Jersey Zoo appoints new head veterinarian

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust has appointed a "highly experienced" new head of veterinary services for Jersey Zoo.

Dr Nic Masters has previously worked as a director of wildlife health at zoos in Toronto and London.

Durrell hoped appointing Masters would strengthen their partnerships with other conservation zoos and help protect wildlife globally.

Masters said: "I am incredibly excited to be joining the team at Durrell. Gerry [Durrell]'s prescient mission of "saving species from extinction" was trailblazing, and I was equally drawn to the trust's "Rewild our World" strategy and long-term vision."

He said: "I believe Durrell is an amazing organisation, achieving and capable of even more global impact, and I'm delighted to be part of it."

Mark Habben, director of zoo operations, said: "Many people do not know about the important role the vet team plays both at Jersey Zoo and in our field programmes around the world, helping to provide all of the animals we look after with the best possible care."

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