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Monkey World

Monkey World

Near Wool, Wareham BH20 6HH

0800 456600/01929 462537

Enjoy a fun-filled, fascinating day out for all ages at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre! Open every day (except Christmas Day), visitors are welcome throughout the year.

The 65-acre park is home to the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ and ‘Monkey Business’, and has been providing sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world since 1987!

Daily keepers’ talks provide a captivating insight into life at the park and its inhabitants and pre-bookable guided tours are also available.

Café’s serve good value hot and cold food or there are numerous picnic areas to be enjoyed throughout the park, plus a well-stocked gift shop.

Monkey World also has excellent facilities for the disabled, including electric scooters, wheelchairs, sensory statues and wheelchair swings.

Offering great value for money and a fun yet educational day out – make Monkey World your top destination this year!

Just minutes off the A31, Monkey World includes a woodland walk, half-hourly keeper talks, cafes, a gift shop and several picnic and play areas.

Poole - Things To Do

poole park

poole park

Famous for its aquatic birds and miniature railway, Poole's Victorian park is great venue for relaxing.

Opened in 1890 by HRH Edward Prince of Wales, the park enjoys an open aspect to the south with extensive views across Poole Harbour.

brownsea island ferries

brownsea island ferries

Est.1887 - Poole's Oldest Boat Company with the newest luxury boats - leaving from the Yellow Kiosks on Poole Quay.

Ferries to Brownsea Island & Harbour tours. 

hamworthy park

hamworthy park

Hamworthy Park Beach is a traditional seaside park located in Poole with a quaint sandy beach with fantastic views over Poole Harbour and the Purbecks.

Poole - Food & Drink Recommendations

Restaurant Recommendations Poole

Restaurant Recommendations Poole

From fishermans cafes to up market celebrity restaurants, Poole really has it all.

delicatessans and cafes

delicatessans and cafes

There are numerous coffee shops and cafes on The Quay and nearby.

Poole Bars and Pubs

Poole Bars and Pubs

Numerous choices all along the Quay or nearby in the Old town centre.