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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 BBC, ITV, CNN, National Geographic, Animal Planet and Sky News. The 65-acre park is home to over 240 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 capuchin monkeys, it also provides a home for orangutans, 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 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 |
Events
Saturday, 20th December 2008 - Wednesday, 24th December 2008
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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