Jayme had always wanted to go to Monkey World so that was the plan for the day. It was only 1/2 hour drive from the site so we headed off at 11am.
According to their brochure Monkey World is set in a 65 acre park in the heart of the Dorset countryside and is home to over 250 rescued endangered primates of 20 different species. Many have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions or experienced unbelievable cruelty. Some are now part of international breeding programmes for endangered species.Here they can enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe, natural environment.
Over 80 Capuchin Monkeys (above) had been rescued from horrible conditions in South America...they are the cutest monkeys and so active.
My favourites had to be the Orangutans...they have so much personality. This big guy had been sleeping for sometime when he suddenly stood up moved to the fence where many people we standing watching him. Before anyone knew what was happening he climbed the fence and immediately lifted his legs up to his ears while holding onto the fence and showed his private parts to all. We all laughed as he stayed there for several minutes while everyone took pictures. It was almost like he was laughing at all of us watching him!
It was a great day and next time we are back that way I think another visit is in order!
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