Gerald Durrell Endemic Wildlife Sanctuary (GDEWS)

Officer in charge: Mrs. Mooniamah Venkatasamy (Technical Officer) under the supervision of Dr R P Sookhareea, Research and Development Officer (Wildlife) The ongoing projects are being carried out in close collaboration with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF).

Main Role: The GDEWS provide facilities for the breeding and hand rearing of endangered bird species for ultimate re-introduction. This facility started with the captive breeding of the Mauritius kestrel and Pink Pigeon which has been phased out. At present it is being used for the Echo parakeet and Mauritius Fody species recovery projects, and in the future the same techniques will be extended to Olive white eye. The facilities at the Durrell Wildlife Bird Sanctuary were upgraded in 2004 to strengthen the recovery programs for our endemic bird species.

Contact Details:
Officer in charge: Mrs Mooniamah Venkatasamy
Tel: (230) 483 6832
Opening hours: Not open to the public