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Article: Take a walk on the wild side with monkeys
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- Derby Evening Telegraph
- Article date:
- March 1, 2008
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Britain's only Monkey Forest has reopened for the 2008 season.
One of only four in Europe, Trentham Monkey Forest is a totally
different walk-through wildlife experience that transports guests
into the heart of the home of 140 Barbary macaques.
The monkeys roam unhindered in 60 acres of forest and visitors
can literally step into their home - no bars, no barriers.
Based on his family's hugely successful European parks, Monkey
Forest is run by Guillaume de Turckheim and aims to provide guests
with a unique insight into an endangered species.
The monkeys live freely in a setting similar to their natural
habitat in Morocco. Visitors can observe them at very close
quarters, journeying ...