Zoos & Wildlife · Dorset
Monkey World
📍 BH20 6HH
Photo: John Lamper (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Meet rescued primates rehabilitated into natural living groups
- Ape Rescue Centre helping stop illegal primate smuggling
- Adopt a primate to support the centre's work
- Gift shop selling clothing, toys and homeware
- Special event days such as Autism Friendly Day
Monkey World is an Ape Rescue Centre in East Stoke, Dorset, where you can meet primates rescued from the illegal wildlife trade or from abuse and neglect, now living in natural family groups. The centre has worked with governments worldwide since 1987 to stop primate smuggling, and you can learn about individual rescues, adopt a primate to support ongoing care, or browse the gift shop for clothing, toys and homeware. Special days such as Autism Friendly Day and Home Education Days make it welcoming for a range of visitors. It's well suited to families and animal lovers wanting a meaningful day out, and with Wool station just 0.9 miles away and 34 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it makes an easy addition to a Dorset stay.
Practical details
- Booking
- Book tickets online in advance
- Best for
- Families and home-educating groups
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Creche
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Wool 0.9 miles
- Moreton (Dorset) 4.3 miles
- Wareham 4.5 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page