Keeper Talks
Learn all about our closest living relatives through the recorded keeper talks. Simply scan the QR code at each enclosure to watch or listen to the talk while you observe the animals in front of you!
Our keepers also hold informal Q&A sessions each day. Starting at 12pm at the marmoset house, you can hear from the people who care for the apes & monkeys every day, and gain an insight into their characters & personalities. The keepers perform a scatter feed to bring the primates closer, and visitors who follow the TV series may recognise some familiar faces!
Learn all about the primate’s rescues, lives at the park, and the species in the wild. Combining education with conservation, the keepers are passionate about their primates, and are happy to answer all of your questions. Please see the map for locations & times of the Q&A to help plan you day.
Monkey Around
Let your little ones blow off some steam in our three adventure playgrounds, the largest being the Great Ape Play Area at the far end of the park, past the capuchin complex.
With climbing frames, cargo nets, swings & slides, your little monkeys can take inspiration from our primate cousin’s activities, and see if they can balance as well as a chimp, climb as high as an orangutan, and swing like a gibbon!
Due to the expansive size and outdoor setting of the play area, it cannot be sanitised. We have provided multiple hand sanitiser stations, and ask that you ensure your child is regularly sanitising their hands before, during, and after use of the play equipment. Please ensure they maintain social distancing, follow the one-way system and wear a face-covering whilst using the equipment.
Walking around the beautiful 65-acre park can work up quite an appetite- luckily, you can relax in one of our many picnic areas situated throughout the park. Enjoy your lunch in the stunning Dorset countryside, but if you’ve forgotten to pack a picnic, don’t panic! The Treetops café is open all year round, serving hot & cold food and a wide range of drinks. Situated near the entrance/exit, and adjacent to the gift shop, visitors can shelter from the elements in the ample indoor seating, or lunch on the patio, watching Hananya’s chimpanzee group.
As it is a popular location for lunch, arrive before 12 pm or after 1:30 pm to avoid the rush. The café is open until 4:30 pm.
Gluten-free and vegan options are available, as well as soya milk. Please ask a member of staff if you have special dietary requirements, or get in touch before your visit by emailing guestservices@monkeyworld.org. Sample menus can be found by clicking the button below. Please note that menus are subject to change, and not all items may be available on your visit.
