Monkey Life (2007)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2007-08-13
Last Air Date: 2024-01-07
Number of Seasons: 16
Number of Episodes: 314
Networks: Pick, Sky One, 5, Sky Nature
Top Cast
- Jim Cronin as Self
- Alison Cronin as Self
- Jeremy Keeling as Self
- Ralf Little as Self (Voice)
- Andy Serkis as Self (Voice)
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Specials (2017)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: It’s a Monkey Life: Jim’s Dream
As Monkey World celebrates its 30th year, this remarkable documentary tells the story of how it all began with one man's dream to save abused chimpanzees in Spain. In 1987 Jim Cronin's passion for protecting primates saw him transform a derelict farm in Dorset into a rescue centre that has since grown into the largest sanctuary of its kind in the world today. Along the way, Jim, his wife Alison and head keeper Jeremy saved hundreds of monkeys and apes from abuse and neglect. When Jim died suddenly in 2007, his death came as devastating blow but Alison and Jeremy had to carry on to fulfil his dream. This is a film about how a very special sanctuary came to be. It’s a story about the park’s remarkable inhabitants and the people who have made saving these primates possible.
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Ep. 2: Orange Hooligans
The story of the wonderful world of Monkey World's European Crèche for Orphan Orangutans.
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Ep. 3: Woolly Tale
The story of one of the most endearing primates on the planet.
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Ep. 4: Little Monsters
The story of the efforts to save this secretive species and return them to the wild.
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