South West - Dorset

Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, the site is now a sanctuary for primates from all over the world. Here you can see them enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe, natural environment.

As the largest rescue centre of its kind in the world, visitors flock to see the biggest group of chimpanzees outside of Africa, Europe’s only orang-utan nursery, and the largest breeding population of woolly monkeys. 

Monkey World’s orang-utan crèche expanded in 2017, with the arrival of youngster Mimi-Loren from Moscow Zoo! Mimi was sadly rejected by her mother at birth, and so came to Monkey World, as Europe’s official crèche to grow up with other orang-utans and an adult female ”adoptive” mother. Already present in the nursery are three year olds Sumatran orang-utans Bulu-Mata & Rieke. The playful pair have welcomed their new sister Mimi, and have shown her the ropes… hoses, cargo nets, and other climbing equipment!

Visitors can hear from how Mimi is settling during the half-hourly free keeper talks. Combining fun with education, the keepers explain all about man’s closest living relative, their rescue stories, and individual personalities. Once you’ve seen the stars of TV’s Monkey Life, your little monkeys can let off some steam in the Great Ape Play Area, the south’s largest adventure playground.

Groups benefit from discounted rates, coach parking & free hot drinks for the driver. The 65 acre park is easily accessible for all, due to the range of mobility scooters available to hire for just a £10 refundable deposit. Monkey World also provides a range of sensory statues, wheelchair swings and printed keeper talks to ensure everyone is able to enjoy their day at the park. Benches are situated around viewing windows so visitors can rest while they watch the primates play.

Monkey World open every day (except Christmas Day) 10am to 5pm (July and August 10am to 6pm.

To download a group booking form, please visit www.monkeyworld.org, or call 01929 462537 for more information.


2018 MONKEY WORLD EVENTS
 

Sunday 17th June - Father’s Day
Dad’s get 50% off entry at Monkey World on Father’s day! Simply download the voucher from the website and present it at the entrance gate.


Themed weeks throughout the summer holidays - Activity Centre and all cafes and kiosks open.
 

Sunday 19th August - International Orangutan Day

Bring a special treat for the orangutans to receive a special orangutan present! Help us celebrate all things orangutan, with stalls, fun trails, and talks.
 

Saturday 25th- Monday 27th August - Melon Madness!

Every child who brings a melon for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend.
 

Tuesday 31st October - Halloween at Monkey World

FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the Activity Centre open for children.
 

CONTACT:

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH


www.monkeyworld.org/events

apes@monkeyworld.org

01929 462537


For more info on these, please contact communications@monkeyworld.org.