Can we hold/touch a monkey?

No, our monkeys are wild animals and out of respect for the monkeys you cannot touch or feed them. Please read the park rules before entering the park on your visit.

Related FAQs

Yes, the 140 monkeys live in freedom within the 60-acre forest and therefore visitors will always see them. The Barbary macaques are well acclimatised to the UK weather, as in the wild they would face harsh winters and long hot summers. 

Yes, our guides and safety procedures ensure your visit with us is as safe as possible. However, please ensure you are familiar with our safety rules before visiting. Only if you do not follow the safety rules is when the experience can become unsafe.

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