Easter Egg-stravaganza at The Monkey Sanctuary
There is a lot going on during Easter weekend at Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary in Looe, Cornwall.
Over the Easter weekend there will be lots of fun and games to get involved with. On the 19th April it’s Earth Day so at the Sanctuary there will be lots of Earth day activities such as recycling and plant workshops, plus the popular earth warrior face painting! On Easter Sunday and Monday, visitors will be able to take part in all of the Easter activities such as an egg hunt at noon. Plus, find Murray the Monkey for a secret password to win a prize in the gift shop!
The Monkey Sanctuary is run by leading primate welfare charity, Wild Futures, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Sanctuary rescues monkeys from the pet trade, many who suffer from being kept as pets. It currently has 37 monkeys and the Sanctuary is the only Sanctuary in Europe accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) recognised for its high standards of care.
On visiting The Monkey Sanctuary, there’s a lot to do for the whole family: you can take a tour of the monkey enclosures and learn about these fascinating animals from the team of expert keepers. Or take a gentle stroll around the beautiful gardens, a haven for native wildlife, and stop for a bite to eat in the award winning Treetop café. The children will be enticed by the play area, where they can swing like monkeys or take part in arts and crafts in the purpose built activity room.
For more information on opening times, plus a 10% discount on tickets, please go to: www.monkeysanctuary.org
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Notes to Editors:
Release date: 10 April 2014
About Wild Futures
Wild Futures (Charity reg. No. 1102532) is an educational and environmental charity promoting the welfare and conservation of primates, and working to end the abuse of primates in captivity. Its flagship project, The Monkey Sanctuary, in Cornwall, is home to victims of the primate pet trade. The Monkey Sanctuary is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and is a founder member of EARS (European Alliance of Rescue Centres and Sanctuaries). Wild Futures is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014. Drawing on its 50 years of primate expertise, Wild Futures acts as an advisory body to sanctuaries and conservation organisations in the UK and overseas and advises DEFRA on UK animal welfare legislation.
The Monkey Sanctuary information
Telephone: 0844 272 1271
Opening Times:
The Monkey Sanctuary is open from 1st April to 2nd November 2014, every day except Fridays. Open from 11am-4.30pm, last admissions 4pm. Tickets are available at a 10% discount online.
Check the website for more information www.monkeysanctuary.org.
For more information contact:
Hayley Dann, Head of Income Generation and PR
+44 (0) 844 272 1271