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Quote: Originally posted by mickeyb on 04/8/2008

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I think we must remember that this is not a Zoo but a rescue centre, the public access being to finance the rescue operations. Therefore the display of the primates is not the main objective which is to allow these wonderful creatures to live their lives in safety and in as natural surroundings as possible.

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Thank you for your reasoned reply Mick and your points do make sense but then I would like to see Monkey World make this much clearer in advertising blurb. They do sell themselves as a "monkey based" theme park and that is a little misguiding.

Hello Trifecta, point taken, I wasn't aware that they were marketing themselves as a 'Monkey based theme park'. Monkey based they may be but would hardly call them a theme park. Certainly very expensive, especially for a family with a couple of children. Likewise the cafe and gift shop are far from cheap but this is what we've come to expect from these type of places.

At least our local wildlife park, Howletts, makes no secret of the fact that they are there for the benefit of the animals and not the visitors. That also is horrendously expensive and I can only say that I'm glad all my family have grown up. Still get caught for icecreams for the grandchildren tho..........Mick

we visited monkey world last february whilst in Weymouth and to be honest thought the admission quite expensive and also struggled to see many monkeys!

Although feeding time is the best viewing time, it was hard to see over the people crowded round - and this was hardly peak season!

We are going to camp at Sea Barn in Weymouth next week ( first time there but promising reviews and website ) and have no intention of returning to monkey world. Having said that I just asked teenage daughter for her opinion and she said..."it was good"

my family and i have visited monkey world on several occasions.and find it a great place to visit we try and go at least once a year.

yes monkey world can be a bit pricey but then again i dont mind paying the prices if it means more of these wonderful animals can be rescued.

the best time to visit we have found is when the weather is not to hot and there is a chance of rain as this keeps most of the visitors away as they are not prepared to get wet.

we was las there a year last april about a week after JIM CRONIN R.I.P founder of monkey world had passed away and there was a weird feeling around the place you could tell something was not right(at the time of the visit we did not know jim had died) the park seamed  very quite and glum with no spark of life, when we eventually found out it was a shock as we had spole to jim and allison on a few occasions during our visits.

i highly recomend monkeyworld if for know other reason than to educate people in to the wrong doings that some people put these great animals through

as for camp sites if you want to make a proper holiday of it i recommend haven   sites.

From previous visits to Monkey World I wouldn't say they market themselves as a theme park.  They're described as an Ape Rescue Centre and that's the impression I got of the place.

Not really my sort of thing but our Children enjoyed it there.

Steve

We stayed at Whitemead campsite in Wool which is about 1 or 2 miles from monkey world ,it was anice quiet site with 3 or4 separate paddocks to camp in with a small shop and a takeaway in peak season although there is a lovely chip shop and a chinese takeaway about 500 yards awzay in wool itself.As for monkey world we thoroughly enjoyed a day in there and did not think it expensive to get in (about £6 each about 2 years ago).Perhaps the cafe and shop were a little bit dear but then where is'nt in tourist attractions and after all it is a rescue centre/charity and every little helps and I would definitely go back there anytime even as a day trip from here

   doug.

We visit Monkey world at least once a year and allways love it there as do my two boys who find it very educational.

We don't go the get good views of the apes and gawp at the monkey, thats a bonus, we go because like many we have seen them on the t.v and support the cause.

As for the cost i think it's a cheap day out and well worth the money, but then i live near Thorpe park, Chessington and don't mention Legoland (over £120 for a family of 4! ) so i'm used to really expensive day trips!

Having just returned from a very wet two weeks in Cornwall I can only say that perhaps it is I who is "marching out of step" because I thought the Eden Project was absolute rubbish and I am very obviously in a minority on that one

Stand by what I said about Monkey World though (the name itself hints at some form of theme park) and with tee shirts at £13.99 it is not obviously a charitable organisation.

Maybe just my perception.

We went to Monkey World two years ago in August and had a great day.  Took various ages with us from teenager to toddler and they all loved it.  We went on a day that was a bit iffy weather wise and in the past have learnt animals do lie and sleep if the sun is shining.  We saw lots of monkeys being active and the kids all loved the play areas.

My hubby had visited some years ago and hadnt rated it much, but was pleased to say that he enjoyed the visit and it was larger now and more to see.

We will definately return