PLANS have been submitted to demolish and redevelop a bird house at Jersey Zoo.
The wildlife trust is seeking approval to demolish and remove an existing timber framed and mesh covered paddock, which has “reached the end of its practical lifespan”, according to the plans.
Documents submitted in relation to the application also said the enclosure needs replacing as it has suffered from recent storm damage.
Durrell aims to replace the space with a new and larger enclosure, also made out of timber with a mesh finish.
A spokesperson for the charity clarified that the enclosure is not where birds are viewed by the public, but an “off-show” holding unit that can house several bird species.
They said it is used to protect from an outbreak or spread of bird flu. It is not clear how much the work will cost from the plans.
The project, if approved, will be one of several areas that have undergone or are enduring face lifts at Jersey Zoo.
A brand new multi-million-pound gorilla house is still in the works, plans for a new goat building were approved last year, and approval was also recently granted for the refurbishment of another caged enclosure, though the plans to not explicitly state which animals it is intended for.
