Monkey World

Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 240 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with a permanent, stable home. Today Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 240 primates of 15 different species. There are currently 60 chimpanzees at Monkey World, which makes it the largest group outside Africa.

Take the woodland walk, drop in on the regular keepers talks or even let off steam in the huge 'Great Ape' play area! Youngsters love playing in the 2-acre adventure play park with a huge variety of swings, slides and climbing frames.