Victory! Cross Country Trains removes advert featuring chimp after concerns raised by charities and the public.

Wild Futures primate conservation and welfare charity recently expressed their delight and gratitude when Cross Country Trains pulled an ad in response to objections by the charity and their supporters. Cross Country’s recent promotion for NUS students featured a chimpanzee and suggested on ‘Step Number 4’ that students ‘Buy a Monkey’ with the saved money. … Continued

Lonely Daisy Finds Love at The Monkey Sanctuary

2nd March 2015 A lonely old capuchin monkey named Daisy has gone on a successful first date following the death of her partner. Following a public appeal, Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary rescued 50 year old Daisy back in January and transported her to Cornwall to give her a home for life at their specialist sanctuary. … Continued

Primate welfare charities condemn use of a performing monkey in Pirates of the Caribbean 5

17 February 2015 Wild Futures and campaign partners at Animals Australia,  Born Free Foundation, the Captive Animals’ Protection Society and Humane Society International  Australia have raised serious concerns over rumours of the use of capuchin monkeys in the up-coming “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” film, which is due to start filming in Australia this month. … Continued

Wild Futures’ Team warm this winter thanks to Result Clothing!

Wild Futures’ staff were recently delighted when Result Clothing generously donated some lovely coats and trousers to their flagship project, The Monkey Sanctuary, to keep everyone warm and dry over winter. This is not the first time that Result Clothing have helped the charity- they have also donated waterproof coats in the past. Much of … Continued

Happiness for Daisy the Monkey in the New Year

8th January 2015 Following a public appeal, an animal charity has rescued a capuchin monkey named Daisy and transported her to Cornwall to give her a home for life at their sanctuary. Thanks to generous public support, Wild Futures have raised the necessary £6000 to bring the monkey from Gloucestershire to The Monkey Sanctuary, near … Continued

Charity’s appeal for Daisy the monkey’s last chance of happiness

18th December 2014 An animal charity has launched an appeal to rescue Daisy the capuchin monkey and bring her to a Sanctuary in Cornwall. Wild Futures is hoping to raise £6000 to bring the monkey from Gloucestershire to The Monkey Sanctuary, near Looe, where they will offer specialist care and attention to help Daisy to … Continued

Heroic Monkey Wins Animal Hero Award

27th November 2014 Joey, a rescued capuchin monkey who lives at Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall, has won a special award in the RSPCA and Daily Mirror’s Animal Hero Awards 2014 for his bravery through adversity and helping other traumatised, rescued monkeys recover from neglect. The winner was announced at a prestigious awards ceremony … Continued

The Monkey Sanctuary welcomes a special new arrival!

                                                                                                                          19 October 2014 The wonder of new life never fails to inspire, sometimes even when it isn’t planned! Staff at The Monkey Sanctuary welcomed a new arrival yesterday, when woolly monkey Maya delivered a healthy baby in the early hours of the morning. Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary is accredited by the Global Federation of … Continued