MEET THE

PRIMATES

MONKEY WORLD

APE RESCUE CENTRE

The rescue centre has assisted governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild since 1987.

At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect are rehabilitated into natural living groups.

LATEST EVENTS

What’s on at Monkey World

LATEST NEWS

What’s been happening at Monkey World

08/11/2023- PARK CLOSED

The park will be closed to visitors on Wednesday 8th November for essential electrical maintenance and during this time our phones will not be working. The park will reopen on

Monkey World Moves Young Orphan Orangutan to Britain & Europe’s Orang-utan Crèche

Monkey Word has welcomed a new orang-utan recently, 4-year-old Bornean orang-utan Kayan, and introduced her to a new adopted family. Born at Twycross Zoo, Kayan was sadly orphaned when her

Dorset’s Monkey World Starts International Rescues Again After Covid, with the Arrival of Two Argentinian Chimps

Established for 35 years, Monkey World has again travelled the globe to care for and welcome two new chimpanzees to the Dorset rescue centre. Adult female Sasha, and her son

Not one but TWO rare woolly monkey births!

Monkey World, the largest primate rescue operation in the world is delighted to announce the birth of two very rare and beautiful woolly monkeys at the centre. Best known for