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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
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 Type | Ticket 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).
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