Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
Documentary strand on a Dorset chimpanzee sanctuary. Chimp Charlie - which has been affected by a cocktail of drugs - th
Episode 2
Charlie the reformed junkie chimp has his eyesight tested at the Dorset wildlife sanctuary, while a miserable capuchin m
Episode 3
The orang-utan love affair develops as two chimpanzee clans are prepared for their first meeting, and a lemur keeper han
Episode 4
There is trouble in store when the two chimpanzee clans are introduced. The respective leaders engage in a face off in t
Episode 5
Paddy is accepted as the chimpanzee group's leader. Meanwhile, all is not well with the orang-utan couple's relationship
Episode 6
Charlie befriends a rescued chimp from Spain, the two orang-utans make up and Jimmy starts a new relationship.
Episode 7
Keeper Jeremy lavishes care and chocolate on chimpanzee Charlie following the amputation of his finger. Naughty Jimmy is
Episode 1
Park owners Jim and Alison Cronin race against the clock to finish building a new house for eccentric chimpanzee Charlie
Episode 2
Chimpanzee Charlie broadcasts a radio message as a vicar arrives to bless his new home, and shy baby Alice makes a new f
Episode 3
Chimpanzee Charlie meets the boisterous youngsters from the nursery group, and baby orang-utan Gordon makes his first pu
Episode 4
Baby Seamus will have to be brave when he visits the vet for the first round of injections, while Jim goes undercover in
Episode 5
Jim and Alison Cronin find themselves at the centre of a national news story in Turkey, while back at Monkey World a ner
Episode 6
Monkey World is thrown into confusion by a serious illness, a pregnancy and a surprise visit.
Episode 7
There are celebrations in the woolly monkey house of Monkey World wildlife sanctuary, but Jim and Alison Cronin's missio
Episode 1
Jim and Alison travel to Holland to witness the rescue of four baby chimps from a laboratory.
Episode 2
Charlie and Pacito move house, and there is an update on the chimps rescued from a Dutch laboratory.
Episode 3
Jim and Alison Cronin fly to Dubai to rescue three-year-old chimp Honey, who has been living at the royal palace. Baby S
Episode 4
Jim and Alison Cronin make a horrific discovery when they try to rescue a monkey from a pet shop, while the rest of the
Episode 5
Baby Hebe proves to be a popular attraction among the other chimps, who fight to gain the new animal's attention.
Episode 6
Jim Cronin mounts an undercover rescue mission in response to reports that a troop of illegally smuggled chimps has been
Episode 7
Jim Cronin comes face to face with a smuggled chimpanzee in Turkey, and baby Hebe takes her first steps while anxious mo
Episode 8
Charlie and Pacito try to make new friends with members of Paddy's group, but things do not go to plan.
Episode 9
Charlie and Pacito are given their last chance to make friends when they meet the bachelor boys, whose reputation for ca
Episode 10
The orang-utans are separated because of their bad behaviour, two stolen monkeys are dumped on the sanctuary's doorstep,
Episode 11
Orang-utans Amy and Gordon are taken out for ice cream in an effort to make Amy accept her son. Plus, baby Hebe tries to
Episode 12
Jim and Alison Cronin talk over their plans to expand Monkey World, and Jeremy takes baby Seamus to visit foster mother
Episode 1
Three female chimps rescued from a Dutch laboratory are moved to a new group led by Rodney. The siamang gibbons, Sage an
Episode 2
Staff at the Monkey World sanctuary in Dorset are forced to take a baby chimp away from its mother. Meanwhile, Sage the
Episode 3
There's an emergency in the wildlife sanctuary as Sage, a siamang gibbon, undergoes a Caesarean section. Elsewhere, chim
Episode 4
A newcomer arrives at the park, Jimmy is separated from Johnnie following his unprovoked attack and a visitor tells the
Episode 5
Siamang gibbons Sage and Sam play happy families with baby Onion at Europe's largest ape rescue centre, Monkey World in
Episode 6
Young gibbon Onion gains his independence, and Paddy loses his temper. Meanwhile, an orang-utan bonds with her offspring
Episode 7
Three-year-old orphaned chimp Tutti flies into the nursery from Saudi Arabia. The team struggles when Jason the ugly mon
Episode 8
Jim and Alison Cronin are stunned by what they witness during their travels around Thailand, while back in Dorset nurser
Episode 9
Jim and Alison Cronin are faced with a dilemma when Olympia's milk dries up, and eventually realise they have to take ba
Episode 10
Jim and Alison Cronin visit a Taiwanese rescue centre for endangered species, home to an array of animals such as tigers
Episode 11
The staff are baffled when a smuggled gibbon arrives at the sanctuary and Hebe and Johni are less than pleased when intr
Episode 12
im Cronin visits Turkey in search of Carli, the country's most famous primate, who appeared in the Jungle Book movie, an
Episode 13
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 14
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 1
Jim Cronin visits Turkey in search of Carli, the country's most famous primate. He appeared in his own TV series and was
Episode 2
Jimmy launches an unprovoked attack on Johnnie, leaving him injured and confused, and Turkish TV star Carli undergoes a
Episode 3
The wildlife vet is called to the park to check on some bumps and bruises. Jim and Alison rescue an elderly capuchin mon
Episode 4
Young chimps Hebe and Johni meet up with the rest of the gang, and the new gibbon enclosure nears completion. Rodney and
Episode 5
Turkish TV star Carl prepares to take his first steps in the outside world, and a wild cat gives the chimps in Rodney's
Episode 6
Jim and Alison travel 12,000 miles to Taiwan to offer a new home to a charming orang-utan called Roro.
Episode 7
An orang-utan goes on the rampage in the Taiwanese capital while Jim and Alison Cronin are visiting the country on a mis
Episode 8
Excitement builds at Monkey World as the keepers await the arrival of the gibbons from Taiwan, but the team must work ag
Episode 9
Eight gibbons and an orang-utan called RoRo pass through Heathrow en route to Monkey World, where staff are preparing fo
Episode 10
Orang-utan Amy's response to new housemate Roro is far from neighbourly, while baby chimps Johni and Hebe give Jeremy th
Episode 11
One-armed chimp Lulu says goodbye to her human family in Cyprus and prepares for a new life among her own kind at Monkey
Episode 12
Lulu the one-armed chimp arrives from Cyprus and is not very happy with her new playmates, never having had contact with
Episode 1
Vera calls in the experts when she becomes unable to care for her pet marmoset, Alberto prepares to leave Spain and ther
Episode 2
Mike is kept busy on day duty and Jeremy has his work cut out trying to coax a new mum out of her baby blues. The woolly
Episode 3
Orang-utan Hsiao Ning celebrates her first birthday, young monkey Eddi pushes her luck with dad Paddy, and a new additio
Episode 4
A golden-cheeked gibbon named Peanut amuses everyone with her unique brand of fun, the baby orang-utan is finally given
Episode 5
The park's second orang-utan birth is just around the corner, and the staff have to keep a close eye on the mum-to-be, w
Episode 6
Jim Cronin is reunited with mischievous chimp Kuki, while bachelor chimp Alberto explores his new home at the reserve in
Episode 7
Recent arrival Kuki settles into her new home, and news reaches the sanctuary that she may have a half-sister living in
Episode 8
The lemurs are separated following growing tensions among the group, and Kuki is introduced to her new family at the par
Episode 9
Orang-utan Roro is in a bad mood and Jeremy Keeling worries about what could be wrong with one of his charges. Spanish c
Episode 10
An update on chimpanzee Charlie, and a report on how Harry and her marmoset family are progressing.
Episode 11
The team arrives in Turkey to rescue Kuki's half-sister Zeynep, only to find several obstacles in their way. Back in Dor
Episode 12
Jim and Alison try to rescue an injured capuchin monkey from the pet trade, baby orang-utan Hsiao Ning has an adventure
Episode 13
Half-sisters Kuki and Zeynep take their next big step, and staff at the Dorset primate centre teach some of the other re
Episode 14
Bachelor chimp Alberto feels exhausted, Peanut the gibbon has a colourful experience, and animal manager Jeremy organise
Episode 1
Woolly monkey Rosa heads for her new home in the Midlands, chimpanzee Johni undergoes surgery to remove a lump and Jim a
Episode 2
Jim and Alison visit northern Cambodia to investigate reports of gibbons being held illegally on floating zoos, while Sp
Episode 3
Young chimps Ben and Pip brave the great outdoors, home improvements excite the primate residents, and acrobatic monkey
Episode 4
New recruit Gordon the orang-utan puts his friendship with Hsiao Ning on hold while coping with a stomach complaint, and
Episode 5
Baby orang-utan Hsiao Ning shows her temper, while Seamus's unruly behaviour is too much for the other chimps. The team
Episode 6
The jungle team in Vietnam goes exploring around the area chosen for the new primate rescue centre.
Episode 7
Jim and Alison Cronin from Monkey World in Dorset visit a Thai gibbon sanctuary, where they uncover disturbing evidence
Episode 8
Jim and Alison continue their investigation into Thai wildlife, uncovering stories of animal-smuggling and creatures mad
Episode 9
After her unsociable behaviour, Cherri is allowed to return to the group, and the orang-utans enjoy some coconuts. The V
Episode 10
A rare Goeldi's monkey, just three inches tall, is brought to the sanctuary. Although the species is usually quite reser
Episode 11
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 12
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 13
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 14
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 1
The team discovers endangered orang-utans in need of rescue in Taiwan, while back in Dorset, monkeys Arthur and Sinbad e
Episode 2
Dave suspects Cherry the chimp is pregnant, so swiftly arranges for her to take a test, Jeremy longs for a good night's
Episode 3
A precious Taiwanese cargo makes its way to Britain, concerns are raised about much-loved ring-tailed lemur Alice and th
Episode 4
The staff anxiously await the results of lemur Alice's biopsy, and chimp Peggy unexpectedly gives birth, but is unable t
Episode 5
Alison Cronin traces a capuchin monkey living the life of a Londoner, new mother Peggy rejects her baby at birth and pre
Episode 6
Keeper Dave heads for the chemist to buy the chimps a little something for the weekend, Mike receives a present from the
Episode 7
A population explosion at the park takes place with a chimpanzee baby boom, and keeper Jeremy has sleepless nights feedi
Episode 8
Jim Cronin travels to Istanbul to be reunited with Cookie, the baby chimp he thought he would never see again.
Episode 9
Alison heads out on the trail of a pet capuchin monkey living the life of a Londoner, and there is mystery surrounding a
Episode 10
Chimp youngsters Ben and Pip meet their foster mum Sally, Johni undergoes a biopsy to find the cause of her lump, and Al
Episode 11
The park awaits its second orang-utan birth, and young chimps Ben and Pip are beginning to grow up and must join the nur
Episode 12
Keeper Jeremy tries to cope with larger-than-life youngsters Ben and Pip, there is a report on long-time resident Arthur
Episode 13
Chimps Seamus and Carli attempt to wind up Lulu, and the orang-utans get some prickly prizes to help with their boredom.
Episode 14
Youngsters Ben and Pip meet their boisterous uncle, and orang-utan Hsiao Quai gives birth. Daily life at Europe's larges
Episode 1
Baby orang-utan Hsiao Ning meets the rest of her family face to face, and the position of chimp leader in Rodney's old g
Episode 2
Daily life at Europe's largest ape rescue centre in Dorset, focusing on the love affairs, family squabbles and strategic
Episode 3
Orang-utan Aris arrives at the park, while pregnant Hsiao Quai prepares to give birth.
Episode 4
Vet John Lewis accompanies the rescue centre's manager to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands on a mission to collect ch
Episode 5
The dentist is called out when orang-utan A-Mei develops toothache. Patricia, the new arrival from Spain, makes a big im
Episode 6
The bachelor chimps cause havoc, baby orang-utan Kai gets to grips with the outside world and new arrival Patricia meets
Episode 7
Monkey World's planned Vietnam project is finally given the go-ahead, while baby orang-utan Kai has trouble getting a fi
Episode 8
Alison Cronin is shocked to discover endangered gibbons left chained to trees in Vietnam. Jason undergoes a surgical pro
Episode 9
A medical emergency arises when chimpanzee Olympia falls gravely ill, while orang-utan babies Hsiao Ning and Aris settle
Episode 10
Garlic proves to be a real hit with orang-utan Hsiao Ning. Chimpanzee Paddy shows age is no barrier to having fun, and t
Episode 11
There is a surprise delivery for Hananya's chimps, a mystery illness strikes the orang-utan nursery at the Dorset ape re
Episode 12
Cathy the chimpanzee introduces her baby, and Hsiao-Quai shows that nothing will come between her and a meal.
Episode 13
A serious turn of events affects Cathy and her newborn baby, while the apes at the rescue centre are treated to a select
Episode 14
Featuring updates on the situation of chimpanzee Cathy and her baby, and the two nursery youngsters Ben and Pip.