Jim Cronin Memorial Fund

The new website for the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund is now live! Go to www.jimcroninmemorialfund.org.

Take your place within the Walk of Thanks, a unique and lasting way to support the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund for Primate Conservation and Welfare, registered charity number 1126939.  Download details and an order form here.

Jim Cronin passed away on March 17, 2007 at Cabrini Medical Center in Manhattan. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, he has been a resident of Great Britain for more than two decades where he and his wife Alison have operated the internationally renowned ape rescue centre, Monkey World, which works with governments around the world to halt the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. Jim was educated at St. Denis School and Lincoln High School in Yonkers.

During the past 20 years, Jim established himself as an international expert in the rescue and rehabilitation of abused primates, and the enforcement of international treaties aimed at protecting primates from illegal trade and experimentation. Jim founded Monkey World which he and Alison built from a small refuge to a 65 acre wildlife park that is home to more than 230 rescued primates of 16 different species and is rated as one of the most popular family destinations in England. Last year Jim was awarded the honour of Member of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for Services to Animal Welfare. The well-loved series, Monkey Business, has documented their frequent rescue missions and undercover investigations throughout Europe and Asia for the past 10 years, and a new series is in production.

Jim had a passion for life and the conservation of wildlife that was an inspiration to all who knew him. His enthusiasm was infectious and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Jim’s legacy will continue under the guidance of his devoted wife, Dr Alison Cronin. Monkey World and the numerous projects Jim and Alison set up globally, will continue as a fitting memorial to a man whose life touched so many around the world.

Monkey World have set up a fund in memory of Jim to continue his legacy.

Donations to the fund can be made payable to the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund, and sent to Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH.  You may also make an online donation at www.justgiving.com/tjcmf.

We thank everyone for their continued support.