Monkey Life

tv show

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314 total episodes

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16 seasons

First Aired August 13, 2007

Overview

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.

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Episode 17

Season 5 - Episode 17 - 1h 30m

Air Date

October 04, 2011

Overview

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.