Monkeys roaming free (Monkey Forest (Trentham))

Member Name: samm65

Product:	Monkey Forest (Trentham)
Date:	09/12/08 (151 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: fun relaxed close to the monkeys

Disadvantages: bit of a slippy path in rain but ok

We went here during the recent October half term and absolutely loved the place and fell in love with the Barbary Macaques.

This is such an impressive place where the now severly endangered Barbary Macaques are able to roam free in a very natural environment.

You walk around with the monkeys just literaly feet away and we felt amazed to see them interacting amongst themselves as such close quarters, what a privilege for us!

The staff are great, friendly, informative and you can tell they have a passion for these inquisitive beautiful monkeys.

The prices are reasonable and you can also use Tesco vouchers if you collect them.

The walk can talk as long or short as you want, we wandered and sat awhile at various points just watching them monkeys playing, feeding and grooming each other.

There are little quizzes along the way which are fun for children and adults alike and the walk is pleasant and not too strenuous for those less mobile, though it does slope in places and i expect can be very muddy and maybe slippery in the rain.

You are not allowed to eat or drink when walking in the monkey area but there are picnic areas out side the reserve and a nice enough cafe that serves drinks and snacks.

There is also a room where you can watch informative films, toilets and a nicely stocked gift shop with lots of various monkey related items including the most adorable Barbary Macaques for you to take home!

We are going back again in spring to see if there are any babies ...a fun family day out.

THIS REVIEW WAS POSTED PREVIOUSLY ON QYPE BY MYSELF UNDER THE NAME SUNLINESAM

Summary: great fun day for all the family