Monkey mascot, also known as Billy-Man-Jaro, is back from his charity climb up Kilimanjaro, Africa. Climbing the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, Billy really did have a tough challenge ahead. All for a good cause, Billy jumped and swung his way up the mountain. We documented his trip and thought you’d like to see. […]
Our first baby of 2017 was born on the 27th May. A few months on and 3 bundles later, we now have 4 babies. The babies are now 3-4 months old and are currently the star of the show here at Monkey Forest. Here’s what our little ones have been up to recently… Mastering the […]
1 – Watch the monkeys foraging for acorns At this time of year, the forest is full of berries and acorns, a perfect treat for the monkeys. The forest has a number of large oak trees so acorns are plentiful. The monkeys really enjoy this seasonal treat and the nuts provide them with lots of […]
We recently teamed up with Graham Quinn Photography and ran a Photography Workshop here at Trentham Monkey Forest. As PR and Marketing Officer and the person responsible for taking pictures at Monkey Forest, I was able to attend the workshop too. The workshop is brilliant for anyone who loves photography, at any level. Graham takes […]
As the weather warms up and the forest begins to bloom, some of our female monkeys are nearing their final stages of pregnancy. But how can you spot a pregnant Barbary macaque? A round tummy? Sore ankles? Unlike humans, it’s quite hard to tell when a female Barbary macaque is actually pregnant. But here are […]