The next day we went to Monkey World. I have to say I was a little disappointed. Now I'm not a fool and I don't expect to get the same up close and personal in real life as they do on the tv series, but one of them main attractions is the chimpanzee enclosure which is where everyone heads immediately.
Two things, 1) the tv doesn't prepare you for the smell and 2) the huge metal barrier along the top of the fence. This photo, taken on tiptoes and at full stretch, shows the barrier at the bottom. If you are short or a child, it is very difficult to see into the enclosure.
OK, I can understand that the priority is too keep the apes safe and to prevent them from escaping (they are, after all, extremely smart) but surely something could have been done to improve visitor viewing?
Anyhow, the staff were friendly and helpful and we did get to see a lot of primates doing primate type things such as:
And a fair number of non-primates doing their thing:
And, of course, finishing the day with my two favourite primates
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