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Dorset Tourism Awards
Bronze award
Large Attraction of the Year
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Dorset Tourism Awards
Silver award
Guided Tour of the Year
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Dorset Tourism Awards
Silver award
Access & Inclusivity
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Primary Times Star reader Award
Silver in Overall Winner, Family Attraction and Outdoor Activity Centre
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Best in Purbeck Finalist
Best Attraction 2017
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BAPTA Semi Finalist
Great Time Out award
2016
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Dorset Echo Industry Award
Best Contribution to Local Tourism Finalist
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Dorset Tourism Awards
Silver Award
Large Attraction of the Year
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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2015
2014
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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
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Here & Now
British Family Venues Top 500
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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2012
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Bournemouth Tourism Awards
Highly Commended
Tourism Attraction Experience of the Year
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Dorset Hall of Fame Awards
Posthumous award for Jim Cronin into the Dorset’s Hall of Fame
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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
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Supporter Award
Megan Driscoll
2011
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Dorset Business Awards
Winner of Dorset Tourism Award
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MSN in association with Starburst
Top Ten Conservation Pick
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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2008
2006
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“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.
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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
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Chernobyl Children Life Line
For giving our support to the Chernobyl Children Project 2005
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South East Tourism ExSEllence Award 2005
Monkey World was Runner Up for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
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Guide Dogs “Opening Doors”Award 2005
For opening our doors to guide dog owners and other blind and partially sighted people
2004
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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.
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Certificate of Appreciation
For veterinary supplies donated to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia.
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The Good Britain Guide
Voted as the Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset.
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The Independent 50 Best Spring Days out in Britain
Voted No 6 by the Independent Newspaper.
2003
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Certificate of Achievement
Given in appreciation of the well thought-out facilities for the disabled by the North Dorset Disability Action Group.
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Best Childrens’ Attraction
Chosen by Holiday Visitors with Bournecoast
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SchoolZone Award
For Educational Website Design.
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Partners in Success – Good Employer Scheme
Awarded by Southern Tourist Board for Dorset and the New Forest.
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The Best of Dorset
Voted as Dorset’s Best Day Out in conjunction with 2CR and British Gas
2002
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Zoo Animal Welfare Award Winner
Given in special recognition for “The Macaque Centre” by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).
2000
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The Good Britain Guide
Voted as the Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset.
1998
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Zoo Animal Welfare Award Winner
Given in special recognition for “The Woolly Monkey Habitat” by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).