Monkey Life (2007)
Monkey Life was created in 2006 and has continuously documented the work of Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE and her team at Monkey World; Ape Rescue Centre. Filmed at Monkey World in Dorset, Monkey Life follows the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected primates. Many have mental as well as physical problems so the Primate Care Staff treat their individual needs until they can be reintegrated with primates of their own kind. The primates at the park range from apes, who were taken from the wild as babies and used as photographers props on Spanish beaches to monkeys, many of which were rescued from the UK pet trade. With unparalleled access Monkey World's dedicated team are filmed dealing with medical emergencies, primate moves, births and sometimes heart-breaking decisions. We follow Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE around the globe as she continues the park's mission to rescue abused primates. Monkey Life documents the daily life and drama of the world’s largest primate rescue centre.
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- 1 1. Episode 12023-11-05 · 30mDr Alison Cronin and animal manager Jeremy return from Argentina with Sasha and Kangoo. Two chimpanzees being given a new home at the park, as part of Bryan’s group. And Tuan’s ora
- 2 2. Episode 22023-11-05 · 30mThere’s comings and goings at the park as marmoset family The Simpsons, head off to a new home in Somerset. While marmoset Tya returns in their place, looking for love. And the Bar
- 3 3. Episode 32023-11-12 · 30mIt’s vet day for some of the primates and Nelly the loris causes concern. Newly arrived female chimp Sasha gets to know some of Bryan’s group but isn’t so keen on her son Kangoo do
- 4 4. Episode 42023-11-12 · 30mOrang-utan Silvestre undergoes a top to toe health check in preparation for moving to a new home in Switzerland. New chimp Sasha goes outside for the first time, while Gismo’s capu
- 5 5. Episode 52023-11-19 · 30mThe team at the park’s sister sanctuary, Dao Tien in Vietnam, care for little Quy a rescued douc monkey who has just arrived at the centre. Golden cheeked gibbons Lewis and Tung ta
- 6 6. Episode 62023-11-19 · 30mInfighting in one of the capuchin groups leads to surgery for female newcomer Louis. Cotton-top tamarin Mo loses mate Uncas, but gains a new friend when female Red moves in. And wa
- 7 7. Episode 72023-11-26 · 30mOrang-utan Silvestre arrives in Switzerland for a new life as leader of his own small group. While Alison decides to separate mother and son chimps Sasha and Kangoo, so they can bo
- 8 8. Episode 82023-11-26 · 30mAlison’s on a mission to rescue a pet trade marmoset kept in a hamster cage. While chimp Kangoo takes his time deciding whether to venture into the outdoor enclosure for the first
- 9 9. Episode 92023-12-03 · 30mThere’s an emergency operation for woolly monkey Piquita while newly arrived capuchin Louis finds a perch and stays put. And a double blow for the chimp team with the loss of elder
- 10 10. Episode 102023-12-03 · 30mAlison’s at Twycross Zoo to collect an orphaned orang-utan in need of a new home and family. There’s startling news about a recently rescued pet trade capuchin. While chimp Kangoo
- 11 11. Episode 112023-12-10 · 30mAlison heads north to rescue a pet trade squirrel monkey, who proves to be something of an escape artist. While newly arrived orang-utan youngster Kayan meets Bulu Mata for the fir
- 12 12. Episode 122023-12-10 · 30mThe park comes to the aid of two marmosets seized by the RSPCA, and Alison is truly shocked by the appalling condition of the male. While new capuchin Louisa reaches out the foot o
- 13 13. Episode 132023-12-17 · 30mA challenging trip to the great outdoors for some of the park’s lorises. While at Dao Tien in Vietnam an even bigger adventure for a pair of rescued black-shanked douc monkeys, as
- 14 14. Episode 142023-12-17 · 30mNewly arrived squirrel monkey Kimbo has a heath check and the snip! Alison shows vet Cesar another new arrival and this one is not in good health. And orang-utan youngster Kayan go
- 15 15. Episode 152023-12-24 · 30mChimpanzee groups, Bart’s and the Bachelors swap houses again. While Koba, the rescued marmoset clings to life after arriving at the park in a stricken state. And at Malagasy the l
- 16 16. Episode 162023-12-24 · 30mIt’s moving day for young male orang-utan Hujan whos on his way to join the nursery group. While Alison trys to help rescued marmoset Koba build up his strength. And woolly monkey
- 17 17. Episode 172023-12-31 · 30mElderly marmoset Jenny gets a visit from the vet in preparation for the arrival of a new life partner. While orangutan youngster Hujan begins to adjust to life in the nursery and f
- 18 18. Episode 182023-12-31 · 30mAlison travels to Hampshire to rescue Clyde, another pet trade marmoset. Young orangutan Hujan meets older male Bulu in the nursery. While Argentine chimp Sasha meets the challenge
- 19 19. Episode 192024-01-07 · 30mA visit from the vet for one of the park’s strangest residents, while the small monkey team lose the battle to save tragic pet trade marmoset Koba. And capuchin Gismo and his girls
- 20 20. Episode 202024-01-07 · 30mAlison looks forward to the prospect of a new species at the park, Baboons! While recently arrived pet trade marmoset Clyde braves the great outdoors for the first time. And a sunn
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Alison CroninSelf
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