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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Longthorns
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 6HH
Tel: +44 01929 462537
Fax: +44 01929 405414
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Welcome to Monkey World, the award winning and internationally acclaimed primate rescue centre, as seen on Channel 5, BBC, ITV, CNN, National Geographic, Animal Planet and Sky News. The 65-acre park is home to over 230 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys.

Monkey World is now home to the largest set of chimpanzees outside Africa, and as well as successfully completing the world's largest primate rescue operation of 88 capuchin monkeys, it also provides a home for orang-utans, gibbons, woolly monkeys, lemurs and stump-tailed macaques. 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.

An ideal way to spend a day and support the rescue and rehabilitation of primates from around the world.

Opening Times

Open All Year

Open New Year

Winter Opening 01/09/2009 - 30/06/2010

Monday 10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 10:00 - 17:00

Friday 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

Summer Opening 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Monday 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00

* Closed Christmas Day.

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family (2a+2c)£31.00 per ticket
Family (1a+2c)£21.50 per ticket
Adult£10.50 per ticket
Student£8.75 per ticket
Child (3-15)£7.25 per ticket
SC and Disabled£7.25 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

The nearest major road is the A352. From Wareham head west towards Dorchester and at the first roundabout turn right towards Bere Regis (follow the brown monkey signs). Monkey World is found on the right.

Public Transport Directions

Monkey World is approximately 1 mile from Wool train station (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). To plan your journey contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com

 Facilities

  • Gift Shop

Provider Preferences

  • Film or TV location
  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - (apart form the Woodland Walk in which there are no primates to see).
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Cafeteria, hot and cold food. The Watering Hole - outdoor restaurant with beefburger, sandwiches, and other refreshments.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - Must pre-book.
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 10 - must book in advance.
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups - Can cater for School and Pre-school Groups (10+ visitors - must be booked in advance) Can also cater for Birthday parties (minimum of 6 children - must be booked in advance)
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - (recommend booking in advance).