Monkey World assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild.
At the Centre refugees of this illegal trade as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect are rehabilitated into natural living groups.
Rescue & Rehabilitation
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A Primate Planet Productions film
Documenting the work of Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
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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.
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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!
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| 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
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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) |
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SERIES 5 on Channel 5 UK |
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SERIES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 on Animal Planet |

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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" |
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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
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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. |
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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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