My name’s Claire, I’m Head Keeper at this illustrated wildlife park.

Come behind the scenes in my park diaries and I’ll tell you everything I’ve been up to!

Walk for Wildlife – and writing to your MP!

10th October 2018 in _news, _travels and adventures, Heroes of wildlife conservation by claire

On 22nd September we went up to London for the People’s Walk for Wildlife – organised by Chris Packham, the march included…

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Trip to Durrell Wildlife Park

23rd February 2016 in _travels and adventures, Heroes of wildlife conservation by claire

In my previous blog post I told you a bit about Gerald Durrell and the history of the Durrell Wildlife Park and…

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10 ways to become a wildlife conservation hero

15th February 2016 in _10 things..., Heroes of wildlife conservation by claire

So I’ve told you about some of the big heroes, but conservation work isn’t just about the big guys, its about everyone….

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Gerald Durrell – wildlife conservation hero

11th February 2016 in Heroes of wildlife conservation by claire

I included Gerald Durrell in my top 10 heroes of wildlife conservation but as I’m off to stay at the Durrell Wildlife…

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10 wildlife conservation heroes 2/2

4th February 2016 in _10 things..., Heroes of wildlife conservation by claire

Here is the second post on my personal top 10 heroes of wildlife conservation. The first 5 were Jane Goodall, Gerald Durrell,…

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Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

And just like that, a whole year has passed and my little bee is almost one! Quite the year 2019 - more chaos and less sleep than I ever imagined possible but utterly brilliant and life changing. I’m working on figuring out what’s in store for us this ye… ift.tt/2sZgZuL pic.twitter.com/EbqjGfoBfV

12:28 pm · 8th January 2020

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

@anna_allum Where is it being painted? Can’t wait to see it!

9:44 am · 9th May 2019

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

Ooh white tailed sea eagles on the Isle of White - yes please! independent.co.uk/news/long_r…

10:56 am · 24th January 2019

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

My shop is now officially shut for a while, and I've donated the money you've helped me raise for the amazing work done by @durrell_jerseyzoo - a total of £90, amazing!! Every single purchase you've made will now play its small part in hands-on conservat… bit.ly/2Wci5x0 pic.twitter.com/Mjmgu6kXM6

7:34 pm · 23rd January 2019

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

@laurajhambleton Haha! 😂 Thanks xx

11:48 am · 18th January 2019