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The Monkey Sanctuary tickets and tips

🐒Get up close with rescued woolly monkeys in a genuinely ethical setting
🌿Stroll through beautiful Cornish woodland gardens surrounding the sanctuary
🎓Fascinating keeper talks that educate the whole family on primate conservation
💚Every ticket purchase directly supports an independent animal welfare charity
📍A unique hidden gem that's unlike any typical zoo or wildlife park

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The Monkey Sanctuary,
The Monkey Sanctuary,

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When is it open?

The Monkey Sanctuary opening times

Sunday – Friday 11:00 – 17:00

Saturday Closed

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

What about facilities?

The Monkey Sanctuary facilities

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

Here’s the questions people are asking about The Monkey Sanctuary

The Monkey Sanctuary is located near Looe in South East Cornwall. It sits within woodland on a clifftop, making it a scenic destination as well as an animal experience.

The sanctuary is home to a resident colony of woolly monkeys as well as other rescued primates. The focus is on species that have been rescued from the exotic pet trade or unsuitable captive situations.

Yes, the sanctuary is family-friendly, though it is worth noting the site has uneven terrain and steps. Younger children will enjoy seeing the monkeys up close, and the keeper talks are engaging for a range of ages.

No — direct contact with the monkeys is not permitted, in line with the sanctuary's strong animal welfare ethos. However, you can observe them at close range in their naturalistic habitats, which is a wonderful experience in itself.

Yes, there is a vegetarian café on site serving food and drinks. The sanctuary is also set in pleasant grounds suitable for a picnic if you'd prefer to bring your own food.

The site has some uneven paths, steps, and sloped terrain due to its hillside woodland setting, which may make it challenging for pushchairs and wheelchairs in some areas. It is advisable to contact the sanctuary directly before visiting if you have specific accessibility requirements.

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Here’s the questions people are asking about The Monkey Sanctuary

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Q. Can we touch or interact with the monkeys?

Q. Is there food available on site?

Q. Is The Monkey Sanctuary accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs?

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What's there to do at The Monkey Sanctuary?

The Monkey Sanctuary, Looe, Cornwall

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