Monkey Life

A Primate Planet Productions film

Documenting the work of Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre

After ten years of successful filming of Monkey Business, first filmed by Tigress and then by Meridian ITV, Monkey Life was created in 2006. Both series are shown on Animal Planet and other channels worldwide.

Set in Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset, UK, Monkey Life follows the nail-biting rescue and rehabilitation stories of some of the most abused and neglected monkeys in the world, and the unwavering hard work of Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE, Jeremy Keeling and their team, in their ongoing mission to stop the illegal smuggling of primates from the wild. Refugees and chimps that were found abused in laboratories, circus tents or as photographers props are rehabilitated here and given the chance to spend the rest of their days being cared for in a natural environment.

Filmed over the course of a year, this heart-warming series follows the day-to-day dramas and personalities of these, our closest relatives. From power struggles and dramas, to friendship bonds and new additions to the group, Monkey Life follows some of the most beautiful creatures on the planet, and the team who are devoted to working with them.

LATEST NEWS

SERIES 6 - a great success!

Thank you for all your comments and feedback on the Official Monkey Life and Monkey World Facebook pages, plus letters and emails to Monkey World. We're so glad you've enjoyed the latest series!

SERIES 7 on Animal Planet

Yes, the best primate soap opera in the UK continues! We are very pleased to announce that we are partnering with Discovery Networks International to bring you Series 7 of Monkey Life in late 2013. We've just filmed new aerials with Castle Air as the park has grown so much over the past few years. We're bringing you many new and exciting stories following the ongoing work of Monkey World; the latest news from Dao Tien - Monkey World's sister sanctuary in Vietnam, and of course we'll update you on the day to day lives of your favourite residents at Monkey World.

TRANSMISSION DATES

SERIES 4 on Nat Geo WILD

Series 4 - Weekdays from 22nd April until 3rd May 2013 at 8am and 8.30am, and repeated at 11pm (excluding the two Wednesdays)

SERIES 5 on Channel 5

UK
Series 5 - Every Tuesday at 7pm from 22nd January 2013

SERIES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 on Animal Planet

UK
Series 6 - From November weekdays at 4pm repeated Tuesdays at 9pm and Wednesdays at 3pm.

Monkey Life Bonanaza! - 4th November 12pm - 5pm, 23rd December 12pm - 5pm, 28th December 6am - 8pm

Series 6 - January 2013 - Sundays at 6pm and Saturdays at 9am

Series 2, 3 and 5 - January 2013 - regular slots on weekends at 7am and weekdays at 6am, 12pm and 4pm

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Series 6 - From 5th November - 30th November at 6.15pm

Russia

Series 6 - From 5th November 2012 at 6.15pm with a re-run ar 6am weekdays and from 3rd December at 6.15pm weekdays

Series 5 - January to March 2013 at 9.05am every Saturday and Sunday

Series 2 - From January 2013 at 6.15pm weekdays

Poland

Series 6 - From 14th November at 8pm, repeated weekly from 22nd November at 4pm

Series 5 - 31st October to 19th November at 5.30am

Series 3 - 20th November to 3rd December at 5.30am

Series 2 - 4th December to 23rd December at 5.30am

Series 1 - 24th December to 12th January 2013 at 5.30am

Latin America

Series 1 - From 1st June 2013 for the week - 7am and 12 noon

Benelux

Series 2 - January 2013 - Saturday and Sunday mornings, followed by Series 5 and Series 6

SERIES 2 on Hulu.com in USA

It’s free for all those viewers in the US! Tune into Monkey Life on the digital platform, HULU.

DVDs AND MERCHANDISE

MONKEY LIFE - Series 4 DVD out now!

On sale in the Monkey World Shop and on Amazon.co.uk for £34.99

VIEWERS COMMENTS

"Monkey Life is one of the best reality shows that has ever been on TV"
"This show is essential in educating the public about the plight of our nearest relative"
"I love Monkey Life. Thank you so much for such an entertaining and informative show"

MONKEY LIFE - Series 3 DVD

On sale in the Monkey World Shop and on Amazon.co.uk for £29.99

20 half-hour episodes (7.5 hours) on four DVDs, with English subtitles for the hard of hearing, a 12 page episode booklet and extras on the DVD.

"The passion of the staff, plus the beautiful and often hilarious monkeys, makes this a great half-hour of TV"- TV TIMES

"Moving documentary series" - DAILY MAIL

MONKEY LIFE - Series 2 DVD & Posters

On sale in the Monkey World Shop and on Amazon.co.uk for £29.99

20 half-hour episodes (7.5 hours) on four DVDs, with English subtitles for the hard of hearing, a 12 page booklet and extras on the DVD.

"This endearing series is cute enough to thaw even the frostiest of hearts" - DAILY MAIL

"Terrific documentary series" - THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Posters are available for sale in the Monkey World shop.

MONKEY LIFE - Series 1 DVD & Merchandise

On sale in the Monkey World Shop and on Amazon.co.uk

Fourteen episodes with English subtitles, as well as a multitude of extras! Don't miss the stars of the show gallery, and an 8 page booklet telling you what's in each episode!

With births, rivalries and more, it’s better than any of the soaps – and far cuter too!” – SUNDAY EXPRESS

An unusually delightful programme – GUARDIAN UNLIMITED

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