Manager Jeremy has his hands full with the nursery group of chimps, and gives them a treat which is also good for them. Meanwhile, the staff worry about a rare newborn woolly monkey when it is rejected by its mother.
Staff members at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset face a big challenge as they attempt to move four chimps into a new enclosure during the park's biggest revamp to date. We also meet hand-reared chimps Rodders and Ash who have breakfast at their keepers homes.
Keeper Mike travels to Moscow to meet an orphaned baby orangutan named Joly who needs a new home. Meanwhile chimpanzee Eddi has a tantrum in Paddy's chimp group.
Joly arrives at the park, but someone isn't pleased to see her. Orangutan Roro gives birth to her second daughter and all the signs look good that the baby will be cared for by mum.
Chimpanzee needs dental surgery. Roro's baby has to be taken away to be hand-reared. And Seamus moves back to the nursery as he didn't make any friends in Hananyas group.
Jim and Alison travel to Hungary to rescue a stump-tailed macaque that has been locked in a pet shop cage for 20 years, and two new chimps become hooligans when they join a boisterous group of bachelors.
Staff members try to pull off a first by finding a surrogate mother to take care of a newborn orang-utan, while Patricia is pursued by an alpha male in Hananya's group.
Joline is struck down by a mystery illness, the bachelor group of male chimps causes trouble and, after 20 years in a cage, macaque Koko is introduced to the great outdoors.
Koko acquires a companion after 20 years living in a pet shop, while Dinda is about to embark on a new life with her orang-utan family. Two golden-cheeked gibbons welcome their new arrival, which presents an ideal opportunity for staff to observe the development of the endangered breed.
Baby woolly monkey Julio prepares to leave his life among humans. There's also a shocking exit from the park for a capuchin monkey family who, 18 months after their rescue, have to leave because of a court order.
Jim and Alison travel to Cancun in Mexico to collect a three-year-old chimp named Bryan, who has been mistreated by his owner. An adult chimp is suffering at the hands of the same keeper, and Alison endeavours to persuade the authorities to help her rescue this animal as well.
Bryan settles into his new home after a long journey from Mexico and one of his first tasks is to learn how to peel fruit. Fellow chimp Joline raises concerns when it is revealed she is suffering from aching joints, hair loss and a lack of appetite. Medical tests prove inconclusive so she is sent for exploratory surgery.
The vets examine 17-year-old chimpanzee Freddie, who is lacking his usual zest for life, and use a fibre-optic camera to look inside his intestines and identify the problem. Meanwhile, staff are delighted when Pip and Ben show signs of confidence by venturing outside the nursery for the first time.
Jim comes to the aid of Charlie, who is being picked on by the other males in the group. Bryan the chimp meets his foster mother, Sally, but the team is unsure how he will cope.
Bryan will meet Seamus for the first time and baby Orang-utan Dinda will move into the nursery with the other young Orang-utans.
Jeremy travels to a zoo in France to pick up young Orang-utan Lingga, and a treat in Paddy's group causes chaos.
Orang-utan Lingga has arrived at Monkey World from a zoo in Paris, and Bryan undergoes a dental operation.
Joly becomes jealous when Lingga is introduced to the Orang-utan nursery, and the bachelor boys are given blankets to play with. Jimmy has a very series leg infection and John Lewis is called in to take a look at it.
Jeremy goes in with Jimmy to help with his leg wound, which is a huge risk for Jeremy, and Hsiao-Ning gets hyperactive after some fruit.
Bryan learns a painful lesson when he goes outside and encounters the electric fence for the first time. Woolly monkey Julio takes his first steps outside, and there could possibly be another pregnancy in Paddy's group.
The team are worried about the safety of a new woolly monkey. Dinda does quite well outside in the Orang-utan enclosure, but stump-tailed macaque Koko does not seem to be doing so well in her outside area.
Seamus is hassling newcomer Bryan in the nursery. The keepers must decide what to do with a new woolly monkey born at the park and a decision must be made about Charlie's future in the Bachelor group.
Seamus and Bryan start to get make friends, but it isn't long before they start annoying each other again, and some of the gibbons are being moved around between their enclosures.
In this episode we go to Vietnam to find out about a sanctuary being built to accommodate and protect rare Gibbons.
At the rescue centre in Vietnam, the first Gibbon arrives. In Dorset, one of the females in Paddy's group gives birth, and the bachelor group are up to their usual tricks.
Introductions are made in the Chimpanzee groups, and the Gibbons are due a change too. A rescue mission in Chile is organised.
A baby woolly monkey meets is own kind, and Seamus is starting to mature in the nursery group. Gordon and Aris meet, when Aris is moved out of the Orang-utan nursery.
Problems arise with the Chilean rescue mission, Seamus is causing problems again in the nursery group and Susie takes her new baby outside for the first time
Jimmy has his leg checked out by John Lewis, Rodders has a problem with his teeth, and problems persist with the Chilean rescue effort.
Vet Mike tailors a designer jacket for capuchin Bruce, baby Tia-Nang tries to prove to her mother she is a grown-up, and Marina from the sister sanctuary in Vietnam checks on the progress of the golden-cheeked gibbons.
Alison Cronin goes undercover to save a chimp forced to work as a photographer's prop in Turkey, and turns to her Dorset MP for help.
The world's oldest woolly monkey Xuzie is diagnosed with depression, while concerns remain over Trudy the chimp. At the orang-utan enclosure, there is great excitement over Hsiao-Quai's early delivery.
Staff grow anxious when orang-utan Hsiao-quai refuses to bring her newborn baby indoors during a storm. Ailing chimp Trudy's condition starts to improve when she begins a strict new diet and 38-year-old Xuzie, the world's oldest woolly monkey, gets a treat of giant locusts to help build up her strength.
The team heads to Vietnam to release rare pygmy lorises into the wild, and golden-cheeked gibbon Da returns to the forest.
It's another Monkey Life special in Vietnam. Alison and the team check on released pygmy lorises Son, Sylvia and Talai, but did they survive the night?
It's a nervous time as chimp Tutti goes under anaesthetic. The health of woolly monkey leader Bueno starts to decline.
Marmoset James, who only arrived recently, ends up fighting for his life in the park's hospital, and a decision must be made when orang-utan Hsiao-Ning comes of age in the nursery.
The keepers say a sad goodbye as orangutan Hsiao-Ning moves to Rostock Zoo in Germany, and Amy's capuchins take up residence in the lodge.
Orang-utan Hsiao-Ning settles into her new home at Rostock Zoo, but she is a bit too feisty for her suitor Sabas. Plus, the boisterous Bachelor chimps have a playroom party.
Orang-utan Gordon has grown into an attractive mature male but the ladies are struggling to see his inner beauty. Over at the woollies, the new leader is strutting his stuff.
A Siamang gibbon is in danger of losing his mate when she is struck by a mysterious illness, and a squirrel monkey is pushed out by a new arrival.
There is a noisy welcome for spider monkeys Hickory, Flint and Pumpkin, and love is in the air for the flirtatious capuchins. Plus, big girl Oshine shares a giant ice lolly.
Woolly monkey Sara undergoes an emergency Caesarean section. Golden-cheeked gibbon Teo takes his first wobbly steps twenty metres high and Winslow's capuchins go on a treasure hunt.
Alison provides round-the-clock care for a baby monkey that has survived its first day. Plus, the staff help woolly Diego celebrate his birthday.
A bust-up at the lemur enclosure ends in serious injuries for Kaiyah. Siamangs Sam and Sasak are back singing in harmony, but marmosets Rattler and Tya's future is uncertain.
The park bids a sad farewell to woolly monkeys Julio and Diego, but staff are unsure whether they will fall for their new suitors. Plus, the marmosets move into their new residence.
Marmoset Max enjoys peace and harmony, while baby orang-utan Silvestre makes his mark with nursery boss A-mei. Plus, woolly monkey Bueno Junior is four weeks old and going strong.
Alison and Jeremy rescue two marmosets mistaken for capuchin monkeys in Liverpool
Chaos reigns at the capuchin house when Winslow's group have a weigh-in. Meanwhile, there is dissent in the ranks when chimp Tikko appears to challenge Hananya for leadership.
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.
Alison and Jeremy head to Germany to collect a lonely stumpie called Floh. Back in Dorset, the chimp team suspects Cherri might be pregnant.
Chimp Tikko undergoes surgery when he gets a tooth infection, newcomer Floh meets leader Sam, and golden- cheeked gibbon Tien is on the look-out for a mate.
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 staff unsure as to whether he will survive.
Golden-cheeked gibbon Tien finally meets his new mate, Kim, but the course of true love does not run smoothly. Meanwhile, naughty chimp Rodders pushes Lulu to the limit.
Excitement is in store at Hananya's enclosure when chimp Cherri gives birth to twins. Elsewhere, woolly monkey Pacaja takes a shine to leader Oaska.
Gordon's orang-utans swap houses with Sally's chimps, but the task of switching habitats proves to be a mammoth operation involving the veterinary team and the primate care staff.
Everything changes 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.
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.
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.
Alison heads to Cheshire to rescue four more marmosets, and the primate care staff build a special enclosure to keep baby woolly monkey Bueno Junior safe.
At the orangutan 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.
The team have to make a heart breaking decision when chimp Susie is taken to the hospital and found to have an inoperable heart condition.
Alison heads to the Maldives to rescue a slow loris that was confiscated during a drug raid, and Jeremy is outwitted by a capuchin back at the park.
There is 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.
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.
Baby orangutan 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.
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.
Alison saves Ruby, a marmoset with attitude and a slight weight issue; at the park, there is a troop of primates who have struggled with weight issues.
The primate care staff suspect that golden-cheeked gibbon Kim is about to give birth. However, after several hours without any progress, the vet is called in. The situation becomes tense as Kim must undergo an emergency caesarean.
Ruby, the park's newest and largest marmoset, is introduced to males Jock and Colin, but the introduction does not go as planned; the primate care team observes that Lola, a chimpanzee in Paddy's group, experiences vision problems.
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.
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.
Woolly monkey Oaska unfortunately passes away. Suffering from severe spinal arthritis, his condition rapidly worsens, leading the primate care team to make the tough decision to euthanise him.
The ninth season of the insightful documentary following the daily dramas of caring for 240 cheeky primates at the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre.
The ninth season of the insightful documentary following the daily dramas of caring for 240 cheeky primates at the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre.
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.
Elderly gibbon Ella undergoes surgery with eye surgeon Mr Bray and his team, aiming to restore her vision; at the orangutan nursery, Hsiao-Quai, Jin and Awan enjoy pomegranates and marmite, with Jin particularly enjoying the treat.
Wildlife vet John Lewis visits the park to conduct a full health check on squirrel monkey Samantha, but he raises a concern upon discovering a large mass in her abdomen.
It is a bittersweet farewell to orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly as they embark on a new life in Spain. Before their journey can start, however, the primate care staff must first secure them in their travel crates.
Orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly embark on a new chapter as they arrive at a wildlife park in Spain. Monkey World animal manager, Jeremy, accompanies them to ensure their well-being during the journey and help them adjust to their fresh surroundings.
Alison intervenes to rescue two marmosets from the pet trade, both with names inspired by celebrities; the primate care team strive to ensure that each day is engaging and stimulating for the primates.
Orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly acclimate to their new residence in Spain. However, with Jeremy's departure imminent, they must summon their bravery to explore the outdoors; Alison receives a surprise when she examines Sid more closely.
Marmosets Sid and Chuck undergo their health check-ups, with wildlife vet John Lewis performing a delicate operation on Chuck; golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado receives crate training to facilitate his upcoming relocation.
For Vietnam special part one, everyone travels to Monkey World's sister sanctuary, Dao Tien, which was set up to rescue and rehabilitate endangered Vietnamese primates; the team rescue two pygmy loris stolen from the forest.
The team journey to Dao Tien, Monkey World's affiliated sanctuary established to rescue and rehabilitate endangered primates native to Vietnam.
It is a significant day for three adolescent golden-cheeked gibbons. Mikado, Teo and Zak leave their families to form the park's first-ever bachelor gibbon group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orang-utan Lucky is moving home while young woolly monkey Lucas is causing concern. Little chimp Thelma is up to her usual tricks.
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.
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.
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.
Two golden-cheeked gibbons head off for a new life in France. Two stumpie arrivals from Belgium meet some of their new housemates.
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.
Flirty capuchin Phoenix convinces dominant male Erico she only has eyes for him, but it's his watermelon she's really after.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alison and Jarno are in Moscow to collect a baby orangutan. Marmoset Frank meets Douglas, his new housemate.
Baby orang-utan Mimi, from Moscow zoo, arrives in the UK to start a new life with others of her own kind.
New arrival Mimi gets to meet her first grown up and chimp Buxom demonstrates raspberries can be part of a perfectly balanced diet.
Jeremy comes to the rescue of three squirrel monkeys while Sonny's capuchin group test out their revamped enclosure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An attempted coup at Malagasy leaves lemur Indiana feeling frozen out. New marmoset Amy needs a family, but will the whole household accept her?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alison collects a squirrel monkey that needs a new home. Also, baby woolly Cosmo must summon up the courage to take on the great outdoors.
Alison's on a mission to collect a marmoset found climbing scaffolding on a large block of flats.
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.
Alison visits Desmond and Tutu, two potential companions for lonely saki monkey Chloe. Meanwhile, the chimps go football crazy.
Vet Cesar faces a tough challenge when marmoset Freya suffers a possible life changing injury, and Saki monkey Desmond enjoys his new outdoor enclosure.
There is a heart stopping moment for the team when something goes wrong with gibbon Kitty, and Saki monkey Chloe meets an over ardent suitor.
A new baby woolly enters the world, while there's sadness over the passing of one of the park's most iconic characters.
Alison, animal director Jeremy and wildlife vet John Lewis continue to organise the rescue of female chimpanzee Kalu in South Africa.
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.
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.
The new baby woolly monkey, rejected and attacked by its mother, undergoes X-rays with worrying results.
Wildlife vet John is at the park to give chimpanzee Kalu a thorough health check, but putting her under proves difficult.
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.
Alison is in the Netherlands to collect Pichihua, a lonely female woolly monkey who's lost her mate and needs companionship.
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.
Alison is on a marmoset rescue mission after being contacted by the RSPCA. With assistance from the police, she finally tracks down Millie Martin.
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.
Alison successfully uses tasty treat tactics while on a double mission to rehome two pet trade marmosets.
Concerns grow when vet Cesar examines a lump on the face of newly-arrived pet trade marmoset, Jenny.
While also marking a sad anniversary, Alison takes the decision to temporarily close the park as a global pandemic takes hold.
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
Chimpanzee Kalu's health is giving cause for concern, as she's moved onto daily insulin injections to tackle her diabetes.
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.
Woolly monkey Pichihua becomes a member of Levar's top woollies. Xingu, the dominant female of that group, has just given birth.
There's concern as the team tries to find out what's wrong with elderly chimpanzee Kalu.
The parks red-bellied guenons are enjoying their outside enclosure. New baby guenon Nala shows she can cope without mum when she needs to.
The story of the wonderful world of Monkey World's European Crèche for Orphan Orangutans.
The story of one of the most endearing primates on the planet.
The story of the efforts to save this secretive species and return them to the wild.
As Alison offers a tiny marmoset a home and a family, the Hananya's chimps do a workout and the two new capuchins meet dominant female Phoenix.
Pregnant woolly monkey Oriana faces down death as she is rushed to the operating table, and baby marmoset TikTok meets his potential foster dad.
Capuchin Louis makes the most out of being let outside for the first time - playing a game of hide and sneak with Donna. Slow loris Bruce gets botox.
Alison receives footage of a pet Tamarin monkey in need of a home, Bruce the loris gets a check-up and golden-cheeked gibbons Kim and Tien get cosy.
Chimp Gypsy is very unwell, Dodger the capuchin meets some new ladies and chimp Bart has eyes for just one thing: sunflower stalks...
A health check for newly rescued tamarin Red raises alarm, newcomer capuchin Matty squares up to dominant male Erico and the chimps get a tasty treat.
Top male Paulo protests a woolly weigh-in, the siamang gibbons have a new experience and the capuchins use some clever tricks to track down some tasty treats.
A huge storm pummels the park leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, and there's friction at Stumpie House as Toto and Freddie fight for the top spot.
Woolly monkey Oriana's health check causes concern, the chimps have a bust-up and the guenon family try out a new tree in their enclosure.
A video of a sick male marmoset results in an urgent rescue mission. It may be too late to save the male, but there's hope yet for a female at the same address.
Alison takes action to protect the park after learning that COVID-19 can also affect apes. Chimp Gypsy's condition worsens and a little woolly bonds with his dad.
Alison and the team welcome a new female loris to the park, and there's another tiny new addition at the woolly monkey house.
As Alison collects a female marmoset whose owner has died, the squirrel monkeys try a new puzzle and Xingu's baby ventures outside for the first time.
Capuchin Matty needs a visit from the vet after fighting leader Erico for the top spot, and the birth of a baby woolly monkey is captured on camera.
There's big news for one of the chimp groups, and rescued marmoset Jangles summons up the courage to join her new mate Reggie in the outside enclosure.
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.
The primate care staff move more than thirty capuchins in a day, the chimps react to a fallen tree and the guenons finally get to try out their revamped home.
Chimp Bryan has a trip to the dentist to remove a rotten molar, and Lee Butler returns to Vietnam to assess repairs needed at Monkey World's sister sanctuary.
Alison and Jeremy travel to Argentina to meet two chimps as they prepare to bring them back to Dorset. The team attempt to sort out the macaques' hierarchy problems.
Alison and Jeremy prepare to fly Sasha and Kangoo from Argentina to Dorset, which means crating and loading them in the middle of the night.
A special look into how Jim and Alison Cronin created the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset as a sanctuary for abused and neglected primates.