Resident since 2011
Sponsorship from £40 / year
Western Chimpanzee
- Wales · Since 1998
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- UK Charity 1076645
Explore Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary
Rescuing and rehoming unwanted primates and other animals in the heart of Wales. A working charity, not a zoo, open seven days a week to people who care about how the work gets done.
01The work
The sanctuary in numbers
Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary is a UK registered charity in the Brecon Beacons. Every adult ticket and every pound donated funds food, vet care, and rebuilds for the residents.
200+
Animals in care
100+
Species
7
Days a week
1998
Year founded
02About
A home for unwanted primates
We are located in the lovely Brecon Beacons National Park area of South Wales. The sanctuary rescues and provides a home for many types of unwanted animals, especially primates.
You will find chimpanzees, baboons, spider monkeys, vervets, capuchins, macaques, tamarins and marmosets here.
Although we specialise in the care and protection of primates, we cannot stand by and see other animals in need of help. So you will also meet African savannah cats, meerkats, wolf dogs, horses, donkeys, pigs and others.
Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary is a true sanctuary, not a zoo. There is no breeding programme. We never import from the wild, and we never supply animals to other organisations. Our prime purpose is providing a good life for unwanted animals.
03Support us
Three ways to help today
The sanctuary runs on the kindness of visitors, sponsors and donors. Pick the way that fits you.
Adopt an animal
Sponsor a named resident for £40 a year. Includes a certificate, biography, and free admission for a year.
Fundraise
Easyfundraising, Amazon Wishlist, GoFundMe, eBay for Charity. Pick the platform that suits you.
Donate
One-off or monthly. Gift Aid eligible for UK taxpayers. Every pound funds food and vet care.
04Residents
Meet the chimps
Each chimpanzee here came to us from a different background. Their stories are told honestly, never dramatised. Visit them on a walk-around or up close on a Meet & Greet.
In their words
The sanctuary holds a special place in my heart. Every animal is rescued and given the best life possible.
05Visit
No need to book to visit
Open seven days a week, 10:30 to 17:00, last entry 15:00. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Opening times
Seven days a week, 10:30–17:00. Last entry 15:00. May close in extreme weather.
Full opening times →Find us
Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary, Caehopkin, Abercrave, SA9 1UD. Free on-site parking.
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