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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Internationally acclaimed primate rescue centre, as seen on BBC, ITV, CNN, National Geographic, Animal Planet and Sky News. Rescued primates including chimpanzees, woolly monkey, lemurs, orangutans and more, living in spacious enclosure amongst a natural woodland setting. Visitor centre with adjoining soft play area, gift shop and cafeteria. We have both indoor and outdoor play areas, a woodland walk with picnic areas and pets' corner. Disabled facilities, including free scooters for the disabled. An ideal way to spend a day and help save a chimp.
Opening Times
Autumn/Winter 2008 1 Sep 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2a+2c) | £31.00 per ticket |
| Family (1a+2c) | from £21.50 |
| Adult | £10.50 per ticket |
| Student | £8.75 per ticket |
| Child (3-15) | £7.25 per ticket |
| SC and Disabled | £7.25 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A352. West from Wareham. One mile north from Wool on the Bere Regis road.
Public Transport Directions
From 21 July a daily timetable from 10.27am is operating from Wool station to Monkey World with the last return running at 5.15pm (5.40pm on Sunday). Costing only £1 for adults and 50p for children, the 'Conservation Express' (single decker bus) will also be taking visitors on to the popular Tank Museum in nearby Bovington.
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
- 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 - Essential to prebook.Must pre-book
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 15
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- 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
Contact Info
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