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During a recent trip to the Isle of Wight, I visited Monkey Haven with my daughter – an award-winning animal sanctuary with charity status located a short drive from the island’s centre of Newport. On arrival, we were welcomed by friendly staff who handed us an activity booklet, packed full of fascinating facts and a … Read more
Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire are enjoying a summer baby boom as they welcome 20 monkeys, three rare Chinese deer, marmoset twins and two reindeer calves. There have been so many new rhesus monkey arrivals in recent weeks that even the dominant male, known as Phil, has taken to helping out with babysitting duties. Found … Read more
Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens near Newcastle in Northumberland are offering a fantastic opportunity to all budding zoo keepers over the half term week. Zoo Club runs from Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June and is suitable for two age ranges – 5 to 8 year old and 9 to 15 year olds. A whole … Read more
If you hope to see some baby monkeys over the half term break a visit to Twycross Zoo in the Midlands would make the perfect day out. There are four new babies to visit at the zoo, including the critically endangered black-headed spider monkey, a bright orange dusky langur and a pair of the world’s … Read more
Drayton Manor Zoo, part of Drayton Manor Park, near Tamworth in Staffordshire, is reminding groups of the arrival of the Tamarin Trail, which takes adventurers through beautiful planted gardens, allowing them to come face to face with a troop of mischievous monkeys. During the trail adventure, guests get up close and personal with the cute … Read more
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