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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Overview

Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is home to over 260 primates, including over 50 chimpanzees, and Europe's official crèche for orphaned orangutan infants. Many of the park's residents have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions, or experienced unbelievable cruelty. At Monkey World, they can all enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe and natural environment. Combining fun with conservation, self-guided audio tours explain all about man's closest living relative, whilst half-hourly keeper Q&As allow visitors to hear about the primates from the people who know them best! Visitors can see the stars of TV's 'Monkey Life', then 'monkey around' in the south's largest Great Ape Play Area with its huge variety of swings, slides, and climbing frames.

Contact details

Tout Hill Longthorns Wareham Dorset South West BH20 6HH United Kingdom

https://monkeyworld.org/visit-the-centre/disabled-facilities/

01929 462537

Access Card notes

The team at Monkey World are dedicated to making sure that every one of our guests has a memorable experience with us and have an enjoyable time. the park is accessible to wheelchairs & mobility scooters, with lowered windows & ramps to view the primates. There are a number of benches located at intervals along the path so there is no rush when enjoying Monkey World, you are welcome to go at your own pace around all our exhibits. Access to the entrance is level and the large car park features designated disabled parking bays for Blue Badge holders which is located to the right of the entrance gate, and a drop off zone in front of the entrance. Parking is free for all our guests. To make sure everyone enjoys their day at Monkey World, a range of sensory statues of our primates can be found around the park to provide a more immersive experience when at the various exhibitions. As well as Q&A sessions with the keepers, printed talks are also available, and the talks are also available digitally with subtitles via download on a smart device. An audio tour is also available & free for those who are visually impaired. There are cafés & kiosks serving a selection of hot and cold food and drink, or you can bring along a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful woodland setting, with wheelchair friendly picnic benches. There are two blocks of disabled access toilets, eateries have public accessible toilets and the First Aid Hut is also suitable for adults who need additional changing areas. All of our eateries are able to cater for visitors with special dietary requirements, in addition to the children's menu, there are also gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, nut free, vegan and vegetarian options. Once you've seen the stars of TV's Monkey Life and explored the various exhibits teaching you about a range of primates, your own little monkeys can let off some steam in the Great Ape Play Area, the south's largest adventure playground. The play area has a number of wheelchair swings installed to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy their day at the park.

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