Monkey World - Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, UK
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N 50° 41.841 W 002° 13.053
30U E 555260 N 5616461
A zoo dedicated to the protection of all kinds of monkeys.
Waymark Code: WMM495
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/19/2014
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The zoo's mission statement is: Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild.
At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect are rehabilitated into natural living groups.
There are many different species of primate here, all with their own stories. Monkey World also has its own TV program called Monkey Life.
The official website describes Monkey World:
'Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 250 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with a permanent, stable home. Today Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 250 primates of 19 different species.'
More information is available on the website: visit link