Monkey Business
A look at the inhabitants of Monkey World, near Wareham in Dorset, owned by Jim and Alison Cronin. Monkey World rescues primates from cruelty and neglect and gives them a home for life. It is a unique sanctuary which houses the largest group of Chimpanzees outside of Africa.
- 1998-2006
- 9 seasons
- Documentary
A look at the inhabitants of Monkey World, near Wareham in Dorset, owned by Jim and Alison Cronin. Monkey World rescues primates from cruelty and neglect and gives them a home for life. It is a unique sanctuary which houses the largest group of Chimpanzees outside of Africa.
Season 9 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Episode #9.1
30 mins
In a new series back in Dorset we follow the day to day lives of apes and monkeys at one of the largest primate rescue centres in the world. Who will rise to chimp leader in Rodney's old group? The park makes way for new orangutan arrivals And baby orang Hsiao Ning meets the rest of her orang family face to face.
Episode 2
Episode #9.2
30 mins
We catch up with the nursery chimp group and cheeky chap Seamus. It's all change in Paddy's group for 15 year-old Paco. And, keeper Lee is off to Germany to collect baby orangutan - Aris and meets his unusual roommates.
Episode 3
Episode #9.3
30 mins
Orangutan Aris arrives at the park, eager to show off in front of his new 'not so fun' room mate Hsiao Ning! We find out if Hananya has risen to the group's challenge of leadership. And, pregnant Hsiao Quai makes her bedroom spick and span for her imminent arrival.
Episode 4
Episode #9.4
30 mins
The park picks up an award for innovation.The true extent of abuse that some of the primates suffered before being rescued, becomes apparent as there's bad news in 2 of the chimp groups. And the big event that the park has been waiting for - a new baby is born to one of the most endangered species in the world.
Episode 5
Episode #9.5
30 mins
The animal manager Jeremy and wildlife vet John Lewis head to Fuerteventura for chimpanzee Patricia. And, Jim's concerned about the health of the oldest capuchin at the park, 37-year-old Pepe.
Episode 6
Episode #9.6
30 mins
Toothache overcomes orangutan A-Mei, so the dentist and a medical team are called in. Spanish chimp Patricia arrives to meet her new family in Hananya's group and seems to makes a big impression. And it's baby Kai's first adventure into the big outdoors.
Episode 7
Episode #9.7
30 mins
Episode 8
Episode #9.8
30 mins
Episode 9
Episode #9.9
30 mins
Episode 10
Episode #9.10
30 mins
Episode 11
Episode #9.11
30 mins
Episode 12
Episode #9.12
30 mins
Episode 13
Episode #9.13
30 mins
Episode 14
Episode #9.14
30 mins