Monkey Life (2007)
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 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2018-11-11Jeremy comes to the rescue of three squirrel monkeys while Sonny's capuchin group test out their revamped enclosure.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2018-11-11Health 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.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2018-11-18The 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.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2018-11-18Alison 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.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2018-11-25Orangutan 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.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2018-11-25An attempted coup at Malagasy leaves lemur Indiana feeling frozen out. New marmoset Amy needs a family, but will the whole household accept her?
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2018-12-02Alison 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.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2018-12-02Guenon 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.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2018-12-09Rescued 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.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2018-12-09It'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.
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Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 2018-12-16Bruce the loris is in hospital for a check-up while the team have to make a tough decision about the future of capuchin Tau.
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Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 2018-12-16Alison collects a squirrel monkey that needs a new home. Also, can baby woolly Cosmo summon up the courage to take on the great outdoors?
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Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 2018-12-23Alison's on a mission to collect a marmoset found climbing scaffolding on a large block of flats.
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Episode 14 - Episode 14
Release Date: 2018-12-23Wildlife vet John Lewis and local vet Cesar Sastre are called in to examine one of Monkey World's most iconic characters, female chimp Sally.
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Episode 15 - Episode 15
Release Date: 2018-12-30Alison visits Desmond and Tutu, two potential companions for lonely saki monkey Chloe. Meanwhile, the chimps go football crazy.
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Episode 16 - Episode 16
Release Date: 2018-12-30Vet Cesar faces a tough challenge when marmoset Freya suffers a possible life changing injury. Saki monkey Desmond enjoys his new outdoor enclosure.
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Episode 17 - Episode 17
Release Date: 2019-01-06There's a heart stopping moment for the team when something goes wrong with gibbon Kitty, and Saki monkey Chloe meets an over ardent suitor.
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Episode 18 - Episode 18
Release Date: 2019-01-06A new baby woolly enters the world, while there's sadness over the passing of one of the park's most iconic characters.
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Episode 19 - Episode 19
Release Date: 2019-01-13Alison and wildlife vet John Lewis are in Turkey to collect a young chimp previously stolen from the wild and kept as a pet.
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Episode 20 - Episode 20
Release Date: 2019-01-13Alison 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.