Monkey World is a rescue centre for apes and primates. It is very accessible for people with mobility difficulties and has suitable paths apart from in the woodland walk. You can take your assistance dog providing you contact the park before hand.
Address
| Street Address | Longthorns |
| City | Near Wareham |
| County, State or Province | Dorset |
| Postal Code | BH20 6HH |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Contact Information
| Contact Number | 01929 462537 |
| Website | www.monkeyworld.org |
Attraction Information
| Type of attraction | Animal/Wildlife |
| Good for people with the following accessible need |
Specific learning difficulty •  •  •  •  •  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Asperger Syndrome • Mental Health Difficulties • Little People • Tall People • Large People |
| How is it Accessible |
 •  •  •  •  • Adapted Transport for Wheelchairs • Automatic Doors • Dropped Curbs • Handles Installed • Suitable Flooring for Mobility Difficulties • Suitable Paths for Mobility Difficulties • Wide Doors |
User reviews
Average user rating from: 1 user(s)
| Overall rating: | 9.9 | |
| Accessibility Rating: | 10.0 | |
| Value for money: | 10.0 | |
| Cleanliness: | 10.0 | |
| Friendly Staff: | 10.0 | |
| Experience: | 10.0 | |
| Recommend to others with the same need: | 10.0 | |
| Quality of Amenities : | 10.0 | |
| Site was well thought out: | 10.0 | |
| Were accessible measures appropriate: | 9.0 |
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User Reviews
| Review Title | Interesting day out |
| Date you visited | May 18, 2010 |
| What was the purpose of your trip | Pleasure |
| Your age range | 25-34 |
| Who were you travelling with | Spouse/Partner |
| What is your accessibility need | Disability, special need or medical condition not listed above |
| How accessible was it for your needs | Good |
| Please say why | The centre was fine for my needs I was able to walk about fine. |
| How were the staff | Helpful |
| Would you recommend it | Yes |
| Best Bits | being so close to the primates and apes and learning about them. |
| Bad Bits | The woodland walk is not accessible for prams and wheelchairs. |
| Review |
Monkey World is a great day out for people of all ages. Being close to the apes and primates was amazing. I could watch them all day. The Orang-utan nursery was very funny, pay it a visit! The entrance to the park was accessible, and the paths were easy to get about. There were plenty of accessible toilets around. The only park that is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams is the woodland walk which is just a walk through a wood! One thing I liked about Monkey World was that for the visually impaired they had life size sculptures of the heads of the larger primates and the full body of the smaller ones. This means that people can feel how big or small the animals are by touching the sculpture. In the play areas they also have swings for people in wheelchairs that fit the wheelchair inside. The viewing areas had ramps and large windows so everyone can see through them. There was plenty of accessible car parking outside the entrance too. There was plenty of food areas around including picnic areas, a cafe and snack stands. |
