As the warmer months embrace us with their radiant sunbeams and gentle breezes, nature undergoes a remarkable transformation. In the heart of Monkey Forest, an enchanting phenomenon takes place. Barbary macaques, known for their charming antics and captivating presence, bid farewell to their thick winter coats! As the winter chill recedes and the days […]
We’re excited to confirm that 8 baby monkeys have been born at Trentham Monkey Forest so far in 2023! Every year, we aim to have between 6-10 babies, so we’re absolutely delighted to have seen 8 healthy little monkey babies arrive this year – with hopefully more in the pipeline. Our breeding program […]
We are excited to announce the arrival of three adorable newborn Barbary macaques, born within the past few weeks, at Trentham Monkey Forest. The three adorable babies were born to their proud mothers high up in the Staffordshire trees, overnight, as the monkeys live exactly how they would do in the wild. The woodland […]
Barbary macaques are one of the most fascinating primates in the world. The young ones particularly are known for their playful and mischievous nature, these monkeys are an absolute joy to watch in their natural space here in Trentham. One of the most interesting things about Barbary macaques is the way they communicate with […]
Ahoy there, mateys! Are you ready to set sail on a pirate adventure? Imagine a world where you can explore the high seas, discover hidden treasures, and battle fearsome foes. Well, now you can – thanks to our brand new pirate ship play space, handcrafted by our talented head of maintenance, Steve Olivant! But […]
Monkey Mums at Trentham Monkey Forest were celebrated on Mother’s Day as our conservationists at the Staffordshire forest treated them with roses for them to eat (not put in a vase)! Within each group are several families, with up to FIVE generations (so yes, the park gave a flower to one of their great-great […]
On the 1st March, our primate conservationists at Trentham Monkey Forest were treated to an unusual training programme, as they watched a David Attenborough documentary focused on the endangered primate they help to protect, INSIDE THE MONKEY FOREST ITSELF! Monkeys could be seen swinging from branch to branch whilst the park guides looked on […]
The winter at Trentham Monkey Forest has absolutely flown by! The team has been hard at work to make sure Monkey Forest is ready for opening on February 18th! We have been putting the graft in, improving areas of the park and we cannot wait to welcome you all back to Monkey Forest again! To […]
On the 30th of December, a new BBC Dynasties special aired, featuring a troop of Barbary macaques living in the Atlas mountains of Morocco. The one-off special, hosted as ever by Sir David Attenborough, utilised truly breathtaking videography of the species and underlined the main issues surrounding the decline in wild Barbary macaque populations. […]
We are excited to announce today that tickets for the 2023 season are now available to buy online and that Monkey Forest will be open from the 18th of February 2023. We cannot wait for our visitors to be reacquainted with the fascinating Barbary macaques that freely roam our amazing 60-acre Staffordshire forest! […]