There’s a lot to do for the whole family who can take a tour of the monkey enclosures and learn about these fascinating animals from the team of expert carers. It’s not just monkeys though! Kids will love the wild play area where they can learn about the environment around them and let off some steam in the playground. Take a gentle stroll around the beautiful Wildlife Gardens and check out the sea view or enjoy a bite to eat in the gift shop.

The welfare of the monkeys in our care is paramount and is as always our main priority. Therefore, although Covid-19 restrictions have ended, due to the vulnerability of the monkeys to Covid-19, and to protect our team, we are still opening in a limited way.

All visits to The Monkey Sanctuary must be booked in advance via our website. This way we can manage the number of people around the monkeys to enable us to continue doing our best to keep them, and you, safe. Please don’t try to visit The Monkey Sanctuary without a valid booking confirmation as we won’t be able to let you in.

Please Note: The wearing of face coverings is advised and preferable when around the monkey enclosures and in any indoor spaces. The monkeys remain vulnerable to Covid-19 and do not have the protection of vaccines. Therefore, we continue to do all that we can to limit their risk to the virus as well as to our team. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Opening days

Summer Holidays: Wednesday 27th July – Sunday 4th September  11am - 4.30pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays 

October half term: Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th  11am - 4.30pm Open every day

In extreme bad weather, please see our website and Facebook page to check that we are open.

Accessibility

Due to the natural setting of the site and the listed status of the main Sanctuary house, we regret that we are not able to provide full access to all areas of the site to visitors with limited mobility.
Please ask a member of staff for more information on access and available discounted rates.

Dogs and assistance dogs 

Unfortunately we cannot allow dogs (including assistance dogs) into the main Monkey Sanctuary site. Please contact us in advance of your visit to make alternative arrangements, in regards to assistance dogs, on 01503 262 532. 

Don’t Forget! Gift Aid to receive unlimited re-entry to the Monkey Sanctuary for one year!