Dorset Tourism Awards
Bronze award
Large Attraction of the Year
Dorset Tourism Awards
Silver award
Guided Tour of the Year
Dorset Tourism Awards
Silver award
Access & Inclusivity
Primary Times Star reader Award
Silver in Overall Winner, Family Attraction and Outdoor Activity Centre
Best in Purbeck Finalist
Best Attraction 2017
BAPTA Semi Finalist
Great Time Out award
2016
Dorset Echo Industry Award
Best Contribution to Local Tourism Finalist
Dorset Tourism Awards
Silver Award
Large Attraction of the Year
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2015
2014
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
Here & Now
British Family Venues Top 500
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2012
Bournemouth Tourism Awards
Highly Commended
Tourism Attraction Experience of the Year
Dorset Hall of Fame Awards
Posthumous award for Jim Cronin into the Dorset’s Hall of Fame
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
Supporter Award
Megan Driscoll
2011
Dorset Business Awards
Winner of Dorset Tourism Award
MSN in association with Starburst
Top Ten Conservation Pick
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2008
2006
“Shining World Compassion Award” from The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
Monkey World was presented with the “Shining World Compassion Award” in recognition of outstanding effort made to rescue 88 capuchin monkeys from a Chilean laboratory – the biggest ever primate rescue.
Supernanny Magazine “10 Day Trips to try this Summer”
Monkey World was selected as one of the 10 best UK attractions to visit in the “Supernanny’s School Holiday Survival Guide”
2005
Chernobyl Children Life Line
For giving our support to the Chernobyl Children Project 2005
South East Tourism ExSEllence Award 2005
Monkey World was Runner Up for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Guide Dogs “Opening Doors”Award 2005
For opening our doors to guide dog owners and other blind and partially sighted people
2004
The Sunday Times 20 Best Family Attractions
The Sunday Times pick of the best 20 family attractions in Britain and Ireland should give you all the inspiration you need.
Certificate of Appreciation
For veterinary supplies donated to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia.
The Good Britain Guide
Voted as the Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset.
The Independent 50 Best Spring Days out in Britain
Voted No 6 by the Independent Newspaper.
2003
Certificate of Achievement
Given in appreciation of the well thought-out facilities for the disabled by the North Dorset Disability Action Group.
Best Childrens’ Attraction
Chosen by Holiday Visitors with Bournecoast
SchoolZone Award
For Educational Website Design.
Partners in Success – Good Employer Scheme
Awarded by Southern Tourist Board for Dorset and the New Forest.
The Best of Dorset
Voted as Dorset’s Best Day Out in conjunction with 2CR and British Gas
2002
Zoo Animal Welfare Award Winner
Given in special recognition for “The Macaque Centre” by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).
2000
The Good Britain Guide
Voted as the Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset.
1998
Zoo Animal Welfare Award Winner
Given in special recognition for “The Woolly Monkey Habitat” by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).
