Visitor Information
Woolly Monkeys
+ Woolly Monkeys come from central and western areas of South America.
+ They occupy humid primary flooded and non-flooded forest and live in groups numbering 5-43 individuals.
+ They live in multi-male groups with one dominant male in charge of the group.
+ Woolly Monkeys eat fruit, leaves, seeds, gums, flowers and animal prey.
+ Females generally give birth to a single infant which gestates in 220 days. The baby is weaned at 20 months.
+ They have a prehensile tail, which is used as a third arm so they can forage for food while hanging from their legs and tail.
+ They are very delicate monkeys to keep as they can be highly strung and they often suffer from diabetic tendencies if their diet is not just right.
Times, Prices, Directions
Monkey World
Longhorns, Wareham, Dorset
BH20 6HH
Tel: +44 (0) 1929 462537
Opening Times:
We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 10am until 5pm (10am until 6pm during July and August). Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
Prices:
Adult £ 10.75
Student (NUS Student Card required) £9.00
Child (3-15 years old) £7.50
Senior Citizen £7.50
Disabled £7.50
Directions:
By Train:
From London, Waterloo - Wool: - 2.5 - 3 hours (journey time)
Mon - Sat
1st train 08.30am then
09.30am
10.30am
11.30am etc.
After 14.30 times change - please enquire.
Sundays - please enquire as times change frequently due to track repairs.