There are 140 fascinating Barbary macaques to see at Monkey Forest. They live in large groups and within them we have up to 6 generations co-existing. Their mesmerising natural behaviours are on display for you to enjoy whenever you get the chance to visit.

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Babies

Babies are born in the spring and early summer with DARKER fur than the adults

It takes them up to 10 days to start walking/climbing

They are usually seen clinging to an adult or riding on their back

Babies are born in the spring and early summer with DARKER fur than the adults. Births happen naturally in the trees and we find out about them when we see a new baby when opening up in the morning! They are usually seen clinging to an adult or riding on their back.

They start to lose their dark fur after 1.5 months which is gradually replaced by brown fur. Babies are fully weaned at 6 months of age. It takes them up to 10 days to start walking/climbing. Within their first 2 years of life they are still socially dependent on their mother and she will provide protection, warmth and comfort.

Juveniles are also small in size but have brown fur. They spend a lot of time playing and are very agile. You can adopt all of our babies to help save primates through vital conservation and research at the Jungle Shop.

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Adults

Adult females have a pronounced swelling on their bottoms

Males weigh around 17kg

Some females have their first baby at 4 but most at 5

Adults are large in size, with males weighing around 17kg. Adult males have large canine teeth which they can use to display to others.

Adult females have a pronounced swelling on their bottoms. Female Barbary macaques become adult by 6 years old, and males become adult by 8yrs. Some females have their first baby at 4 but most at 5.

Elders

Old females have black fur around the face like a beard

Our oldest monkey was 32, that’s over 100 in human years!

Old monkeys move slowly and need lots of rest

Old monkeys display some characteristics relevant to their age. Average lifespan at Monkey Forest is 23 years, but our oldest monkey was 32, that’s over 100 in human years! ! We have a few monkeys in the park living way past the average age.

Old monkeys move slowly, can become thin or frail and need lots of rest. Their spine can become curved over time. Old females have black fur around the face like a beard.