Since 2005, visitors have been able to discover a fascinating yet unique species, living freely in an ancient Staffordshire Forest. Monkey Forest is home to 140 free-ranging Barbary macaques. 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. Barbary macaques […]
Mini Environmentalist and Britain’s Got Talent Finalist, Aneeshwar Kunchala visited Trentham Monkey Forest yesterday to see first-hand the important work we do to protect the primate species of Barbary macaques in Stoke-on-Trent. The 7-year-old stole the hearts of the nation when appearing on Britain’s Got Talent earlier in the year with his passionate poetry […]
Last month we confirmed the arrival of SIX baby Barbary macaques! Baby monkey season is such an amazing time of year as we get to see some beautiful natural behaviours exhibited by our Barbary macaques as well as welcome some adorable additions to our monkey sanctuary. A lovely, wholesome behaviour that we are […]
The two Stoke City mascots, Pottermus & Pottermiss , visited Trentham Monkey Forest today in their first romantic outing since lockdown. The pair of lovey-dovey hippos had a field day, ‘pottering about’ in and amongst the monkey park away from Stoke City in the pre-season. There was certainly a lot of ‘monkey love’ […]
This month, we were very happy to announce the arrival of SIX baby Barbary macaque monkeys so far in 2022 here in Trentham. Every birth that we have at the Monkey Forest is a small win for the species, as sadly, there are currently fewer than 8,000 Barbary macaques left in the wild. Barbary […]
SIX baby Barbary macaque monkeys have been born at Trentham Monkey Forest and have been adorably welcomed into the world by the other members of the troop; we are delighted to confirm. Several months after the monkeys were serenaded by a Marvin Gaye impersonator to inspire them to ‘get it on’, we are delighted […]
Here at Monkey Forest we take great pride in our conservation efforts for the environment and our monkeys, working with the likes of the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB) and Barbary macaque Awareness and Conservation (BMAC). Unfortunately, it is not only Barbary macaques fighting a losing battle, as 75% of the world’s primates […]
As it is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme to raise awareness about is loneliness, we here at Trentham Monkey Forest would like to remind you that our forest can be the perfect place to help reduce loneliness. Walking amongst 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques and having a chat with our knowledgeable park guides can […]
To celebrate Staffordshire Day 2022, Monkey Forest has erected the world’s first bottle kiln bug hotel, in a respectful nod to the counties culture on this momentous day. On May 1st, over 260 years ago, Josiah Wedgwood set up his now world-famous pottery company in 1759, helping to transform Staffordshire into the centre of […]
Did you know that at Monkey Forest, we welcome primatologist researchers in to observe and study our Barbary macaques, to use for their educational publications? Monkey Forest is the only place in the UK with free-roaming Barbary macaque monkeys – with no cages or bars. This unique characteristic provides researchers with the perfect […]