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Monkeyland Primate SanctuarySanctuarySouth Africa Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary The Crags , Plettenberg Bay , South Africa Director: Tony Blignaut Phone: 044 534 8906 Fax: 044 534 8907 E-mail: info@monkeyland.co.za Mission: Monkeyland is the worlds first free-roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary. Its aims are to provide ex-captive primates with a healthier, more natural life and to raise public awareness about primates. Around 400 apes, monkeys and lemurs live at Monkeyland, including gibbons, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, miniature monkeys, vervets, spectacled langurs and three species of lemur. Experienced rangers guide one-hour tours through Monkeylands 12ha indigenous forest in English, Afrikaans, German, French, Italian and Spanish. They also point out, identify and explain the many wonders of life in the forest, from the rich diversity of bird life to the intricate workings of the forest itself. The emphasis is on searching for the primates, and the reward is to see the various species as they are meant to be: free and in a natural habitat. Guests leave our sanctuary with a greater understanding of the primates of the world and the threats they are facing. One of our main goals is to educate the public about the adverse effects of keeping primates as pets, in terms of both physical and psychological health. Also important is the rapid decline of natural habitats due to logging, mining, agriculture and human settlements. We encourage the visiting public to buy goods wisely, ranging from second-hand or antique wood-products, to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics that were not tested on animals. By working with the non-profit organisation Touch A Monkeys Heart Foundation (NPO 008-464), Monkeyland has secured the future of all its primates. The Foundation is the sole custodian of all the primates at Monkeyland. The sanctuary funds itself by means of responsible eco-tourism and we strive to achieve an effective balance between conservation and economic reality. Monkeyland is situated 16km East of Plettenberg Bay off the N2. Please visit www.monkeyland.co.za or call 044 534 8906 for more information. Principal Research Programs: Students with research interests are welcome to apply to work with our primate keepers as volunteers. Key Personnel: Lara Mostert, Marketing manager and curator of primates, +27(0)445348906, lara@monkeyland.co.za Species Supported: Hylobates lar (3) Presbytis obscurus (2) Cercopithecus aethiops (90) Lemur catta (18) Varecia variegata variegata (22) Eulemur macaco (2) Cebus apella (73) Alouatta fusca (1) Ateles geoffroyi (3) Saimiri sciureus (87) Aotus trivirgatus (5) Callithrix jacchus jacchus (70) Saguinus oedipus oedipus (6) Saguinus midas midas (3) Galago moholi (4) Web Site: http://www.monkeyland.co.za/home.html Entry created: 2003-10-14 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |