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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre tickets and tips

🐒Meet 250+ rescued primates from around the world
🌿Roam 65 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside
🎓Learn from fascinating daily keeper talks
❤️Support a genuine wildlife rescue and rehabilitation charity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦A brilliant full-day out for the whole family

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Where is it?

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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre,
Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset

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South West Dorset

When is it open?

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre opening times

Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre facilities

On-site Café(s)
Picnic Spots
Picnic Friendly
Baby Changing Facilities
Pushchair Friendly
Toilets
Gift Shop
Free Parking
First Aid
Green Spaces

Here’s the questions people are asking about Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Monkey World is home to over 250 primates across more than 20 species, including chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, woolly monkeys, capuchins, and ring-tailed lemurs, among others.

Yes, the park is very family-friendly with wide, pushchair-accessible paths throughout. Young children tend to love watching the primates, and the open enclosures make for excellent viewing at all heights.

Most families spend between three and five hours at Monkey World, particularly if you want to catch several keeper talks and explore the full 65-acre site at a relaxed pace.

Yes, there are on-site cafés serving hot and cold food and drinks, as well as outdoor seating areas. The park is also picnic-friendly if you'd prefer to bring your own food.

Dogs are not permitted inside the park, as their presence can cause stress to the resident primates. This policy is in place to ensure the welfare of the animals.

Monkey World is open most of the year, including school holidays, though it may close on Christmas Day. Always check the official website before your visit to confirm current opening times.

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Contact Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre directly using the info below.

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Here’s the questions people are asking about Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Q. What primates can we see at Monkey World?

Q. Is Monkey World suitable for young children and toddlers?

Q. How long should we allow for a visit?

Q. Is there food available on site?

Q. Are dogs allowed at Monkey World?

Q. Is Monkey World open all year round?

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