Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Address:
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH

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Telephone: 01929 462 537
Nearest Station: Wool

This internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, in 65 acres of beautiful woodland, is home to over 230 primates – including the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, the site is now a sanctuary for monkeys and apes from all over the world.

Combining fun with conservation and animal education, half-hourly talks explain all about man’s closest living relative. Meet the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Business’ and the new series ‘Monkey Life’, then ‘monkey around’ in the south’s largest play area. Open every day (except Christmas Day) 10am to 5pm (July and August 10am to 6pm). Last admission 1 hour before closing.