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Monkey Forest Visit Morocco on Conservation Visit
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 […]
Embark on an Egg-citing Easter Adventure with Monkey Forest’s New App!
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 […]
FIRST EVER ULTRASOUND on Barbary macaque at UK Monkey Forest REVEALS she is PREGNANT!
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. […]
Preserving Peru’s Precious Cloud Forest – Conservation Project
In a remarkable collaboration, Trentham Monkey Forest has joined forces with the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB) to support a vital conservation project led by researcher Lorena Fernandez. The project focused on evaluating the impact of 15 years of community conservation efforts in the Campesino Community of Yambrasbamba in Peru. At the […]
Trentham Monkey Forest Confirms Re-Opening Date for 2024
Trentham Monkey Forest is excited to announce that it’s monkey experience will re-open again on the 10th of February, after being closed during the winter period. We’re excited to kick start our 19th season as a sanctuary in Stoke-on-Trent where 140 Barbary macaques can simply be themselves within an ancient 60-acre Staffordshire Woodland. […]