Last week Durrell’s Honorary Director Dr Lee Durrell received her MBE at Buckingham Palace.

After many years of pioneering work for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Lee collected her well-deserved award from no less than the Prince of Wales. After she was honoured on Thursday in the investiture ceremony, she thanked all the conservationists, members and volunteers for their dedication.

Of her award Lee said: ‘I am very honoured, but I feel it is more for my colleagues and friends at Durrell, past and present, who work tirelessly on our mission of saving species from extinction.’

Lee has been recognized for her major role in protecting endangered species and in particular her outstanding work as co-ordinator in many Madagascar projects. Not to mention her work as a celebrated author, television presenter and pilot.

Image from the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust