New World Monkeys, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has disproportionately long limbs and prehensile tail giving rise to their name and are critically endangered animals.
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Where you can see the Spider Monkey
Chessington Zoo
Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, UK
Chessington Zoo was founded in 1931 in the grounds of a mansion of considerable history, which can be traced back to 1348. The estate was acquired by entrepreneur Reginald Goddard, a Flight Lieutenant from the Great War, who needed a place to house his exotic animal collection. The Zoo at Chessington has developed into an … Read more
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Longthorns, Wareham, UK
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre Monkey World, the internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 250 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, 30 years on the site is now a sanctuary for primates from all over the world including the … Read more
Banham Zoo
Banham Zoo, Banham, Breckland District, United Kingdom
Banham Zoo is an award winning family attraction and one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country with over 2,000 animals from around the world. Throughout the day there are plenty of activities to thrill and entertain families, including daily animal feeding talks and displays, one of the largest ‘Birds of Prey’ displays … Read more
Dudley Zoo
Dudley Zoological Gardens, Castle Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom
Dudley Zoo is much more than a zoo; hundreds of exotic and endangered animals inhabit an ancient wooded hillside, with a rich geological history, around the ruins of the 11th century Dudley Castle and share a site with the world’s largest single collection of Modernist Tecton structures – and the country’s only vintage chairlift! Discover … Read more
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Isle Of Wight Zoo, Sandown, United Kingdom
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a family-run attraction with a special interest in big cats and Madagascan animals. It was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort created to guard Sandown’s coast, which means it faces one of the Isle of Wight’s nicest beaches. Discover Animals is a small team dedicated to bringing you … Read more
Chessington Zoo
Chessington Zoo was founded in 1931 in the grounds of a mansion of considerable history, which can be traced back to 1348. The estate was acquired by entrepreneur Reginald Goddard, a Flight Lieutenant from the Great War, who needed a place to house his exotic animal collection. The Zoo at Chessington has developed into an … Read more
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre Monkey World, the internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 250 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, 30 years on the site is now a sanctuary for primates from all over the world including the … Read more
Banham Zoo
Banham Zoo is an award winning family attraction and one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country with over 2,000 animals from around the world. Throughout the day there are plenty of activities to thrill and entertain families, including daily animal feeding talks and displays, one of the largest ‘Birds of Prey’ displays … Read more
Dudley Zoo
Dudley Zoo is much more than a zoo; hundreds of exotic and endangered animals inhabit an ancient wooded hillside, with a rich geological history, around the ruins of the 11th century Dudley Castle and share a site with the world’s largest single collection of Modernist Tecton structures – and the country’s only vintage chairlift! Discover … Read more
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a family-run attraction with a special interest in big cats and Madagascan animals. It was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort created to guard Sandown’s coast, which means it faces one of the Isle of Wight’s nicest beaches. Discover Animals is a small team dedicated to bringing you … Read more