We are so pleased to announce that we have two new ambassadors on board from one of our partner zoos, Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park – Jimmy Doherty and Stevie Sheppard!
Jimmy Doherty
Jimmy Doherty is one of the UK’s best-known farmers and conservationists. His journey at Jimmy’s Farm started over 20 years ago when he took on a leasehold of a 100-acre farm just outside Ipswich which was followed in a BBC series called ‘Jimmy’s Farm’. The farm now has an award-winning Wildlife Park alongside the working farm.
Jimmy has always been passionate about nature. After gaining a degree in Zoology, Jimmy worked at the Entomology Department at London’s Natural History Museum before moving on to Coventry University where he researched for a Doctorate in Entomology, set up an insect laboratory and taught Animal Ecology and Animal Philosophy to undergraduate students. Jimmy’s heart still lies with entomology and is keen to work with Nature’s SAFE further to help develop new ways to preserve our pollinators from extinction and boost biodiversity.
Stevie Sheppard
Stevie Sheppard is the Park Director at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park and is credited for growing the institution from a farm attraction to an award-winning, world class Wildlife Park gaining national and international recognition. He is dedicated to ensuring every animal and team member are given care, consideration and the space to thrive.
Stevie is a trustee for The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and chairs their Domestic/ Heritage Breed Focus Group. He is also proud Governor at a local college, Suffolk New, where he also sits on panels to promote youth employment and works closely with local Tourism boards. Stevie is a strong advocate of Nature’s SAFE and our work to preserve threatened species and slow extinction, which aligns with his own values of caring for animals and wildlife.
We are excited to have such a dynamic duo as part of the Nature’s SAFE ambassador team, and look forward to sharing our journey with all of you.
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It’s the International Day for Women and Girls in Science. At Nature’s SAFE, where our core team is predominantly female, we'd like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the women whose scientific expertise is driving our mission forward.
White naped mangabey
Total Population: Around 1,000 in the wild
Collared peccary
Total Population: More than 2,000,000 in the wild
Babirusa
Total Population: Less than 10,000 in the wild
Red Panda
Total Population: Less than 10,000 in the wild
Pygmy marmoset
Total Population: Unknown
Black Hornbill
Total Population: Unknown
Little egret
Total Population: 660,000 to 3,150,000 in the wild
Red river hog
Total Population: Unknown
Hamerkop
Total Population: Unknown
Spix’s night monkey
Total Population: Unknown
Clouded Leopard
Total Population: Less than 10,000 in the wild
African wild dog
Total Population: Around 6,600 in the wild
Bactrian camel
Total Population: Less than 1,000 in the wild
Mandarin duck
Total Population: Around 65,000 in the wild
Brandt’s vole
Total Population: Unknown
Sumatran laughing thrush
Total Population: 2,500 - 10,000 in the wild
Komodo dragon
Total Population: Around 3,500 in the wild
Bolivian squirrel monkey
Total Population: Unknown
