Events Calendar

SEPTEMBER

Adult Sleepover

Friday 6th September – Sunday 8th September 2024

In 2024 we are bringing back our Adult Sleepover event!!

Join us for a camping weekend for the adults!!

Prices start from £160 per person

Look forward to an evening of campfire festivities, enjoy watching the primates at Monkey World, and get involved in the games and activities throughout the weekend!

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

Operant Conditioning Talk

Thursday 12th September 2024

What is it and how does it improve primate welfare?

Find out the answers to these questions and more on
Thursday 12th September 1:30pm & 7:00pm

Tickets are priced at £10 each
Students and staff studying or working with animals are free

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

Photography Tours 2024

Friday 20th September 2024

Photography tours provide a fantastic opportunity to watch and photograph the primates at Monkey World as they go about their business from the normally off limits viewing towers.

Please Note: Photography tours are exclusively for charity members and adult adoptive parents at Monkey World. Full payment is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable, however payments made are transferable in the event of inclement weather.

To book your place, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

All proceeds go to the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund (registered charity number 1126939).

For full terms and conditions click here 

The Big Top Boogie

Saturday 21st September 2024

Do you love to Boogie? We love to boogie!

Join us for an amazing night with live music from Abba’s Angels & the Rat Pack Bournemouth,

This party is set to be our best one yet, so don’t miss out!

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

Advanced Primate Enrichment Workshops 2024

Tuesday 24th September to Thursday 26th September

Our Primate Enrichment workshops are incredibly popular, so for 2024, we are introducing our advanced workshop designed for participants who have previously attended one of our primate enrichment workshops. 

2024 Dates:
24 – 26 September – 2 Spaces left

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

OCTOBER

Life of a Keeper Talk

Wednesday 2nd October 2024

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly!

Find out about the daily life of a keeper.
Wednesday 2nd October 1:30pm & 7:00pm

Tickets are priced at £10 each
Students and staff studying or working with animals are free

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

Photography Tours 2024

Monday 14th October 2024

Photography tours provide a fantastic opportunity to watch and photograph the primates at Monkey World as they go about their business from the normally off limits viewing towers.

Please Note: Photography tours are exclusively for charity members and adult adoptive parents at Monkey World. Full payment is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable, however payments made are transferable in the event of inclement weather.

To book your place, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

All proceeds go to the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund (registered charity number 1126939).

For full terms and conditions click here 

Primate Enrichment Workshops 2024

Wednesday 16th October – Thursday 17th October

Our Primate Enrichment workshops are incredibly popular. Join us and spend a couple of days with like-minded people.

The first day of the course is hands on, making a variety of interesting enrichment items designed to enrich the lives of primates. On the following day you will have the unique opportunity to take everything you have made over to Monkey World and watch the primates enjoy the enrichment from one of the exclusive viewing towers.

This course includes:
Overnight accommodation
Lunch & Dinner on Day 1
Breakfast on Day 2

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]

Advanced Primate Drawing

Friday 25th July – Sunday 27th October

Take your drawings to next level!

Led by world-renowned, international wildlife artist David Dancey-Wood, this weekend is guaranteed to improve your drawing confidence. This advanced course is aimed at individuals who have previously attended one of our primate drawing courses and wish to improve their skills further.

Course fee: £265.00 per person, (Jim Cronin Memorial Fund Charity Members – £238.50)

The course fee includes two nights, dinner, bed & breakfast and a cream tea on day two.

To book, or for further information please contact us on 01929 462487 or email us on [email protected]