The big boys keep a steely eye on everyone else... here are Mojo & Jestah, from the bachelor chimp group, taken by Liz & Dave. Neither chimp is as serious as they look here! Jestah has always been high-ranking in the group, & Mojo has risen through the ranks in recent years :)

Help us help them this bank holiday by Going Nuts!
We need to fill up our stores, & nuts are a fantastic feed for our primates! So every child who donates an unopened, in-date bag of nuts will get a badge from Sat- Mon! NB- unsalted nuts are preferable for our primates' health!

It Looks like Oshine won't trust this 'spring' weather is done until we're into May! She ensures she can stay cosy outside with a big, woodwool covered blanket to nap under.
Thank you to Ruth for sharing this one!

Exciting news! The full documentary of Monkey Life: Jim's Dream is now available for ALL to watch on YouTube!

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A great one of dominant male woolly monkey Levar, taken by Ruth!
Thanks for sharing your photos! As well as sharing them on social media, we may also use them in the Ape Rescue Chronicle for adoptive parents! There is a new issue out soon so renew / take out an adoption today!

Somehow, even in a still photo and seemingly innocent pose, Mimi exudes cheekiness! Great photo of the Bornean orangutan youngster by Casey from a recent visit!

Notice for Adoptive Parents:
From 29/04/24 we are adding photos to our adoption records, so when you visit using your adoption pass we will request to take your photo. This is to stop fraudulent use of the passes, & to allow access to those who may have forgotten/lost their card.

Helen & Lisa caught footage of Paco showing off his impressive displays to the rest of the bachelor group! Isn't he magnificent?!
For more primate antics, tune into Monkey Life series 16 on Freeview channel Sky Mix at 3pm today!

Kangoo during his introduction to the group, despite having his own issues to deal with. He also has been enjoying a different type of enrichment recently... we'll share the video later today!

He's a handsome lad, with the best play face and deserves an award for putting up with Ash, Rodders and Lulu- a full on bunch! Despite his difficult start in life, he is a very sweet and gentle chimp, and he really looked after

#FridayFavourite is the beautuful Bryan! PCS Shaun nominated chimpanzee Bryan, who was rescued from Mexico where he had been smuggled from the wild to, to be used as a photographer's prop. Shaun chose Bryan as #PrimateOfTheWeek for many reasons- he is easy to love!

On this day in 1998, I broadcast live from Monkey World;
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Here's Kitty! Yesterday we shared a photo of her housemate, Paul, and we had a few requests to see this lady- and luckily she had posed for PCS Maddie just last week!
Kitty is a lar gibbon who came from Pingtung Rescue Centre in Taiwan in the early 2000s.

A tour at Monkey World can make a good visit great! Our tour guides share the history of the park, the unique stance of a rescue centre, as well as insights into the primates' rescues & personalities.
Visit the website for more info & call 01929 462537 to book!

Woooo its Wednesday and half way through the week! Great one of goofball Paul taken by Darren during a visit!
Paul is an agile gibbon, rescued from Taiwan, and he lives with lar gibbon Kitty.

#WhereInTheWorld are Samantha & Mark? They've been on their travels, but flying the flag for Monkey World wherever they go! Thanks for your support!
If you want to join in, you can purchase a flag and kit from our webshop!

Sarah Jane shared this one of trouble maker Thelma :) The chimps in Hananya's group dismantled a gorse bush from the outside enclosure and brought many spiky boughs inside to enjoy.

Who is coming along to this on Saturday? We'll have the calm room open from 9am, plus support from local Autism support group, Minecraft & Meltdowns from 10am :)
More info here: monkeyworld.org/events/autism-…

If you think we should win, we'd love your support! We're nominated for the best attraction for Children & Families ☺
You can find the voting link here: linktr.ee/monkeyworld

THANK YOU!

Capuchin Shawn has found a unique way of enjoying a lemon- caught by Helen & Lisa!
Will you be trying this?!