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Monkey Life (2007) | Couchpile

Season 1

14 Episodes

2007

E01

Episode 1

8/13/2007·30m

The Nursery chimps get the better of Animal Manager Jeremy, but he has his revenge! We also meet chimpanzee Paddy, who’s been the perfect leader of his group for more than 15 years. And we find out why new alpha male Hananya is struggling with life at the top. There’s tension when a baby Woolly Monkey is born, but instead of being tucked up with mum, it’s been rejected. Will the endangered primate survive without human intervention?

E02

Episode 2

8/14/2007·30m

There is a challenge for the staff as four chimps ‘move house’ on one day in the park’s biggest move around yet. Baby chimps Ash and Rodders have breakfast at home with keepers Emma and Paul. And, as Monkey World is the European crèche for baby orang-utans who need a home, there is news from Russia of an orang-utan orphan who needs a family.

E03

Episode 3

8/15/2007·30m

Keeper Mike is on a mission in Moscow for a baby orang-utan called Joly, while back at the park her future home has been built. And in Paddy’s chimp group, Eddi has a ‘toddler tantrum’. She’s growing up which means having to fend for herself, and she is not happy about it!

E04

Episode 4

8/16/2007·30m

Orphaned baby orang-utan Joly arrives at the park from Moscow, but her new housemate Hsiao-Ning is not pleased to see her! There is another new arrival at the park as orang-utan Ro-Ro gives birth, and animal manager Jeremy captures the incredible moment on camera. Unlike Ro-Ro’s first attempt at motherhood, all the signs look good – but the baby must feed.

E05

Episode 5

8/17/2007·30m

One of the park’s most lovable characters, chimpanzee Charlie has to undergo emergency dental surgery, and the damage is worse than expected. Ro-Ro is having trouble feeding her new baby daughter and the team intervenes. Chimp Seamus has failed to make any friends in Hananya’s group, so he’s moved back to his old nursery troop.

E06

Episode 6

8/20/2007·30m

We catch up with Carli and Gypsy, the two newest chimp hooligans who have joined the boisterous bachelor group. Jim and Alison are on a rescue mission to Hungary to collect stump-tailed macaque Koko. She has been living in a pet-shop cage for 20 years and the team gets a feisty greeting.

E07

Episode 7

8/21/2007·30m

Nerves run high as the team attempts a first at the park: a surrogate mum for a newborn baby orang-utan. The orang-utan nursery mob love spending time in their new outside enclosure, and stubborn Hsiao-Ning is even starting to enjoy life! And in Hananya’s group, Patricia is being pursued by the alpha male.

E08

Episode 8

8/22/2007·30m

The bachelor boys are up t their usual hooligan tricks, and there is concern when chimp Joline is struck down by a mystery illness. Elsewhere, stump-tailed macaque Koko is introduced to the great outdoors after 20 years in a pet-shop cage, and baby woolly monkey, Julio is coming on in leaps and bounds as he’s introduced to his woolly monkey family.

E09

Episode 9

8/23/2007·30m

New recruit Koko, a stump-tailed macaque, meets her first companion in years: old boy Gerald. Dinda is about to embark on a new life with her orang-utan family, and we meet Gismo, a capuchin with a tragic past. And there is great excitement when golden-cheeked gibbons Peanut and Pung-Yo welcome a new arrival to their family.

E10

Episode 10

8/24/2007·30m

It is time for baby woolly monkey Julio to leave his life living with humans. There is a shocking exit from the park for a capuchin monkey family when, 18 months after their rescue, a court order means they have to leave. After a year-long struggle, preparations begin for the rescue of a three-year-old chimp Bryan, who was stolen from West Africa and has been living as a photographer’s prop in Mexico. And it’s time for baby woolly monkey Julio to leave his life living with humans and join his woolly monkey family full-time.

E11

Episode 11

8/28/2007·30m

Jim and Alison are on a special mission to Cancun in Mexico. They have travelled 5,000 miles to collect a lively three-year-old chimp called Bryan, who has been mistreated by his owner and needs a home with his own kind. Jim and Alison must prepare Bryan for the long and difficult journey back to Dorset. Meanwhile, Alison is frustrated in her efforts to rescue an adult chimp named Coco, who belongs to the same owner.

E12

Episode 12

8/29/2007·30m

Toddler chimpanzee Bryan recovers from his 5,000-mile journey from Mexico and settles in to his new home with a hearty breakfast from Lee. There’s a medical crisis for chimp Joline when her loss of hair, stiff joints and lack of appetite prompt the vets’ concern. Will exploratory surgery explain what is wrong with her?

E13

Episode 13

8/30/2007·30m

The vets examine 17-year-old chimpanzee Freddie, who does not seem to be his usual boisterous self, and the staff wait to see if chimp Joline will recover from her mystery illness. In the nursery, youngsters Pip and Ben take a big step when they venture outside to play for the first time, and their new housemate, Bryan, is given a health check.

E14

Episode 14

8/31/2007·30m

Mexican monkey Bryan meets his chimp foster mum Sally, but no one is sure if he has been around another chimpanzee before. How will he react to his new mother? Elsewhere, Jim comes to the aid of lovable primate Charlie, who is being picked on by the other males in his group, especially at meal times. And the park faces an irreplaceable loss. Jim Cronin, has sadly passed away after a short battle with cancer. Will Alison and the team manage to keep his legacy alive?

Season 15

20 Episodes

2022

E01

Episode 1

11/6/2022·30m

Dr Alison Cronin steps up again to offer a tiny rescued marmoset a home and family, TikTok is less than six months old so needs a foster family when he arrives at the park. While the care team get a work out, challenging Hananya’s chimps to do the same at breakfast time. And newcomer capuchins, Matty and Louis, meet dominant female Phoenix in there next stage of joining Erico’s group at the lodge.

E02

Episode 2

11/6/2022·2m

Life and death decisions for the team when pregnant woolly monkey Oriana is on the operating table. While newly arrived baby marmoset TikTok meets his potential foster dad. And a bumper crop of grapes on the vine for the golden-cheeked gibbons.

E03

Episode 3

11/13/2022·30m

New capuchin Louis plays hide and sneak with Donna when let out into the outside enclosure for the first time. There’s a very unique treatment for an unusual primate, slow loris Bruce gets Botox. And it’s a sad goodbye to a much loved stumpie.

E04

Episode 4

11/13/2022·30m

Alison receives footage of a pet Tamarin monkey, rescued by the RSPCA, and in need of a home. While Bruce the loris is checked for results from his recent Botox session. And golden-cheeked gibbons Kim and Tien cuddle up in a new hideaway.

E05

Episode 5

11/20/2022·30m

Fears for chimp Gypsy as he undergoes a series of tests following a bout of poor health. While Dodger the capuchin meets some new ladies. And sun flower stalks prove an electrifying experience for alpha male chimp Bart.

E06

Episode 6

11/20/2022·30m

A health check for newly rescued Tamarin, Red raises cause for concern. While newcomer capuchin Matty squares up to dominant male Erico when the group of come together for the first time. And a sticky treat of porridge and cranberries for the chimps.

E07

Episode 7

11/27/2022·30m

Top male, Paulo protests during a woolly weigh in, while there’s a new fruity experience for the Siamang gibbons. And the capuchins box clever when it comes to tracking down treats.

E08

Episode 8

11/27/2022·30m

A major storm pummels the park leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. So while the maintenance team are kept busy outside the primate residents have to stay inside. And friction at the Stumpie House as Toto and Freddie fight for the top spot.

E09

Episode 9

12/4/2022·30m

There’s concern for woolly monkey Oriana when she has a health check. While across the park there’s been a bust-up amongst Hananya’s group of chimps. And the guenon family try out a new tree in their enclosure.

E10

Episode 10

12/4/2022·30m

A video of a sick male marmoset results in an urgent rescue mission for Alison. It may be too late to save the male, but Alison’s been told there’s a female at the same address. Back at the park the clever capuchins have a tricky, sticky, puzzle.

E11

Episode 11

12/11/2022·30m

Alison takes action to protect the parks residents, following confirmation COVID can also affect apes. While there’s more tests for bachelor chimp Gypsy as his condition worsens. And little woolly Leroy shares a strawberry breakfast with father Levar.

E12

Episode 12

12/11/2022·30m

Alison and the team welcome a new female loris to the park while there’s another tiny new addition at the woolly monkey house. And a log lifting work out for Dodger the capuchin.

E13

Episode 13

12/18/2022·30m

Alison travels north to collect a female marmoset whose owner has died, leaving her in the care of a neighbour. While back at the park there’s a new puzzle for the squirrel monkeys to try out and Xingu’s baby ventures outside for the first time.

E14

Episode 14

12/18/2022·30m

There’s a vet visit for newcomer Capuchin Matty who’s come off worse in a battle for the top spot with leader Erico. While the birth of a new baby woolly monkey is captured on camera and the orang-utans enjoy frozen treats as the temperature soars.

E15

Episode 15

12/25/2022·30m

There’s big news for one of the established chimp groups. While Franco’s capuchins demonstrate their size doesn’t outweigh their ability. And rescued marmoset Jangles summons up the courage to join her new mate Reggie in the outside enclosure.

E16

Episode 16

12/25/2022·30m

Vet Nic Masters uses high tech diagnostic equipment to examine health issues in some of the park’s smaller primates, including capuchin Louis and patas monkey Penelope. While a new puzzle motivates the stumpies to scale new heights.

E17

Episode 17

1/1/2023·30m

The primate care staff move more than thirty capuchins in a day, while Alison’s overcome by the chimp’s reaction to a fallen tree placed in their enclosure. And the bouncy guenons finally get to try out their revamped home.

E18

Episode 18

1/1/2023·30m

Chimp Bryan has a trip to the dentist to remove a rotten molar, while reunited lar gibbon Kitty and agile gibbon Paul are given a fruity treat. And Lee Butler returns to Vietnam to assess repairs needed at Monkey Worlds sister sanctuary, Dao Tien.

E19

Episode 19

1/8/2023·30m

Alison and Jeremy travel to Argentina to meet chimps Sasha and Kangoo, and prepare to bring them back to their new Dorset home. While stump tailed macaque Toto is reintroduced to the females, as the team attempt to sort out their hierarchy problems.

E20

Episode 20

1/8/2023·30m

Alison and Jeremy prepare to fly chimps Sasha and Kangoo from Argentina to Dorset, they need to be crated and loaded in the middle of the night to reach the airport on time. And back at the park two baby woolly monkeys enjoy time with their family.

Season 16

20 Episodes

2023

E01

Episode 1

11/5/2023·30m

Dr 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 orangutans get a giant treat.

E02

Episode 2

11/5/2023·30m

There’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 Barn woollies welcome a new member to the group, Baby Xenia.

E03

Episode 3

11/12/2023·30m

It’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 doing the same. While gibbon Teo tackles some hanging feeders.

E04

Episode 4

11/12/2023·30m

Orang-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 capuchin group get stuck in to a play pit of pinecones.

E05

Episode 5

11/19/2023·30m

The 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 take to the trees and slimmed down loris Xuli finds a mate.

E06

Episode 6

11/19/2023·30m

Infighting 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 warm winter treats for the orang-utan nursery pals.

E07

Episode 7

11/26/2023·30m

Orang-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 both have a chance at a fulfilled life within a group.

E08

Episode 8

11/26/2023·30m

Alison’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 time. And a prickly challenge for the spider monkeys.

E09

Episode 9

12/3/2023·30m

There’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 elderly Sammy and passing of young adult Toprish.

E10

Episode 10

12/3/2023·30m

Alison’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 heads outside and even begins to bond with powerful female Ash.

E11

Episode 11

12/10/2023·30m

Alison 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 first time and a welcome treat for the aging bachelor boys.

E12

Episode 12

12/10/2023·30m

The 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 of friendship to male crush Mattie.

E13

Episode 13

12/17/2023·30m

A 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 they’re released into the forest.

E14

Episode 14

12/17/2023·30m

Newly 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 goes outside for the first time.

E15

Episode 15

12/24/2023·30m

Chimpanzee 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 lemurs have a tricky tree top challenge licked.

E16

Episode 16

12/24/2023·30m

It’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 Levar discovers small things can come in big packages on his birthday.

E17

Episode 17

12/31/2023·30m

Elderly 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 frozen treats for the guenons but how do you free up the fruit?

E18

Episode 18

12/31/2023·30m

Alison 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 of Bart’s outdoor enclosure for the very first time.

E19

Episode 19

1/7/2024·30m

A 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 go nuts over a cracking challenge.

E20

Episode 20

1/7/2024·30m

Alison 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 sunny treat delights Chippy’s woolly monkey troop.

Season 5

20 Episodes

2011

E01

Episode 1

9/12/2011·30m

Alison goes to the rescue of a very old squirrel monkey pet, desperate for a new home. Paddy’s chimp group go mad for mangoes, and there’s news of a weighty new arrival from South Africa!

E02

Episode 2

9/13/2011·30m

The team are in South Africa preparing to transport a very overweight orang-utan back to the UK, but things don’t go according to plan. And back at Monkey World, the Bachelor Boys are having a bedding bonanza.

E03

Episode 3

9/14/2011·30m

There’s a problem at the airport with the transportation of overweight orang-utan Oshine from South Africa – will she make it onto the plane? Back at Monkey World chimp Paddy’s cheeky son Bart is finding his own transportation, and Amy’s capuchins get to grips with some frozen fruit.

E04

Episode 4

9/15/2011·30m

There’s some exciting news at the woolly monkey house. New arrival Oshine has and eventful first night in the orang-utan nursery, and Hananya’s gang go nuts when the chimps are released into their revamped outside enclosure.

E05

Episode 5

9/16/2011·30m

Mike has his hands full when he collects baby golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado from France. Back at Monkey World, rescued squirrel monkey Fidget settles into his new home with the ladies, and Sally’s chimp group have fun with a feast of fabric.

E06

Episode 6

9/19/2011·30m

It’s handbags at dawn in the orang-utan nursery as new arrival Oshine meets foster mum A-mei. Proud woolly monkey Piquita becomes a new mum, and baby gibbon Mikado settles in well after his first week at the park.

E07

Episode 7

9/20/2011·30m

Tensions are high as Sammy, one of the park’s most popular chimps, goes under the knife. The stump-tailed macaque house gets a makeover to accommodate its elderly ugly monkeys, and capuchin Babe goes cherry-picking.

E08

Episode 8

9/21/2011·30m

Alison heads to a lab facility in Scotland to meet a collection of ugly monkeys. It’s a big day for baby golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado as he’s introduced to his new foster mum Alex, and Gordon’s orang-utan group have a bit of fun with some colourful balls.

E09

Episode 9

9/22/2011·30m

Alison is in Edinburgh to collect ten stump-tailed macaques from a medical research facility. Back at the park, the staff are anxious as chimp Athena undergoes an eye operation and woolly monkey Piquita’s baby is finally given a name.

E10

Episode 10

9/23/2011·30m

It’s an exciting day as the staff prepare for two new woolly monkeys from Basel Zoo in Switzerland. Over at the stumpies, the females are vying for position when they’re introduced for the first time. And the male capuchins are put to the test with a clever puzzle feeder.

E11

Episode 11

9/26/2011·30m

Geriatric stumpie Gerald is rushed to the operating theatre. It’s graduation day as baby golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado moves in with his new foster mum Alex, full time. And as Alison prepares for Vietnam, she enlists an unusual helper to test a tracking device.

E12

Episode 12

9/27/2011·30m

It’s a Monkey Life Special as Alison travels to Vietnam for a ground-breaking project. Two golden-cheeked gibbons rescued and rehabilitated at Dao Tien, Monkey World’s sister sanctuary, are to be released into their natural habitat. But will Merry and Lee Lee have the courage to leave their old lives behind.

E13

Episode 13

9/28/2011·30m

Jeremy’s got high hopes as overweight orang-utan Oshine’s introduced to youngsters Lingga and Dinda. It’s an emotional day when the ugly monkeys recently retired from a research facility in Scotland, go outside for the first time in their lives. And there’s a free-for-all as Hananya’s chimps tuck into some delicious fruit.

E14

Episode 14

9/29/2011·30m

The male capuchins explore their new arboreal home for the first time. Alpha male Hananya’s busy showing everyone who’s boss whilst baby woolly Diego joins his family in the big enclosure. There’s great excitement as golden-cheeked gibbon Zoey is pregnant, and the ring-tailed lemurs lap up a sticky treat.

E15

Episode 15

9/30/2011·30m

There’s serious dental work on a group of stump-tailed macaques from Scotland, and top London surgeon is called in. Meanwhile young ring-tailed lemur Kaiyah from Ireland has her first taste of life in the trees; Harry’s marmosets get a sticky treat and the newest Bachelor Boy Ben, sets his sights high.

E16

Episode 16

10/3/2011·30m

Jeremy is on a mission to coax overweight orang-utan Oshine into the great outdoors, but she’s hesitant. There’s trouble at the stumpie house when the boys are introduced to the new girls from Scotland. Baby golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado ventures outside for the first time, and chimp Lulu is refusing her medicine.

E17

Episode 17

10/4/2011·30m

The team are in Lebanon on a rescue mission to pick up a very lonely chimp, Kiki. But they hit problems, and the team have to resort to drastic measures to get her out of her cage. Meanwhile at the park, overweight orang-utan Oshine is a surprise star pupil.

E18

Episode 18

10/5/2011·30m

Chimp Kiki finally arrives at the park after a mammoth journey from the Middle East. There’s great excitement at the gibbon house with news of Zoey’s new arrival. And leader Paddy has his hands full at bedtime after squabbles break out in his group of chimps.

E19

Episode 19

10/6/2011·30m

New arrival Kiki meets her first chimpanzee Patricia after living on her own in a cage in Lebanon for the last eight years. Overweight orang-utan Oshine has a special visitor whilst woolly monkey Bueno is having emergency dental treatment. And there’s sad news about the world’s oldest woolly monkey Xuzy.

E20

Episode 20

10/7/2011·30m

Animal Director, Jeremy, decides to find out exactly how much weight orang-utan Oshine has lost since she came to the park from South Africa. Chimp Hananya is taken by surprise when he meets new arrival Kiki. Baby golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado shows off the latest stages of his colour change. And the work of Monkey World continues with news of two new arrivals.

Season 4

20 Episodes

2010

E01

Episode 1

5/24/2010·30m

Alison and Jeremy are on a mission to rescue feisty capuchin monkeys from Spain. Their ex-pat owners are returning to the UK and can’t look after Babe and Amy any longer, so they’ve appealed to Monkey World for help. Back at the sanctuary, keeper Mike is on babysitting duty for the park’s newest arrival, a baby woolly monkey. And nursery chimp Bryan falls in love…with his own reflection.

Episode 2

E02

Episode 2

5/25/2010·30m

Alison and Jeremy arrive home with two new capuchin monkeys from Spain, but one of them makes a bid for freedom. Something’s wrong with one of Britain’s best known chimps, Trudy, but it’s all a bit of a mystery. And Debbie’s capuchin group take on a lunch snack…that bites back.

E03

Episode 3

5/26/2010·30m

The UK pet trade strikes again. Alison and Jeremy head to a derelict farm to prevent Samantha, the squirrel monkey, from being put down. Young chimp Ben needs to settle into a new group, but will he hold his nerve when he comes face to face with alpha male Hananya? And when it comes to football, the Bachelor chimps are in a league of their own

Episode 4

E04

Episode 4

5/27/2010·30m

Samantha the squirrel monkey gets the all-clear from the park’s vet, and the chance to meet others of her own kind. There’s a disaster at the new orang-utan nursery when builders try to fit the huge new windows, and baby woolly monkey Diego meets one of his family, for the very first time.

E05

Episode 5

5/28/2010·30m

Winter grips the park, and the chimps make snowballs in the icy weather. But one of the park’s best loved primates is extremely ill, and Jeremy is very worried about Charlie. As Charlie’s condition goes downhill and the big freeze sets in, Jeremy keeps an all-night vigil. But will Charlie make it through the night?

Episode 6

E06

Episode 6

5/31/2010·30m

In a Vietnam special, Alison travels to Monkey World’s sister sanctuary, Dao Tien, the site of pioneering rescue and rehabilitation work with golden-cheeked gibbons. Director, Marina calls in human doctors for ground-breaking eye surgery on a gibbon Mika. And, there’s trouble when the team try to rescue a rare silvered langur monkey.

E07

Episode 7

6/1/2010·30m

Snow and ice keep most of the primates indoors, and hot jacket potatoes and flu jabs for the chimps keep the winter chills away. But over at the woolly monkey house, an unexplained accident means a desperate fight for life, for baby Raúl.

E08

Episode 8

6/2/2010·30m

Something’s wrong with Trudy, one of the park’s most famous chimps, and Alison goes to great lengths to help her. But will the experts be able to diagnose her condition? Marcel the marmoset demonstrates small monkeys can be as clever as the larger apes, and baby woolly Diego graduates to join the grown ups.

Episode 9

E09

Episode 9

6/3/2010·30m

Alison heads to Belfast to pick up Kaiyah, the ring-tailed lemur who took over a family home. Spanish capuchins Babe and Amy try to make new friends with those of their own kind, and there’s a cracking lesson in wild behaviour for the park’s Chilean capuchin girls.

Episode 10

E10

Episode 10

6/4/2010·30m

Alison, Jeremy and the team feel like new parents! It’s babies all round for the park’s endangered primates. Jeremy confirms orang-utan Hsiao-Quai is definitely pregnant; the team suspect woolly Yarima is too, and golden-cheeked gibbon Peanut presents her new born… clinging on tight.

E11

Episode 11

6/7/2010·30m

A dental day at the park reveals more than just fillings for chimps Busta and Mickey. New Spanish capuchins Babe and Amy take on dominant female Debbie, and in the crèche the baby orang-utans hit the sack.

E12

Episode 12

6/8/2010·30m

Kaiyah the ring-tailed lemur from Belfast, gets a family visit. And there’s great excitement in Hananya’s group with ice lollies for all, but will low ranking chimp Arfur get his share? And there’s high tension in the operating theatre when park vet Mike, tries to repair a deep leg wound on young chimp Pip.

E13

Episode 13

6/9/2010·30m

Chimp Ben is moving to join the park’s Bachelor Boys, but will his old pals Seamus and Turkish Çarli remember him, and will he find acceptance in his new home? Down at the capuchin house, their rehabilitation is going well, but can the keepers persuade the former Chilean lab monkeys to climb like they would in the wild?

Episode 14

E14

Episode 14

6/10/2010·30m

Rare cotton-top tamarins from Colombia are seized by police in a raid on a farm, and Alison agrees to re-home this new species at the park. But are Uncas and Alice really a breeding pair? And over in the rowdy Boys, chimp Ben is making friends…but is about to meet Bachelor big boss, Butch.

E15

Episode 15

6/11/2010·30m

Kaiyah the ring-tailed lemur, heads to Malagasy to meet the park’s male lemurs for the first time. She also needs to get used to a large enclosure after spending her young life as a pet, but an injury prevents her progress. The Primate Car Staff think they’ve solved the mystery of golden-cheeked Peanut’s little baby, and chimp Ben finally settles in with his new Bachelor troop.

E16

Episode 16

6/14/2010·30m

Golden-cheeked gibbon Peanut needs an operation on her torn lip, but she’s got a baby on board – will she hang onto mum? Kaiyah’s rehabilitation began as soon as she arrived at the park – Alison believes every primate can be given the keys back to their lives. And with buckets, jelly and suds provided, the chimps have a bachelor party.

E17

Episode 17

6/15/2010·30m

Vet Mike tailors a designer jacket for capuchin Bruce and Hananya’s chimp group have a wild bedtime, but will they remember how to nest build? Marina is visiting from Vietnam and checks on the progress of the golden-cheeked gibbons, and baby Tia Nang shows mum she’s a big girl now.

E18

Episode 18

6/16/2010·30m

Alison’s undercover on the trail of a chimp, worked as a photographer’s prop on the beaches of Turkey. Her secret filming adds to the evidence collected over the years by concerned tourists. Alison turns to her Dorset MP for help, but can they persuade officials at the Turkish Embassy in London to put an end to the abuse, and rescue Çadi?

E19

Episode 19

6/17/2010·30m

The world’s oldest woolly monkey, Xuzy, is having a down day, but the ever-energetic chimps are enjoying being out in the rain and nothing seems to dampen their spirits! There’s still concern over chimp Trudy, but at the orang-utans there’s great excitement over Hsiao-Quai’s very special early delivery.

E20

Episode 20

6/18/2010·30m

Alison, Jeremy, and the team become anxious after orang-utan Hsiao-Quai gives birth, but despite a rain storm and the cold, she refuses to bring the baby indoors. And there’s cause for celebration as the new orang-utan nursery opens at last!

Season 10

20 Episodes

2018

E01

Episode 1

1/7/2018·30m

A baby marmoset is looking for a new mum and dad. Bachelor chimp Paco is in the wars with an injured toe and a heart scare. Plus the nursery orangs box clever at play time.

E02

Episode 2

1/7/2018·30m

Woolly monkey Piquita may be expecting a new arrival, while Marmosets Hazel and Solomon meet a new arrival themselves. The park receives five unusual nocturnal guests.

E03

Episode 3

1/14/2018·30m

There's a special delivery as Alison goes to collect a group of five loris, all the way from Hong Kong, and orang Gordon shows off his skills on the high wire.

E04

Episode 4

1/14/2018·30m

Orang-utan Lucky is moving home while young woolly monkey Lucas is causing concern. Little chimp Thelma is up to her usual tricks.

E05

Episode 5

1/21/2018·30m

There's a woolly bundle of joy for Pacaja, but is it a son or a daughter? The slow loris demonstrate just how they got their name when the team try to weigh them.

E06

Episode 6

1/21/2018·30m

Jeremy heads to Belgium to collect two new stumpies. The team get ready to say farewell to two much-loved gibbons, and young chimp Thelma gets the brush off.

E07

Episode 7

1/28/2018·30m

There's concern for elderly saki monkey Jethro, who needs surgery on his tail. Hot potatoes are served up with soup as the chimps get a winter warmer to start the day.

E08

Episode 8

1/28/2018·30m

Two golden-cheeked gibbons head off for a new life in France. Two stumpie arrivals from Belgium meet some of their new housemates.

E09

Episode 9

2/4/2018·30m

Golden-cheeked gibbons Mikado and Tia Nang arrive in France to start a new life together. Pumpkin the spider monkey finds grabbing a fruity treat is just plum easy.

E10

Episode 10

2/4/2018·30m

Flirty capuchin Phoenix convinces dominant male Erico she only has eyes for him, but it's his watermelon she's really after.

E11

Episode 11

2/11/2018·30m

There's sadness as chimp Paddy, one of the park's most iconic characters, passes away but also happy memories of a much-loved primate.

E12

Episode 12

2/11/2018·30m

The bachelor boy golden-cheeked gibbons try out their new home for the first time. Young orang Awan makes a new friend and Tuan shows he's a gentle giant.

E13

Episode 13

2/18/2018·30m

There's a new baby woolly monkey, but it looks like the team will have to be mum. It's moving day for the slow loris and ring-tailed lemur Al gets to meet some the gang.

E14

Episode 14

2/18/2018·30m

Can new mum Ayla be persuaded to accept her newborn baby? Chimp Jestah gets a health check and golden-cheeked gibbons Peanut and Pung Yo enjoy a seasonal treat.

E15

Episode 15

2/25/2018·30m

Alison and wildlife vet John Lewis visit the park's sister sanctuary in Vietnam, and there's a possible new home for golden-cheeked gibbons Nha and Cu Chi.

E16

Episode 16

2/25/2018·30m

A wild gibbon is on the attack as Alison and the team carry out health checks at a Vietnamese national park, and Marina tracks a wild loris through the forest.

E17

Episode 17

3/4/2018·30m

It's another small primate rescue for Alison. This time Frank - a Geoffroy's marmoset. There's an epic fail for Bruce the slow loris as female Bu rejects him.

E18

Episode 18

3/4/2018·30m

Alison and Jarno are in Moscow to collect a baby orangutan. Marmoset Frank meets Douglas, his new housemate.

E19

Episode 19

3/11/2018·30m

Baby orang-utan Mimi, from Moscow zoo, arrives in the UK to start a new life with others of her own kind.

E20

Episode 20

3/11/2018·30m

Last in series. New arrival Mimi gets to meet her first grown up and chimp Buxom demonstrates raspberries can be part of a perfectly balanced diet.

Season 2

20 Episodes

2008

E01

Episode 1

5/12/2008·30m

Nerves are running high in the chimp nursery. New boy, Bryan, is about to face a big challenge, meeting one of the park’s naughtiest resident, Seamus! Baby orang-utan Dinda, is growing up fast, and it’s time for her to move into the orang nursery full time…and the adult orang-utans have fun with giant ice-lollies!

E02

Episode 2

5/13/2008·30m

Animal manager Jeremy is in Paris, collecting a baby orang-utan called Lingga who will be joining Monkey World’s ever-expanding orang crèche. In Paddy’s chimp group, all hell breaks loose over a giant fruity freeze. And Alison says her goodbyes to Julio, the woolly monkey she hand-reared from birth.

E03

Episode 3

5/14/2008·30m

Confident young orang-utan Lingga has arrived from Paris. An operation on chimp Bryan’s teeth reveals the damage caused by his traumatic past life. Stump-tailed macaque Koko needs a helping hand from animal manager Jeremy.

E04

Episode 4

5/15/2008·30m

New orang-utan Lingga meets her housemates, but young Joly is consumed by jealousy. In the chimp bachelor pad, a pile of blankets brings out Buxom’s greedy side. And chimpanzee Jimmy has a very serious leg wound.

E05

Episode 5

5/16/2008·30m

Young orang-utan Hsiao-Ning goes crazy on too much sugary fruit. Animal manager Jeremy prepares to take a huge risk to help adult male chimpanzee Jimmy with his leg wound.

E06

Episode 6

5/19/2008·30m

Tough love ensures that chimpanzee Bryan learns a painful lesson when he goes outside for the first time. Will woolly monkey Julio be brave enough to take his first steps outdoors? And, in Paddy’s chimp group, Lee gets hands-on with Susie. Could she be pregnant for the second time?

E07

Episode 7

5/20/2008·30m

There is a new baby in the woolly-monkey house, but the team is worried about its health. Elsewhere, baby orang-utan Dinda gets to grips with her outside enclosure. And stump-tailed macaque Koko struggles with her living space.

E08

Episode 8

5/21/2008·30m

The life of the new woolly monkey baby hangs in the balance just 24 hours after its birth. In the chimp nursery, young Bryan is hassled by lovable hooligan Seamus. And in another part of the centre, chimp Charlie is also being picked on. Are his days living with the bachelor group numbered?

E09

Episode 9

5/22/2008·30m

Chimp toddler Bryan finally makes friends with the bad boy of his group, Seamus. Unfortunately, it is not long before they fall out again. Elsewhere, it is moving day for the gibbons as the park arranges a ‘wife swap’.

E10

Episode 10

5/23/2008·30m

This special edition travels to Vietnam, where Monkey World is embarking on an exciting new project – its first foreign sanctuary for endangered primates. A new gibbon rescue centre is being built to protect these rare animals for the future.

E11

Episode 11

5/26/2008·30m

Work begins on the new gibbon rescue centre in Vietnam – and not a moment too soon, as the first primates are already arriving to begin their rehabilitation. Back on home soil, there is the patter of tiny feet in Paddy’s chimpanzee group, while members of the bachelor chimp group fall out once again.

E12

Episode 12

5/27/2008·30m

It is a day of tense introductions for the chimpanzees and the gibbons; and the team begins work on its biggest mission to date – the rescue of almost 100 primates from Chile.

E13

Episode 13

5/28/2008·30m

The new baby woolly monkey meets its own kind for the very first time. There is some growing up to be done as orang-utan Aris graduates from the nursery and meets Gordon. And there is a surprise in the chimp nursery as the cheeky Seamus seems to have learned to control his wild side.

E14

Episode 14

5/29/2008·30m

Seamus’ brief period of calm comes to an abrupt end. Elsewhere, chimp Susie takes her new baby outside for the first time; and there are problems with the travel arrangements for the Chile trip.

E15

Episode 15

5/30/2008·30m

It is a vet day at the park, as John Lewis checks up on the leg that chimp Jimmy nearly lost. Baby chimp Rodders, meanwhile, must have a tooth removed after sustaining an injury during a play session; and there is a serious problem with the park’s biggest-ever rescue mission.

E16

Episode 16

6/2/2008·30m

It is a big day for one of the park’s naughtiest residents, chimpanzee Seamus. He is moving from the chimp nursery into the bachelor pad. Toddler orang-utan Aris is in recovery, and one of his new housemates has decided to pick a fight with him. And what happens when Seamus meets his former partner in crime, Carli?

E17

Episode 17

6/3/2008·30m

Orang-utan Aris needs surgery as his knee injury is worse than expected. Chimp Patricia finally relaxes in the company of alpha male, Hananya. And chimpanzee Seamus is in for a shock when he meets big male, Paco.

E18

Episode 18

6/4/2008·30m

This special edition travels to Chile, South America, where the team has joined forces with the military to fly 88 Capuchin monkeys to Monkey World. It will be the park’s biggest and most challenging rescue ever. And for the four capuchins already living at the park, they have no idea that their lives will soon change forever.

E19

Episode 19

6/5/2008·30m

The Chilean capuchins finally arrive in the UK, and there is bad news in the orang-utan house. Something has gone seriously wrong for Aris since his knee operation.

E20

Episode 20

6/6/2008·30m

Aris is still poorly; the baby woolly monkey finally gets a name; and the alpha male chimps exert their authority. But could there be a coup brewing?

Season 3

20 Episodes

2009

E01

Episode 1

3/9/2009·30m

Eighty-eight capuchin monkeys rescued from a research laboratory in Chile wake up to their first morning at Monkey World. Over in the Chimp nursery, Rodders has a run-in with a sticky melon. And the park’s naughtiest resident, Seamus the chimp, comes face to face with alpha male Butch in the bachelor pad.

E02

Episode 2

3/10/2009·30m

Chimps Ben and Pip are due to be moved out of the nursery and into Hananya’s group – but they give wildlife vet John Lewis the run around when he tries to sedate them. Alison is worried about how the recently rescued male capuchins will react when they are moved in together. And orang-utan Kai proves she has far too much energy for the rest of her group.

E03

Episode 3

3/11/2009·30m

The team is forced to step in when the chimp introduction goes wrong and Ben is injured by the alpha male. Orang-utan Hsiao-Quai struggles with her ever-growing son Kai. And the park’s staff prepare to welcome another baby orang-utan into the fold.

E04

Episode 4

3/12/2009·30m

Hananya shows that he is not so tough when it comes to needles! The other chimps, meanwhile, enjoy a ‘banana-fishing’ expedition. Elsewhere, Alison and Jeremy are in Hertfordshire to re-home two more capuchin monkeys, and there is an exciting development among the endangered gibbons.

E05

Episode 5

3/13/2009·30m

Resident capuchin TJ joins the new Chile arrivals, but he seems to be in a mischievous mood. Alpha male chimp Paddy has to step in and keep his unruly troop in line. Orang-utan Amy is pregnant, but no one knows if she will able to care for her baby when it is born. And it is teeth-cleaning time in Hananya’s house.

E06

Episode 6

3/16/2009·30m

The team must make a big decision concerning the safety of one of the chimp groups when alpha male Hananya continues to exhibit violent behaviour. Elsewhere, chimps Simon and Eveline have a swing-off, and there is some dental surgery to be done. There is great excitement as the park gets ready for its next woolly monkey birth.

E07

Episode 7

3/17/2009·30m

Baby chimp Bart goes it alone. The fearless members of the Bachelor Boys group are frightened by a new toy! In Hananya’s group, Ben and Pip finally pluck up the courage to fully explore their new home. And it is all change for the Chilean capuchin monkeys as they are introduced to the outside world for the first time in their lives.

E08

Episode 8

3/18/2009·30m

There is a morning sing-off at the park to get everyone up for the day. Golden-cheeked gibbon Zoey introduces a very rare new addition to her family. Over in Hananya’s group, hot potatoes are on the menu. And a fight amongst the capuchin girls leaves Phoebe with a nasty bite wound that will need surgery.

E09

Episode 9

3/19/2009·30m

Baby woolly monkey Paulo meets his new family for the first time. Young chimpanzee Eddi has fun and games with baby brother Bart. Pregnant orang-utan Amy gets to grips with a breast pump. And emotions run high when Mad Max the marmoset arrives at the park to be with others of his own kind.

E10

Episode 10

3/20/2009·30m

Mad Max meets his new housemates. Chimps Ben and Pip are in shock after another meeting with Hananya. Over in the woolly monkey enclosure, Piquita is the centre of attention. And in Paddy’s chimp group, Bart enjoys his first taste of honey!

E11

Episode 11

3/23/2009·30m

Pregnant woolly monkey Piquita looks fit to burst! Capuchin Sean, over from Chile, is keen to prove that nobody can groom quite like he can. And life hangs in the balance for ruffed lemur Blue. Will she survive?

E12

Episode 12

3/24/2009·30m

Baby woolly monkey Paulo is tempted outside by some delicious bugs, and everyone is enjoying onions in the capuchin enclosure. The team also has a radical plan for the third meeting between youngster Ben and alpha male Hananya.

E13

Episode 13

3/25/2009·30m

There is a scuffle between the female capuchins, Tia needs surgery and orang-utan Amy is heavily pregnant – and very grumpy. In the chimp nursery there is something new in the play area. Alison has her last visit with Paulo, the baby woolly monkey she has successfully hand reared.

E14

Episode 14

3/26/2009·30m

Chimp Ben has a nasty foot wound and animal director Jeremy is worried. In Paddy’s chimp troop, it may be his dad who is the boss, but baby Bart is realising that he is pretty important too! Elsewhere, golden-cheeked gibbon Tien has undergone a transformation, and keeper Holly checks up on Xuzy.

E15

Episode 15

3/27/2009·30m

It is a race against time as the team tries to stop an infection spreading among the chimpanzees. The orang-utans are watching their weight, but are not so keen to get onto the scales! And the lemurs and stump-tailed macaques meet for the first time. Could they become housemates?

E16

Episode 16

3/30/2009·30m

Young chimp Ben loses one of his infected toes. Just as Ben is improving, another chimp in Hananya’s house is struck down by the mysterious bacterial infection – and it is serious.

E17

Episode 17

3/31/2009·30m

Mueller’s gibbons Adidas and Dalumie head for the treetops for the first time. Peanut, Pung-Yo and Tien, the endangered golden-cheeked gibbons, have an outdoor enclosure next door. Will Adidas and Dalumie take to their new home?

E18

Episode 18

4/1/2009·30m

Alison travels to Dao Tien Island in Vietnam. It is Monkey World’s first foreign sanctuary for endangered primates – halfway across the world! This special episode introduces Ellie, a young golden-cheeked gibbon who is the latest arrival at the centre.

E19

Episode 19

4/2/2009·30m

Balding stump-tailed macaque Jonathan gets some protection. Jonathan’s hair loss is due to overly enthusiastic grooming from the high-ranking members of the troop, who will not leave him alone!

E20

Episode 20

4/3/2009·30m

Disturbing footage reveals an adult female chimpanzee in Mexico needing the park’s help.

Season 13

20 Episodes

2020

E01

Episode 1

11/29/2020·30m

Return to Monkey World in Dorset for more emotional stories, following the lives of the rescued primates at the centre and their carers.

E02

Episode 2

11/29/2020·30m

Alison, animal director Jeremy and wildlife vet John Lewis continue to organise the rescue of female chimpanzee Kalu in South Africa.

E03

Episode 3

12/6/2020·30m

After a dramatic rescue in South Africa, chimpanzee Kalu begins her journey to a new home in Dorset. The clever capuchins show off their climbing skills.

E04

Episode 4

12/6/2020·30m

There's a woolly emergency when Ayla rejects and attacks her new baby. Alison has to step in to rescue the infant but is concerned about its injuries.

E05

Episode 5

12/13/2020·30m

The new baby woolly monkey, rejected and attacked by its mother, undergoes X-rays with worrying results.

E06

Episode 6

12/13/2020·30m

Wildlife vet John is at the park to give chimpanzee Kalu a thorough health check, but putting her under proves difficult.

E07

Episode 7

12/20/2020·30m

It is moving day for young adult male orang-utan Jin, who was born at the park. But he is not so keen to leave.

E08

Episode 8

12/20/2020·30m

Alison is in the Netherlands to collect Pichihua, a lonely female woolly monkey who's lost her mate and needs companionship.

E09

Episode 9

12/27/2020·30m

New female chimp Kalu meets big male Bryan, and Alison is pleased with how she is coping with life at the park. Capuchin boss Erico muscles in on a new log pile.

E10

Episode 10

12/27/2020·30m

Alison is on a marmoset rescue mission after being contacted by the RSPCA. With assistance from the police, she finally tracks down Millie Martin.

E11

Episode 11

1/3/2021·30m

New chimpanzee Kalu ventures into the outdoor enclosure for the first time, and aims very high. Elsewhere, the ring-tailed lemurs are in for a treat.

E12

Episode 12

1/3/2021·30m

Alison successfully uses tasty treat tactics while on a double mission to rehome two pet trade marmosets.

E13

Episode 13

1/10/2021·30m

Concerns grow when vet Cesar examines a lump on the face of newly-arrived pet trade marmoset, Jenny.

E14

Episode 14

1/10/2021·30m

While also marking a sad anniversary, Alison takes the decision to temporarily close the park as a global pandemic takes hold.

E15

Episode 15

1/17/2021·30m

The great woolly monkey move around continues. Now that the bachelor group has been set up, Ayla is moved to the Pond Woollies and meets new alpha male Enzo

E16

Episode 16

1/17/2021·30m

Chimpanzee Kalu's health is giving cause for concern, as she's moved onto daily insulin injections to tackle her diabetes.

E17

Episode 17

1/24/2021·30m

Alison receives an update on Monkey World's sister sanctuary, Dao Tien in Vietnam. A golden-cheeked gibbon family has been released back into the wild but the team can't find them.

E18

Episode 18

1/24/2021·30m

Woolly monkey Pichihua becomes a member of Levar's top woollies. Xingu, the dominant female of that group, has just given birth.

E19

Episode 19

1/31/2021·30m

There's concern as the team tries to find out what's wrong with elderly chimpanzee Kalu.

E20

Episode 20

1/31/2021·30m

The parks red-bellied guenons are enjoying their outside enclosure. New baby guenon Nala shows she can cope without mum when she needs to.

Season 12

20 Episodes

2019

E01

Episode 1

12/1/2019·30m

In the first episode of the new series, Alison’s called in to rescue two abandoned marmosets and she’s shocked at their living conditions. It’s not an easy job catching them as they have free run of a bedroom but Alison perseveres so that Caesar and Bud can receive proper care. While back at the park newly arrived chimp Toprish is introduced to potential new pals, but things don’t go to plan. And they heard it on the grape vine, a fruity feast goes down a treat with the Barn woolly monkeys.

E02

Episode 2

12/1/2019·30m

It’s a first for the park with the birth of a baby for red bellied guenons, Nia and Benny. They are believed to be the only ones of their species in captivity anywhere in the world and were rescued from the Lebanon last year. A world of adventure awaits woolly monkey Cosmo in the outside enclosure, if he can just muster up enough courage to venture out. While at the loris complex its weigh-in day for Nora and a puzzling breakfast for Tuan’s group of orang-utans.

E03

Episode 3

12/8/2019·30m

Primate Care staff member, James travels to Germany to meet a baby orang-utan in need of a new home, Hujan was rejected by his mum and has had to be hand reared. He is coming to live at Monkey World as it’s the European crèche for orphan orangs. While back at the park new chimpanzee Toprish shows she’s learning how to interact with her own kind and newly rescued marmosets, Caesar and Bud are enjoying their outside space. And the spider monkeys have a wheelie good time searching for breakfast.

E04

Episode 4

12/8/2019·30m

Baby orang-utan Hujan arrives from Germany to start a new life at the park and an excited team are waiting to greet him. Alison rediscovers a chimp she and Jim first tried to rescue from a circus in Thailand fifteen years ago, and makes a vow to do everything she can to rescue Naree. While Lar gibbon, Kitty is still causing the gibbon team concern so vet Dave is called in to examine her again. And Hananya’s chimp group try camellia flowers for the first time.

E05

Episode 5

12/15/2019·30m

Baby orang-utan Hujan spends his first night at the park with primate care staff member James keeping him company before meeting potential new foster mum, Lucky. Wildlife vet John Lewis touches a nerve carrying out a dental operation on chimp Busta. While red-bellied guenons, Benny and Nia head outside with their new baby for the first time and hidden treats prompt an excited response from the stumpies.

E06

Episode 6

12/15/2019·30m

Alison and Jeremy travel to Thailand to rescue female chimp Naree, who Jim and Alison first found 15 years ago. It’s an exciting and nervous time for Alison who can’t wait to get Naree back to the park to start her new life, but first she needs to be sedated for the long journey back to Monkey World. While back at the park the saki monkeys get a tasty treat and with new climbing equipment in the enclosure baby woolly monkey Cosmo makes a leap of faith.

E07

Episode 7

12/22/2019·30m

Chimpanzee Naree arrives safely from Thailand but it’s an emotional time for Alison after 15 years of waiting. First introductions with Bryan’s group don’t go to plan when chimp Rodders has a strop but Naree only wants to make friends. Vet Dave examines saki monkey Tutu and it’s not good news for the primate care staff while Alison has to step in and play mum for a new-born baby loris. And it’s a fur rubbing frenzy at the capuchin enclosure.

E08

Episode 8

12/22/2019·30m

Chimp Naree sees the big outdoors for the first time, joining her new friends Bryan and Lulu in the large enclosure. Baby orang-utan Hujan also goes outside for the first time with the help and support of RoRo. It’s been less than 24 hours since female loris Nicky gave birth to twins and Alison’s been busy playing mum to one of the baby loris but its sibling also needs help. While woolly monkey Pacaja takes motherhood in her stride and Erico’s capuchin group get an autumn treat in the playroom.

E09

Episode 9

12/29/2019·30m

It’s time for new chimp Toprish to brave the outside enclosure but she finds the great outdoors a bit of a shock, however she has her new family with her offering their support. Guenon mum Nia needs reminding she has responsibilities now that she has daughter Biff to look after and she is certainly keeping her mum busy. While the boys from Levar’s woolly group have fun with locust and the capuchins take on a snake in the grass.

E10

Episode 10

12/29/2019·30m

Hujan, the smallest orang-utan at the park gets to meet Tuan, one of the largest. However Tuan is more interested in RoRo than checking out the little orang. Stumpie Sam has a dental check-up and his decay causes dismay, vet Holly has her work cut out with this patient. The chimp team hope Toprish will fare better on the second attempt going into the outside enclosure and the spider monkeys high tail it when they discover challenging treats in their enclosure.

E11

Episode 11

1/5/2020·30m

Vet Caesar is called in to examine squirrel monkeys Azzi and Charlie and there’s devastating news for their carers. A hard decision has to be made for Charlie’s welfare and the team hope they can make Azzi comfortable. A spoonful of peanut butter helps the medicine go down for stumpie Sam who is recovering from his tooth operation. While it’s puzzle feeders for the chimp bachelor boys and ice lollies in the orang-utan nursery.

E12

Episode 12

1/5/2020·30m

Marmoset Ruby gives birth and it’s a bit of a shock for the care team as it’s quads! The park doesn’t allow the marmosets to breed normally so Ruby giving birth to four babies is a real surprise. Young orang-utan Hujan braves the big enclosure in the presence of adult male, Tuan but with a little help from RoRo soon gets over his nerves. While it’s all change for the residents of the squirrel monkey house and chimp Toprish finally meets alpha male Bart face to face.

E13

Episode 13

1/12/2020·30m

In our first Vietnam special, Alison and wildlife vet John Lewis visit the park’s sister sanctuary Dao Tien to examine two baby douc langurs, both victims of hunters. Plus the team are preparing for a gibbon release that has been three years in the making but plans change at the last minute.

E14

Episode 14

1/12/2020·30m

In the second Vietnam special John Lewis and Marina head out from Dao Tien to take injured baby douc langur Anthony for X-rays on the mainland. Then the team head deep into the jungle for the first gibbon release in three years. But will the long awaited return to the forest for golden-cheeked Bien prove a success.

E15

Episode 15

1/19/2020·30m

Wildlife vet John Lewis is called in to take another look at Bruce, one of the park’s two male Bengal slow loris, can he find the cause of Bruce’s lump this time? Time apart for adolescent orang-utans Silvestre and Jin, after too much rough and tumble shows they have become too mature to live together. Plus the team’s attempt to get the woollies to work for their breakfast bears fruit.

E16

Episode 16

1/19/2020·30m

A trip to the hospital for lemurs Houdini and Whitespot, vet Dave has to x-ray Houdini’s injured arm and then remove one of Whitespot’s canine teeth. Alison’s been busy hand rearing Bobbie and is trying to persuade the baby loris to try solids but it’s not her favourite job. While chimp Naree has settled in great into life at the park Bryan is causing Jeremy and the team real concern. And chimp Kuki cottons on quick when breakfast arrives all tied up.

E17

Episode 17

1/26/2020·30m

Brass and Evi, two of the park’s more unusual residents get a health check from wildlife vet John Lewis. Red bellied guenon baby Biff goes all out, to dine out with back up from mum Nia. While marmosets Frank and Douglas don’t seem to fancy the seasonal treat of corn on the cob, the orang-utan nursery love it with little Mimi experimenting with nest building. And golden-cheeked gibbons Kim and Tien get fresh cut cherry browse, full of ripe fruit.

E18

Episode 18

1/26/2020·30m

Alison’s in Yorkshire with the RSPCA and police, to rescue a capuchin living in an outdoor cage, but will she be able to bring the primate back to Monkey World. While back at the park orphan orang-utan Hujan tells foster mum Ro-Ro it’s time for his milk feed and marmoset Ruby’s babies brave the outdoor enclosure. And primate care keeper Wendy doles out the vitamins to Hananya’s troop to help keep dreaded colds away.

E19

Episode 19

2/2/2020·30m

Newly rescued capuchin Chook gets a medical and her past life as a pet may have taken its toll. But there’s better news for lar gibbon Kitty who’s recovering from a mystery illness which is a massive relief for the primate care staff. While the stumpies are kept busy with logs coated in a flour and water paste, with lots of sunflower seeds attached and Bart’s chimp group think extra-large ice lollies are pretty cool.

E20

Episode 20

2/2/2020·30m

In the last episode of the series, rescued capuchin Chook goes outside for the first time with her new group. While hand reared baby loris Bobbi gets ready to graduate into the loris complex. The Malagasy lemur enclosure has had a revamp to keep the troop interested and Hananya’s chimps have a massive lucky dip for their breakfast.

Season 8

20 Episodes

2015

E01

Episode 1

11/30/2015·30m

Join the staff at the world's biggest primate sanctuary for joy and drama as they rehabilitate a host of cheeky monkeys.

E02

Episode 2

11/30/2015·30m

There's chaos at the capuchin house when Winslow's group have a weigh-in. Meanwhile, there's dissent in the ranks when chimp Tikko appears to challenge Hananya for leadership.

E03

Episode 3

12/7/2015·30m

Five-year-old Jin leaves home and joins the Orang-utan nursery. Meanwhile, troublemaker chimp Bart is up to his usual mischief when Paddy's group are given sacks full of treats.

E04

Episode 4

12/7/2015·30m

Alison and Jeremy head to Germany to collect a lonely stumpie called Floh. Back in Dorset, the chimp team suspect Cherri might be pregnant.

E05

Episode 5

12/14/2015·30m

Chimp Tikko goes under the knife when he gets a tooth infection, newcomer Floh meets leader Sam and golden-cheeked gibbon Tien is on the look-out for a mate.

E06

Episode 6

12/14/2015·30m

Alison agrees to take in a neglected marmoset. Baby Leo is brought to the park by the RSPCA and is in a dreadful state, leaving Alison unsure as to whether he'll survive.

E07

Episode 7

12/21/2015·30m

Golden-cheeked gibbon Tien finally meets his new mate, Kim. But the course of true love doesn't run smoothly. Meanwhile, naughty chimp Rodders pushes Lulu to the limit.

E08

Episode 8

12/21/2015·30m

There's great excitement at Hananya's enclosure when chimp Cherri finally gives birth to twin baby girls. Elsewhere, woolly monkey Pacaja takes a shine to leader Oaska.

E09

Episode 9

12/28/2015·30m

It's the day of the great ape move as Gordon's orangs swap houses with Sally's chimps. But it's a mammoth operation involving the veterinary team and the primate care staff.

E10

Episode 10

12/28/2015·30m

It's all change for Lulu, Rodders, Ash, Brian and Sally, who now have other chimps living nearby. Meanwhile, baby marmoset Leo is finally well enough to meet his new housemates.

E11

Episode 11

1/4/2016·30m

Hananya's chimps are subdued when Cherri loses one of her newborn twins. Elsewhere, a fight breaks out at the lemur enclosure when two new arrivals are given a rough welcome.

E12

Episode 12

1/4/2016·30m

Alison and wildlife vet John Lewis travel to Monkey World's sister sanctuary in Vietnam to release two golden-cheeked gibbons back into the wild.

E13

Episode 13

1/11/2016·30m

Alison heads to Cheshire to rescue four more marmosets. Meanwhile, the primate care staff build a special enclosure to keep baby woolly monkey Bueno Junior safe.

E14

Episode 14

1/11/2016·30m

At the orang nursery all eyes are on Hsiao-quai to see if she will step up to the mark and adopt baby Bulu, who has just arrived from Hungary after losing his mum.

E15

Episode 15

1/18/2016·30m

The team have to make a heartbreaking decision when chimp Susie is taken to the hospital and found to have an inoperable heart condition.

E16

Episode 16

1/18/2016·30m

Alison heads to the Maldives to rescue a slow loris that was confiscated during a drug raid. Back at the park, Jeremy, is outwitted by capuchin.

E17

Episode 17

1/25/2016·30m

There's sad news at Paddy's enclosure when the team are forced to make a tough decision about chimp Susie, who is suffering from an inoperable heart condition.

E18

Episode 18

1/25/2016·30m

There's exciting news for baby orang-utan Bulu as six-week-old Rieke is due to join him from Berlin Zoo. Meanwhile, the new marmoset house is finally set to open.

E19

Episode 19

2/1/2016·30m

Baby orang-utan Rieke arrives from Germany and immediately hits it off with new playmate Bulu. At the park's hospital, chimp Jestah undergoes a major tooth operation.

E20

Episode 20

2/1/2016·30m

Baby orang-utans Bulu and Rieke are running the team ragged. They need around the clock care and are proving to be quite a handful. Meanwhile, chimp Hananya lets his hair down.

Season 11

20 Episodes

2018

E01

Episode 1

11/11/2018·30m

Jeremy comes to the rescue of three squirrel monkeys while Sonny's capuchin group test out their revamped enclosure.

E02

Episode 2

11/11/2018·30m

Health checks on the new three rescued squirrel monkeys cause concern. Baby orangutan Mimi takes her next step to becoming a full member of the nursery group.

E03

Episode 3

11/18/2018·30m

The vets are called over concerns for the health of young chimp, Bart. The woolly monkey move continues with eleven of the primates swapping homes in one day.

E04

Episode 4

11/18/2018·30m

Alison responds to a request from the police to rescue a neglected marmoset. The siamang gibbons have a training session and it's pumpkins in the mist for the chimps.

E05

Episode 5

11/25/2018·30m

Orangutan Oshine is under the weather and gets a little TLC from Jeremy. It's a vet visit for loris Bruce, after the team find a lump on the side of his face.

E06

Episode 6

11/25/2018·30m

An attempted coup at Malagasy leaves lemur Indiana feeling frozen out. New marmoset Amy needs a family, but will the whole household accept her?

E07

Episode 7

12/2/2018·30m

Alison is in the Lebanon to rescue two rare, endangered, guenon monkeys who were illegally smuggled from the wild. Back at the park, the chimps enjoy a wobbly treat.

E08

Episode 8

12/2/2018·30m

Guenon monkeys, Benny and Nia finally arrive at Monkey World and get to see their new home. A vet is called in to get to the bottom of chimp Freddy's uncomfortable problem.

E09

Episode 9

12/9/2018·30m

Rescued marmoset Amy has her day in court while elderly golden-cheeked gibbon Alex causes concern. For the squirrel monkeys, the chase is on for a sweet treat.

E10

Episode 10

12/9/2018·30m

It's dentist day for ring-tailed lemur Houdini and stump-tailed macaque Maureen. Benny and Nia meet The Odd Couple and the primate care staff name Xingu's baby.

E11

Episode 11

12/16/2018·30m

Bruce the loris is in hospital for a check-up while the team have to make a tough decision about the future of capuchin Tau.

E12

Episode 12

12/16/2018·30m

Alison collects a squirrel monkey that needs a new home. Also, can baby woolly Cosmo summon up the courage to take on the great outdoors?

E13

Episode 13

12/23/2018·30m

Alison's on a mission to collect a marmoset found climbing scaffolding on a large block of flats.

E14

Episode 14

12/23/2018·30m

Wildlife vet John Lewis and local vet Cesar Sastre are called in to examine one of Monkey World's most iconic characters, female chimp Sally.

E15

Episode 15

12/30/2018·30m

Alison visits Desmond and Tutu, two potential companions for lonely saki monkey Chloe. Meanwhile, the chimps go football crazy.

E16

Episode 16

12/30/2018·30m

Vet Cesar faces a tough challenge when marmoset Freya suffers a possible life changing injury. Saki monkey Desmond enjoys his new outdoor enclosure.

E17

Episode 17

1/6/2019·30m

There's a heart stopping moment for the team when something goes wrong with gibbon Kitty, and Saki monkey Chloe meets an over ardent suitor.

E18

Episode 18

1/6/2019·30m

A new baby woolly enters the world, while there's sadness over the passing of one of the park's most iconic characters.

E19

Episode 19

1/13/2019·30m

Alison and wildlife vet John Lewis are in Turkey to collect a young chimp previously stolen from the wild and kept as a pet.

E20

Episode 20

1/13/2019·30m

Alison arrives back at the park with rescued chimpanzee Toprish and the team are keen to greet her. Marmoset Freya is on the road to recovery after a leg operation.

Season 9

20 Episodes

2016

E01

Episode 1

11/6/2016·30m

Alison rescues Ruby, a marmoset with attitude and a bit of a weight issue. She has been well cared for but this free ranging marmoset needs company of her own kind. Back at the park there’s a group of primates who’ve had a weight problem in the past, but life is now blossoming for the residents at the stumpie house. Orphan orangutan babies Rieke and Bulu Mata discover the ups and downs of life in the nursery and after some renovations at Hananya’s chimpanzee enclosure, its young Thelma who leads the way.

E02

Episode 2

11/6/2016·30m

The primate care staff suspect golden-cheeked gibbon Kim is about to give birth but after several hours and no change in her condition the vet is called in. It’s a tense time when Kim has to undergo an emergency cesarean. Aging saki monkey Jethro gets a surprise when new companion Chloe arrives from France but it seems Jethro isn’t the romantic type. At Levar’s woolly monkey enclosure there are treats on offer, pine cones packed with raisins, nuts and seeds and its all gone nuts in Franco’s capuchin group.

E03

Episode 3

11/13/2016·30m

Ruby the parks newest and largest marmoset gets introduced to males Jock and Colin, but it doesn’t go to plan. The primate care team have noticed that Lola a chimpanzee in Paddy’s group is having problems with her sight and start training her to allow a close up examination. She is diagnosed as having cataracts and the team need to decide if she should have an operation. At orangutan Tuan’s enclosure they get a special breakfast of fruit and jelly and RoRo’s left with the washing up.

E04

Episode 4

11/13/2016·30m

Alison calls in a specialist eye surgeon to perform the cataract operation on Lola the chimpanzee, Mr Bray normally operates on humans so it’s a unique experience for man and ape. Only time will tell if the operation has been successful. Elsewhere in the park, young chimpanzee Thelma is a willing pupil when it comes to clicker training and baby orangutans Rieke and Bulu Mata get to explore the big kid’s playroom in the nursey for the first time.

E05

Episode 5

11/20/2016·30m

There’s two new arrivals at the park; a baby woolly monkey for experienced mum Xingu, and dad Oaska and Alison’s been to Wales to collect a new squirrel monkey called Azzi who was being kept as a pet. Over at Paddy’s enclosure, Lola has been recovering from her cataract operation and the primate care team decide it’s time for her to rejoin her chimpanzee group. And it’s round two for marmoset Ruby as she is introduced to Oscar, the parks smallest marmoset.

E06

Episode 6

11/20/2016·30m

Woolly monkey Oaska has sadly passed away. He was suffering from spinal arthritis and his condition had deteriorated dramatically, the primate care team made the difficult decision to put him to sleep. With no natural successor in the group it’s decided to move Chippy in with them as he is a proven leader. Over at the orangutan nursery Bulu Mata and Reike are having another big day as they go into the outside enclosure for the first time and new arrival Azzi is introduced to fellow squirrel monkey Charlie.

E07

Episode 7

11/27/2016·30m

The park has rescued another monkey originating from the UK Pet Trade, Alison has been to collect Dino the capuchin. Bringing Dino to the park is just the first step and now the hard work begins introducing him to others of his own kind. Another recent arrival, Ruby the marmoset has settled in well with companion Oscar and it’s weigh in day for the pair followed by fruit kebabs to get them moving. Chimpanzee Jestah has a skin condition that seems to be bothering him so the primate care staff begin clicker training so they can treat the problem, with surprising results.

E08

Episode 8

11/27/2016·30m

There’s shocking news from Hananya’s chimpanzee group, Tikko has died. His death has come as a blow to the whole group, and to the primate care team. Recent arrival Azzi has become friends with squirrel monkey Samantha and it’s time for her to experience the outside enclosure for the first time. But Azzi misses out on the treats dotted around the enclosure as she decides to hide in a bush. However in the same enclosure is saki monkey Chloe, another recent arrival who gets stuck in to the sticky jelly treat.

E09

Episode 9

12/4/2016·30m

Capuchins Dino and Winslow are getting on well after being introduced a few weeks ago. It’s now time for them to be introduced some females and for Dino this is a whole new experience. Woolly monkey Paulo has some big shoes to fill as he promoted to dominant male in Chippy’s old group. He still has a lot of growing up to do but the primate care staff hope he will be successful in his new role. And elderly Lar gibbon Ella’s cataracts have got to the stage where they are affecting her quality of life.

E10

Episode 10

12/4/2016·30m

Elderly gibbon Ella is on the operating table; eye surgeon Mr Bray and his team are going to try and give her back her sight and quality of life. It’s a very difficult procedure on such a small patient, and there are some nervous onlookers in the room. Over at the orangutan nursery it’s pomegranates and marmite for Hsiao-Quai, Jin and Awan and Jin has got this licked. While indoors big brother Kai is being trained to walk into a traveling crate for his impending move. And the squirrel monkey and saki enclosure gets a makeover.

E11

Episode 11

12/11/2016·30m

Wildlife vet John Lewis visits the park to give squirrel monkey Samantha a full health check but there’s concern when he discovers a large mass in her abdomen. At the gibbon house, it’s been 48 hours since elderly lar gibbon Ella underwent cataract surgery and the primate care staff have already noticed a remarkable change in her. While over at the orangutan nursery there’s a special delivery of jackfruit for Hsiao-quai and her three off-spring, but unknown to them it signals Kai’s last day at Monkey World.

E12

Episode 12

12/11/2016·30m

It’s a sad farewell to orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly as they head for a new life in Spain. But before their journey can begin the primate care staff have to get them into their traveling crates. For Lingga and Joly this involves an anaesthetic and wildlife vet John Lewis is on hand to make sure things go smoothly. Over at Hananya’s chimpanzee troop they’ve been a bit subdued since the loss of Tikko so the primate care staff have been keeping them busy and todays treat involves solving a puzzle. And the lemurs are given some frozen delights.

E13

Episode 13

12/18/2016·30m

It’s the start of a new life for orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly when they arrive at a wildlife park in Spain. Monkey World animal manager Jeremy has travelled with them to ensure their welfare while on the road and to settle them into their new home. Jeremy has known these orangutans for over 10 years and helps the new keepers get to know their characters. But what will Kai, Lingga and Joly think of the neighbours.

E14

Episode 14

12/18/2016·30m

Alison comes to the rescue of two pet trade marmosets; both of which have celebrity names. Chuck Norris is first to be collected from a flat in central London and then Alison heads to High Wycombe to collect Sid Vicious, it’s hoped these marmosets can live together when they get back to the park. The primate care staff try and make every day interesting for the primates; at the spider monkey enclosure Toby is using hidden treats to get his lethargic charges working for their breakfast, and Cat tries to find a way for the golden cheeked gibbons to keep cool.

E15

Episode 15

12/25/2016·30m

Orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly are settling down at their new home in Spain but with Jeremy’s time there coming to an end, will they be brave enough to venture outside? Back at the park, newly arrived marmosets Chuck and Sid are introduced but there’s a surprise in store for Alison when she gets a closer look at Sid. Golden cheeked gibbon Mikado has become a bolshy teenager so the park needs a plan for his future and over at the lemur enclosure they go potty for parsley!

E16

Episode 16

12/25/2016·30m

Marmosets Sid and Chuck have their health checks and wildlife vet John Lewis performs a delicate operation on Chuck, as it was recently discovered Sid is actually a girl. During Sid’s health check an X-ray is taken to get a clearer idea of the extent of her mobility problems. Golden cheeked gibbon Mikado undergoes crate training to help with his upcoming house move. Baby woolly monkey Olivia shows of her skills as she becomes more independent while the rest of the group tuck into grapes on the vine.

E17

Episode 17

1/1/2017·30m

In part one of our Vietnam special we travel to Monkey World’s sister sanctuary, Dao Tien, which was set up to rescue and rehabilitate endangered Vietnamese primates. The Dao Tien team rescue two pygmy loris stolen from the forest but their health check gives cause for concern. The sanctuary’s mission is to return primates to the wild but for one of the recused loris it may not be possible. And golden cheeked gibbon Binh receives a contraceptive implant in preparation for her move to the semi-free enclosure.

E18

Episode 18

1/1/2017·30m

In part two of our Vietnam special we travel to Monkey World’s sister sanctuary, Dao Tien, which was set up to rescue and rehabilitate endangered Vietnamese primates. Orphan golden cheeked gibbons Vang and Hoi have been hand reared at the sanctuary for the last 6 months and it’s time for them to be introduced to a big sister who can teach them how to become wild gibbons. Wildlife vet Savvy has to operate on Pedro the loris as his leg wound has become infected. But for Linn the loris it’s a big night out as he is released back into the wild.

E19

Episode 19

1/8/2017·30m

It’s a massive day for three adolescent golden cheeked gibbons. Mikado, Teo and Zak leave their families to form the parks first ever bachelor gibbon group. It’s a tense day for the staff and primates as the three gibbons have to be tempted into their traveling crates. Elsewhere in the park, Sammy the marmoset’s health is causing concern so vet Dave Harding is called in to perform an ultrasound. And its bed time for Hananya’s chimps, but little Thelma just wants to play.

E20

Episode 20

1/8/2017·30m

In the last of this series of Monkey Life; baby orangutans Rieke and Bulu Mata have a special play date with the rest of the nursery residents. For the first time they meet adult female Hsiao-Quai and her six year old son Jin, who can be a bit of a tough nut. It’s another step towards Rieke and Bulu Mata being integrated into the orangutan nursery. Golden cheeked gibbons Mikado, Teo and Zak discover what it’s like to hang out with the boys. And life is sweet for the bachelor chimps when the primate care staff give them papier mache balls.

Season 14

20 Episodes

2022

E01

Episode 1

4/16/2022·30m

In the first episode of the new series of Monkey Life, concern grows for chimp Kalu, who was recently rescued from South Africa. Alison calls in two consultant surgeons to operate on Kalu to remove her gallbladder, it’s the first time the surgeons have operated on a chimpanzee but wildlife vet John Lewis is on hand to assist. At Hananya’s, the addition of a felled oak tree gets the whole troop interested and active. While saki monkeys, Desmond and Chloe get to grips with sunflower heads and the autumn leaves are falling for the parks squirrel monkey group.

E02

Episode 2

4/16/2022·30m

The park is closed due to the latest lockdown but while visits from the public have had to stop, the need to rescue primates hasn’t. Alison travels to Liverpool, to rescue a family of three marmosets living in a birdcage and in desperate need of a new home. Their previous owner has suddenly passed away and neighbours have agreed to care for them until Alison can get there. Bart’s chimp group get to sample medlar fruit for the first time, but the primate care staff are keeping a watchful eye on how they affect Bart who has Type-1 diabetes. While at Chippy’s woolly enclosure there’s a new addition as Eva has given birth and it’s weigh in day for siamangs, Sasak and Sam and golden-cheeked gibbons Peanut and Pung Yo.

E03

Episode 3

4/23/2022·30m

Chimp Kalu, struggles to recover from her recent surgery, and despite the best efforts of the team takes a turn for the worse leading to a difficult decision for Alison. There’s new names and experiences for the trio of marmosets, recently rescued from Liverpool, and the small monkey team are pleased with their progress so far. There’s a wriggly feast for the parks group of squirrel monkeys. While woolly monkey, Paulo is an enthusiastic pupil when it comes to clicker training.

E04

Episode 4

4/23/2022·30m

Concern is growing about one of the park’s older chimps in the bachelor group, high-ranking Jestah has developed a sinister looking lump on his lip. Wildlife vet John Lewis examines Jestah, and takes a biopsy, but it will be a worrying wait until the results come back. It’s a miserable day at the park but rain doesn’t stop play at Tuan’s group of orang-utans, the outside enclosure has been filled with browse for them to enjoy. A-mei finds a sheet to protect her from the rain while big male Tuan makes an ingenious cover out of bamboo. And the pond group of woolly monkeys enjoy a puzzling new feeder while Alison goes to new heights to blow the socks off Hananya’s troop.

E05

Episode 5

4/30/2022·30m

It’s an anxious time for Alison and the primate care staff, as chimp Jestah goes under the knife following a diagnosis of mouth cancer. Wildlife vet John Lewis and local vet Dave Harding team up to carry out the complicated operation, to remove the tumour and reconstruct Jestah’s lower lip. Woolly monkey, Pacaja has had a baby and both are doing well. She is an experienced and confident mum so the team are happy for her to take her new born into the large outside pond enclosure. An enormous felled tree helps the guenon family of four scale new heights. While marmosets, Ruby, Oscar, and their family of four youngsters, are given a lively breakfast and the nursery orang-utans have a ball with a colourful treat.

E06

Episode 6

4/30/2022·30m

Vet Cesar Sastre is at the park, as marmoset Bart gets a health check and a vasectomy. While the primate care team serve the capuchins a muddy breakfast to see if they demonstrate a behaviour displayed by wild capuchins. At the orangutan nursery, youngster Rieke looks to Silvestre for help when she can’t figure out the challenging new feeder. There’s been trouble brewing at Malagasy, female lemur Kaiyah has had to be removed after receiving some very nasty injuries. But there’s still tension with the male hierarchy and the fight is now on to be lead male. And Levar’s troop at the top woolly enclosure try out a puzzling new feeder.

E07

Episode 7

5/7/2022·30m

Stumpie Freddy has a dental issue, which proves taxing for wildlife vet John Lewis. Busy-body lemur Kaiyah, who was removed from the huddle while recovering from nasty injuries, is reintroduced to Malagasy but it’s a muted welcome from the rest of the lemurs. Bart’s chimp group of sixteen, and Bryan’s smaller troop of five enjoy a catkin-filled treat. Ash tries out her lumberjack skills, but Rodders runs off with the spoils. While Saki couple Desmond and Chloe get pinecones with honey and banana, and common marmosets now known as the Simpsons get to sample pollen, it’s a new experience for both sets of monkeys.

E08

Episode 8

5/7/2022·30m

At the park’s hospital it’s all systems go for vet Cesar Sastre and the team, with a patient list including marmoset Jenny, capuchin Abby and squirrel monkey Lopez. While at the capuchin lodge, dominant male Franco and his side kick Fabian are being taught to take a voluntary hand injection in a clicker training session. Its breakfast time for Bart’s chimp troop but it’s a chilly morning so the team are putting out fruit and cups of hot porridge to encourage them to venture out. And the small monkey team have come across some insect-laden rotten logs for the eight stump-tailed macaques to enjoy.

E09

Episode 9

5/14/2022·30m

There’s tragic news for the park, Alison and Jeremy pay tribute to their colleague highly respected wildlife vet John Lewis, who has passed away. Chimp Jestah is back outside with his troop following surgery, and the primate care staff are pleased with how quickly he has healed. The orang-utan team have a rather special treat in store for the nursery orangs involving hundreds of cardboard boxes. While the Barn woolly monkeys are in for a barrow load of fun, and the squirrel monkeys feast on mealworms.

E10

Episode 10

5/14/2022·30m

Alison’s on an emergency mission to the Midlands to collect Geoffroys marmoset, Gizmo, who had been separated from his sibling and now lives with a family who are concerned for his welfare. But he’s not the only new arrival as the primate care team get a big surprise at breakfast, Marge Simpson has given birth to twins. While the chimp team, with the help of the maintenance crew, install a new addition into the bachelor outside enclosure and chimp Seamus bags a bounty of fruit. And at Erico’s capuchin house the newly formed sub group enjoy an evening buffet supper.

E11

Episode 11

5/14/2022·30m

Wildlife vet, Nic Masters and local vet, Dave Harding are called to the park due to serious concerns for the health of elderly chimp Zoe, one of the original nine chimps. Sadly Alison has to decide to let Zoe go peacefully. New arrival, Geoffroys marmoset Gizmo is settling in well but needs to be treated for parasites before he can meet his new companion. At the Pond woolly house, Enzo’s group of six get to explore a new outside enclosure for the first time. While Mueller’s gibbon Dalumie enjoys a pamper session and the lemurs get to grips with a new tree stump down at Malagasy.

E12

Episode 12

5/21/2022·30m

Female orang-utans, RoRo and Lucky are reintroduced in the hope they can learn to live together, but immediately come to blows. Big orang male, Tuan has to step in and separate them while the anxious team look on. It’s a big day for one of the park’s newest arrivals, marmoset Gizmo has been given the all clear so he can be introduced to his new house mate. While woolly monkey Carlos is at full stretch for a breakfast treat. And Alison plans a house swap between Bart’s group and the bachelor chimps, to help reduce the tension in the all-male troop.

E13

Episode 13

5/21/2022·30m

It’s a huge day for the chimp team, after weeks of meticulous planning two of the park’s chimpanzee groups are about to swap homes and enclosures. It’s the biggest house swap in the park’s history, as the bachelor boys and Bart’s troop are moved simultaneously. While capuchin Erico tries to lick the big ice-lolly challenge, with brute force. And cotton-top tamarins Mo and Uncas are tempted outside to enjoy the sunshine with some tasty treats.

E14

Episode 14

5/21/2022·30m

Alison and Jeremy undertake one of the park’s biggest primate rescues in recent years, from a zoo in Mid Wales who have been forced to rehome some of their animals. While back at the park, marmoset Gizmo gets to experience the outside for the first time with his new housemate, Soloman. And greedy golden-cheeked gibbon Kim is stumped by a sock while siamang gibbons, Sam and Sasak show off their impressive duet.

E15

Episode 15

5/28/2022·30m

Alison and Jeremy are in Mid Wales to collect five monkeys from a zoo, two patas monkeys and two capuchin monkeys that are destined for Monkey World. While a vervet monkey is to be re-homed at a rescue centre in Berkshire. Back at the park, the small monkey team are busy preparing for their arrival. While the Bachelor boys enjoy a feast of melons in their new home, and the spider monkeys get a thirst quenching breakfast.

E16

Episode 16

5/21/2022·30m

Concern grows at the park as the effects of the global pandemic continue to bite, everyone has to muck in as staff are forced to isolate. Alison is concerned, not only for the parks staff and primates but also their sister sanctuary, Dao Tien, in Vietnam. Local vet, Dave Harding is called in to examine stump-tailed macaque Sylvie, who is off her food and losing weight fast. While vet nurse, Saffron checks in on the new capuchin arrivals, Matty and Louis. And at Malagasy, its gone wild, benefiting the park’s ten lemurs while the guenons show off their amazing agility.

E17

Episode 17

5/28/2022·30m

Alison comes up with a plan to collect Dodger, a capuchin monkey in desperate need of rehoming. Wildlife vet, Nic Masters is at the park to perform health checks on the capuchins that have recently arrived, Matty and Louis, but there’s a surprise when it turns out Louis is actually female. It’s less than a month since marmosets Marge and Bart had twins, the babies are doing well but mum Marge has ousted Maggie from the group. While at the guenon enclosure the team decide to let the new patas monkeys, Mr Patas and Lady Penelope, into the outside enclosure for the first time. And a new camera has been installed inside Hananya’s enclosure, which peaks their interest until the first maize of the season is spotted.

E18

Episode 18

5/28/2022·30m

Alison and Jeremy travel to Kent on a rescue mission, and come up with a cunning plan to box up Dodger, the capuchin. Back at the park, the team need to move recently arrived capuchins, Matty and Louis, to make space for Dodger in the marmoset Domestic house. Local vet, Cesar Sastre is called in to stitch up woolly monkey Bueno Junior, who’s been injured in a scuffle with alpha male Levar. At the Stumpy enclosure the group of eight stump-tailed macaques are enjoying the summer sun, including Sylvie who was recently ill but seems back to her usual self. While it’s sunflowers on a sunny day for the squirrel monkeys, and gibbons, Kitty and Paul, get a frozen pineapple breakfast treat.

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Episode 19

6/4/2022·30m

Jimmy, one of the park’s original nine chimps isn’t well so local vet, Dave Harding is called in to examine him and it’s not good news. It’s an emotional time as the team have to say goodbye to the much loved chimp. Primate care staff member, Cat tries to solve a golden-cheeked gibbon grooming mystery by secretly filming Peanut and Pung Yo. And woolly monkey, Bueno Junior, who had an emergency visit from the vet to stitch up some nasty wounds, just wants some peace and quiet. While capuchin Joanne solves a sandy problem with ease.

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Episode 20

6/4/2022·30m

It’s a momentous day for Alison, as legislation banning the legal trade of pet primates in England is announced at the park. Marmoset Rattler returns to Monkey World to be paired with young female Maggie. While the marmoset family known as the Simpsons enjoy a breakfast of blueberries and rosehips. At the Top woolly house, there’s a breakfast smorgasbord for Levar’s family group of woolly monkeys. And the three recently arrived capuchins, Matty, Louis and Dodger get to meet some potential housemates.