About this season
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.
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 1
Aired 11 November 2018 • 30 min
Jeremy comes to the rescue of three squirrel monkeys while Sonny's capuchin group test out their revamped enclosure.
2. Episode 2
Aired 11 November 2018 • 30 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 18 November 2018 • 30 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 18 November 2018 • 30 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 25 November 2018 • 30 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 25 November 2018 • 30 min
An attempted coup at Malagasy leaves lemur Indiana feeling frozen out. New marmoset Amy needs a family, but will the whole household accept her?
7. Episode 7
Aired 2 December 2018 • 30 min
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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 2 December 2018 • 30 min
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.
9. Episode 9
Aired 9 December 2018 • 30 min
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.
10. Episode 10
Aired 9 December 2018 • 30 min
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.
11. Episode 11
Aired 16 December 2018 • 30 min
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.
12. Episode 12
Aired 16 December 2018 • 30 min
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?
13. Episode 13
Aired 23 December 2018 • 30 min
Alison's on a mission to collect a marmoset found climbing scaffolding on a large block of flats.
14. Episode 14
Aired 23 December 2018 • 30 min
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.
15. Episode 15
Aired 30 December 2018 • 30 min
Alison visits Desmond and Tutu, two potential companions for lonely saki monkey Chloe. Meanwhile, the chimps go football crazy.
16. Episode 16
Aired 30 December 2018 • 30 min
Vet Cesar faces a tough challenge when marmoset Freya suffers a possible life changing injury. Saki monkey Desmond enjoys his new outdoor enclosure.
17. Episode 17
Aired 6 January 2019 • 30 min
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.
18. Episode 18
Aired 6 January 2019 • 30 min
A new baby woolly enters the world, while there's sadness over the passing of one of the park's most iconic characters.
19. Episode 19
Aired 13 January 2019 • 30 min
Alison and wildlife vet John Lewis are in Turkey to collect a young chimp previously stolen from the wild and kept as a pet.
20. Episode 20
Aired 13 January 2019 • 30 min
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.