2017/2018

Dorset Tourism Awards

Bronze award

Large Attraction of the Year

Dorset Tourism Awards

Silver award

Guided Tour of the Year

Dorset Tourism Awards

Silver award

Access & Inclusivity

Primary Times Star reader Award

Silver in Overall Winner, Family Attraction and Outdoor Activity Centre

Best in Purbeck Finalist

Best Attraction 2017

BAPTA Semi Finalist

Great Time Out award

2016

Dorset Echo Industry Award

Best Contribution to Local Tourism Finalist

Dorset Tourism Awards

Silver Award

Large Attraction of the Year

TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence

2015

2014

TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence

Here & Now

British Family Venues Top 500

TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence

2012

Bournemouth Tourism Awards

Highly Commended
Tourism Attraction Experience of the Year

Dorset Hall of Fame Awards

Posthumous award for Jim Cronin into the Dorset’s Hall of Fame

TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence

Supporter Award

Megan Driscoll

2011

Dorset Business Awards

Winner of Dorset Tourism Award

MSN in association with Starburst

Top Ten Conservation Pick

TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence

2008

2006

“Shining World Compassion Award” from The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association

Monkey World was presented with the “Shining World Compassion Award” in recognition of outstanding effort made to rescue 88 capuchin monkeys from a Chilean laboratory – the biggest ever primate rescue.

Supernanny Magazine “10 Day Trips to try this Summer”

Monkey World was selected as one of the 10 best UK attractions to visit in the “Supernanny’s School Holiday Survival Guide”

2005

Chernobyl Children Life Line

For giving our support to the Chernobyl Children Project 2005

South East Tourism ExSEllence Award 2005

Monkey World was Runner Up for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Guide Dogs “Opening Doors”Award 2005

For opening our doors to guide dog owners and other blind and partially sighted people

2004

The Sunday Times 20 Best Family Attractions

The Sunday Times pick of the best 20 family attractions in Britain and Ireland should give you all the inspiration you need.

Certificate of Appreciation

For veterinary supplies donated to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia.

The Good Britain Guide

Voted as the Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset.

The Independent 50 Best Spring Days out in Britain

Voted No 6 by the Independent Newspaper.

2003

Certificate of Achievement

Given in appreciation of the well thought-out facilities for the disabled by the North Dorset Disability Action Group.

Best Childrens’ Attraction

Chosen by Holiday Visitors with Bournecoast

SchoolZone Award

For Educational Website Design.

Partners in Success – Good Employer Scheme

Awarded by Southern Tourist Board for Dorset and the New Forest.

The Best of Dorset

Voted as Dorset’s Best Day Out in conjunction with 2CR and British Gas

2002

Zoo Animal Welfare Award Winner

Given in special recognition for “The Macaque Centre” by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).

2000

The Good Britain Guide

Voted as the Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset.

1998

Zoo Animal Welfare Award Winner

Given in special recognition for “The Woolly Monkey Habitat” by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).