Park Re-Opening on 12th April 2021!
We are pleased that we will be allowed to open our doors once more on the 12th April! Our primates are looking forward to seeing our supporters again! In order
Park Closure 30.12.2020
Following the changes announced today by the government, Dorset has now been placed in Tier 3 and although it is acceptable for the outside areas at the park to remain
Public Consultation on the UK Primate Pet Trade OPEN
All we want for Christmas is Welfare 4 Wildlife! On the 12th December, the government announced an 8-week public consultation on the trade of primates as pets in the UK,
Park Closure 05/11/2020
Following the government’s announcement of a second lockdown, we are sad to say that Monkey World will be closing from 5pm, Wednesday 4th November until restrictions are lifted. This pandemic
Monkey World is Open For Pre-booked Visits!
From 3rd August 2020, Monkey World is open to the general public for pre-booked tickets only. It’s been a long, difficult few months for all so we are looking forward
Monkey World Re-opening!
When are you open? We will be reopening to adoptive parents only from the Monday, 13th July 2020- the anniversary of the arrival of our first nine rescued chimps, 33
Park Closed to the Public
To protect our rescued monkeys and apes and our dedicated team at the park during the ongoing coronavirus situation, we are taking steps to limit potential exposure of our
Famous Chimp Held For Ransom Finally Finds A New Family At Monkey World
Monkey World’s smallest chimpanzee group has grown, after the team rescued a “pet” chimpanzee from Somerset West, South Africa. But it wasn’t without drama, as the chimpanzee was literally held
Defra calls for evidence on primates as pets
Monkey World is delighted that after years of campaigning, Defra has announced a call for evidence about the primate pet trade in England. Dr Alison Cronin MBE is the director
Four Endangered Primate Infants Arrive at Monkey World in 2019!
Monkey World has welcomed four more infant primates to the park in 2019, all of whom are at risk of extinction in the wild. Three have been born at the
