St. Pierre,
St. Peter
Open July to September |
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is the site of a specially designed maze, with hidden corners,
obstacles and surprises. There is also a natural playground,
and tractor and trailer rides on selected days. |
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The
Butterfly Centre
Haute Tombette, St. Mary |
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in the grounds of a carnation nursery, visitors walk through
an enclosed area in which hundreds of rare and exotic butterflies
live freely and breed in a re-creation of their natural habitat. |
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Maybe
you're more interested in Arts and Crafts? Follow us onto the next
page...
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BBC Jersey
18 Parade Road
St. Helier
Jersey
JE2 3PL
tel. (+44) 01534 837 228
e-mail:
jersey@bbc.co.uk
Text Us:
07786 202888
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