This internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is set within 65 acres of beautiful Dorset woodland. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, the site is now sanctuary for primates from across the globe. 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 all enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe and natural environment.

With over 240 primates of 16 different species, Monkey World is the largest ape and monkey rescue centre in the world.

Monkey World is a fantastic day out! The park is imaginatively laid out and has food and drink outlets, picnic areas, a woodland walk, and a lot of monkey antics to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

Combining fun with conservation and animal education, half-hourly keepers' talks explain all about man's closest living relative. See the stars of TV's 'Monkey Business' and the new series 'Monkey Life', then 'monkey around' in the south's largest adventure play area.

You can even help Monkey World to rescue and rehabilitate more primates by adopting a monkey or ape. 'Adoptive parents' receive a year's pass to the park, a photograph of their adopted primate, certificate, and up to three copies of the Ape Rescue Chronicle, full of news and updates about the park.