Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Dorset, United Kingdom - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog (2024)

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http://www.monkeyworld.org/

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5/5C R

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Enjoyable day out with the family, interesting to see the different species of monkey they have there. Information boards outside enclosures filled with backgrounds of the monkeys about their past. Very wide open green area to park cars. Really good for kids as there are two play grounds and lots of benches dotted around the park. Definitely worth bringing a picnic as not much selection from the on-site food vendors.

4/5S C

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Slightly eye watering price tag but we understand they are surviving on charity to be able to afford to do the amazing work they do with saving and caring for so many animals.We had a fantastic family day out. The cafe food was expensive but all very tasty - much better than expected and better standard than any other zoo/farm/kids place we have been to in recent memory!!There are lots of parks dotted around and the big one was huge and easily accommodated all the kids wanting to play. With tonnes of different climbing activities and loads of swings so no kids really queuing for any activity.There were loads of animals to see and, as they are primates, they were mostly jumping or running about so my daughter enjoyed it more than a big standard zoo.Gift shop prices were mostly quite reasonable although most the stuffed toys were extortionate in my opinion! However we bought a few other bits and liked the range of bits and bobs.Would definitely go again. Highly recommend as a slightly different day out.

4/5Gillian Pearson

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Monkey World will be very familiar to anyone who has seen the TV series about the dedicated rescue work of Jim and Alison Cronin and their colleagues. It is, however, a fascinating place to visit for any animal lover, regardless of whether they've seen the shows. It's readily apparent how much care has been lavished on providing a safe home and an attractive, sympathetic environment for the many rescued animals, many of whom still bear the marks of their harsh former lives.On site facilities are good. There are cafes, a fair sized gift shop and a reasonable number of toilets. The paths are fairly friendly for prams and wheelchairs.

5/5Robyn

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Amazing. The monkeys are so well looked after and have very large enclosures. The map was slightly confusing but that could have been how we interpreted it. It is very large and definitely needs a whole day to see everything. It is very well priced and not expensive. For one adult and one child it cost £27. The food, gift shop and drinks were a good price and good quality. It's a good place to take the family and enjoy a day out. Will definitely be visiting again.

5/5Josh T

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It’s a great place for adults kids alike. What this place provides for these maltreated animals is amazing. I highly recommend this place for anyone interested in animals.You can see that they’re well cared for they’ve got a lot of space in their pens and they given a completely comfortable and safe life.It’s a lot larger than you think it is, when you look on the map, it does look a bit small but trust me you can make a whole day out of this.My advice is not to rush through like a lot of people do. Stop at each animals enclosure and read the story about what they went through before coming to the rescue centre. (Each section has a placard with what the animal went through, along with their name and general information)It will absolutely shock you what they went through before they rescued, and I think it really adds to the experience to truly understand what these animals have been through, and what this place provides them now in terms of safety, comfort and happiness.One other thing I really like is usually places in this genre hike the cost of food and the shop at the end. I have to say the tickets the food and the shop were all very well priced. It meant that you’re not breaking the bank just forget lunch out.It’s worth stopping for food and getting something in the shop before you leaveI definitely will visit again, and I joined my time so much