Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Longthorns
BOVINGTON
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
BOVINGTON
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
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Opening Times
| July and August 2021 (1 July 2021 - 31 August 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00* |
| September to December 2021 (1 September 2021 - 31 December 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| January to June 2022 (1 January 2022 - 30 June 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Closed 25 December. Last Entry is one hour before closing.
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeGuide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £16.00 per ticket |
| Child (3-15 years) | £11.00 per ticket |
| Child under 3 years old | Free |
| Disabled Visitors without Carer | £11.00 per ticket |
| Essential Carer* (proof of entitlement required: Blue badge, DLA or PIP document) | Free |
| Family (1 adult and 2 children) | £32.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | £45.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen (65 years +) | £11.00 per ticket |
| Student | £13.00 per ticket |
*Visitors who require the support of an essential carer are offered free admission for one accompanying carer when they pay the full adult/ child price.
GROUP RATES (10+)
Adult £13.00
Student (NUS Student Card required) £12.00
Child (3–15 years old) £10.00
Senior Citizen £10.00
Disabled Visitor without Carer £10.00
Essential Carer*
(proof of entitlement required: Blue
badge, DLA or PIP document)
FREE
*Visitors who require the support of an essential carer are offered free
admission for one accompanying carer when thy pay the full adult/ child
price.
SCHOOL GROUPS (10+)
Children (Up to 16 years old only) £9.00
1 Teacher to 6 Children FREE
Extra Teachers £10.00
PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS (10+)
1 Adult and 1Child £16.00
Extra Children £8.50
Extra Adults £12.00
BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Minimum of 6 Children)
Children £16.50
2 Adults FREE
Extra Adults £11.00
TripAdvisor
- Excellent4284
- Very Good1067
- Average339
- Poor101
- Terrible73
Recent Reviews:
- mkpSomersetBurnham-On-Sea, United KingdomTrip Type:Family75 mins and done
Friday, 30th July 2021Boring and done within 75 mins. A lot of the enclosures were either empty or monkeys couldn’t be seen. With hindsight once you’ve seen one monkey you’ve seen them all. The talks were now digital... Read full review - Lisa LPeterborough, United KingdomExtremely Interesting & Informative Place to Visit
Friday, 30th July 2021Fantastic place to visit where a lot of hard work is put in by a dedicated team to take care of primates that are victims of the pet trade (legal and illegal). So many different species care for to... Read full review - ccsclwns7773Tiverton, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesMonkey buisness
Sunday, 1st August 2021Visited here for first time , it’s a decent way to spend a couple of hours if the weather is a bit inclement, some monkeys hard to see, others like the orangutans were very open and entertaining... Read full review
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards Bronze 2018 2018
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users - wheelchairs and mobility scooters available - it is advisable to book in advance.
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - (apart form the Woodland Walk in which there are no primates to see).
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - written keeper talks are available.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - sensory statues of some of the primates.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafeteria, hot and cold food. The Watering Hole - outdoor restaurant with beefburgers, sandwiches and other refreshments.
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - play areas including equipment for children with additional needs.
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions - Licences for civil marriages.
- Cater for groups - School, Pre-school and other groups (10+ visitors - must be booked in advance). Birthday parties (minimum of 6 children - must be booked in advance).
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Open All Year
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - Spanish
- Toilets
Key Features
- Film or TV location
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Min group size - 10
- Outdoor Attraction - some covered areas.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - free parking. Coaches need to book in advance in the summer.
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - recommend booking in advance, charge applies.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available - for 10+ visitors who book in advance. Call 01929 401003 for a booking form.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Must pre-book. Call 01929 401003 for a booking form.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Monkey World is situated on the A31 Between Bere Regis and Wool in Dorset.
Public Transport Directions
BY TRAIN:
From London Waterloo to Wool: Aproximately 2.5 hours (journey time).
Monday to Saturday: 08.05 from London Waterloo arrives at Wool at 10.34. Trains then run at 5 minutes past each hour. After 14.30 times change - please enquire.
Sundays: Please enquire as times change frequently due to track repairs.
From Wool to London Waterloo: 2.5 - 3 hours (journey time). Monday to Saturday: Trains run at 45 minutes past the hour.
Sundays: Please enquire as times change frequently due to track repairs.
Wool Railway Station is approximately 1.5 miles away from the park. There are usually taxis available at Wool Railway Station to complete your journey to the park or you can take a bus. The Purbeck Breezer 31 and Jurassic Coaster X52 bus services connects Wool Railway Station to Monkey World, the Tank Museum, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The Breezer 31 bus service runs until 18 September 2021.
Please note: Monkey World do not operate the bus services and are unable to answer queries regarding bus transport to the park.
JOURNEY PLANNING: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables and plan your journey by public transport.
Related
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Online Shop, Bere Regis & Surrounding*Online shopping delivered to your door* - Purchase a gift or adoption package and support Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre.
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