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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre is an internationally renowned primate rescue centre, home to over 260 primates of 22 species. The centre is open to the public 364 days of the year, and visitors can learn about the rescue and rehabilitation operation, as well as seeing the apes and monkeys interacting naturally in their family groups.


Press releases

Dorset’s Monkey World Starts International Rescues Again After Covid,...

Established for 35 years, Monkey World has again travelled the globe to care for and welcome two new chimpanzees to the Dorset rescue centre.... read more

08.09.2022 • By Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Four Endangered Primate Infants Arrive at Monkey World in 2019!

Monkey World has welcomed four more infant primates to the park in 2019, all of whom are at risk of extinction in the wild. Three have been born... read more

13.06.2019 • By Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

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