In the heart of the forest, amidst the lively chatter of monkeys swinging from tree to tree, lives a legend—S75, a 30-year-old Barbary macaque who continues to thrive against all odds. For a Barbary macaque, reaching the age of 30 is an incredible feat. To put it into perspective, S75 is equivalent to a […]
In the summer of 2024, Dr. Roland Hilgartner, Head of research and Director at Affenberg Salem (our sister park in Germany), embarked on a mission to Morocco to visit the Barbary macaques in their native habitats. The trip aimed to evaluate both the current presence of these primates and the success of reintroduction efforts from […]
On the 17th August, Monkey Forest Members will be welcomed for an exciting, informative morning event. Member’s will be invited to join us from 10am and will be greeted with a complimentary hot drink. The they will get the awesome chance to listen to exclusive talks from the Monkey Forest team, during our quieter morning […]
19 years ago, on July 19th 2005, Trentham Monkey Forest opened its doors for the very first time. To be so close to the 20-year mark is a feat we’re incredibly proud of and here’s why! – Each year, all-year-round, 140 monkeys inhabit this 60-acre Staffordshire woodland in conditions incredibly similar to that of their […]
We are SO HAPPY to share with you that Monkey Forest has been blessed with the arrival of 10 BABY MONKEYS during the past 2 months! Since we announced the first two births of the year, back in early May, 8 more baby monkeys have been born in our unique woodland – confirming an […]
Hey there, monkey lovers! Gather ‘round because we’ve got some wild news that’ll make you want to swing from the trees in the name of sustainability! At Trentham Monkey Forest, we’re all about conservation and the environment. Our Barbary macaques eat almost 100kg of food a day and guess what? We’re feeding them […]
Trentham Monkey Forest is excited to announce the first baby arrivals of the year as two newborn Barbary macaques have been born within the past few weeks within our unique Staffordshire woodland. The two adorable babies were born to their proud mothers high up in the trees, overnight, as the monkeys live as close […]
Today is World Art Day! So we thought, it would be fitting (and hilarious) to blend the two worlds of classical art and our cheeky Barbary macaques to celebrate some of the wonderful, iconic pieces of art that exist in the world! With a creative spark and a touch of attempted humour, we […]
As the Easter holidays approach, Monkey Forest has hatched an egg-citing plan to make your break truly memorable. Get ready to embark on a special Easter Egg trail, all made possible by their brand-new digital companion app! This adventure promises not only fun and excitement but also the chance to test your knowledge with a […]
Trentham Monkey Forest has successfully carried out its first-ever ultrasound examination on a monkey called ‘Pretty’ and discovered that she is in fact, PREGNANT! The video of the scan shows Pretty’s adorable bundle nestled safely within her womb and confirms her to be the first monkey mum of the season for Monkey Forest. […]