Can you stroke the monkeys in Monkey Forest?
They are wild animals. Of course you can’t touch them.
How long is the walk around Trentham Monkey Forest?
Visitors walk along the 3/4 of a mile pathway. Walk, watch and be AMAZED as the endangered monkeys live as they would in the wild. Situated in an ancient Staffordshire forest Trentham Monkey Forest is the perfect day out for all ages.
Is Monkey Forest worth visiting?
An excellent visit, we were fortunate in having lovely weather and the monkeys (Barbary macaques) were out and about in some quantity. Good to be able to watch wildlife in close-up without barriers and fascinating to observe the behaviour of a species so close to our own..
Is Trentham Monkey Forest ethical?
The place is a conservation project, and I believe they return some monkeys to the wild. Academic studies are conducted there, too. It’s nothing like a zoo, and the monkeys roam free, but the staff discourage them, gently, from approaching visitors (and visitors must not approach closer than 1 metre from monkeys).
Can you take dogs to the Monkey Forest?
Can I bring my dog? No, dogs are natural predators of the Barbary macaque and are not allowed. However, if you have a guide dog we are happy to keep the guide dog in the onsite office whilst you enjoy the forest.
Who owns Trentham Monkey Forest?
the de Turckheim family
The park is one of four owned by the de Turckheim family; the other three are La Montagne des Singes in Alsace, France (opened in 1969), La Forêt des Singes in Lot, France (opened in 1974), and Affenberg Salem close to Bodensee, Germany (opened in 1976).
Do monkeys come out in the rain?
over a year ago. Yes. They are wild, so sometimes there is a lot more than at other times, but generally there is always a decent number as they feed them regularly, which keeps them coming around.
Do you have to pay for parking at the Monkey Forest?
Parking and Admission 6.1 We provide FREE parking for visitors to Trentham Monkey Forest. Users of the car park do so at their own risk. The FREE car parking is provided by Trentham Estate.
What kind of monkeys are at Trentham Monkey Forest?
Trentham Monkey Forest is a sanctuary for endangered Barbary monkeys. The natural behaviours of the monkeys can be seen right in front of your very eyes, making it one of the most fascinating and special attractions in the UK.
What is the most ethical zoo in the world?
Not all these zoos on this list are found in the US, but they are all accredited through some form of organization with conservation and education at their forefront….
- Philadelphia Zoo, PA.
- Singapore Zoo, Singapore.
- Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, PA.
- San Diego Zoo, CA.
- Smithsonian National Zoo, MD.
- Henry Doorly Zoo, NE.