- Trustees and staff
- Co-founded 1998
- Head Keeper since
The team
A small team runs the sanctuary day to day. Co-founders Jan and Graham Garen, Head Keeper Nicola Pollard, and three working trustees.
Who you'll meet
Trustee · Co-Founder
Jan Garen
BSc, PGCE
A core trustee and co-founder of Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary. Jan oversees the day-to-day welfare and care of the rescued primates and other animals.
Trustee · Co-Founder
Graham Garen
Design Engineering and Ballistics Expert
Co-founder and trustee of Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary. Graham brings the engineering background that keeps the enclosures, dens and rebuilds going.
Head Keeper
Nicola Pollard
BSc Zoology, LLM Environmental Law and Management
Head Keeper at Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary, responsible for the daily care and welfare of every animal on site. Leads the Meet & Greet experiences.
Trustee · Staff
James Moore
MSc
Trustee and staff member at Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary.
Trustee · Staff
Andrew Morris
BSc Psychology
Trustee and staff member at Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary.
Trustee · Staff
Dr Jyoti Patel
Trustee and staff member at Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary.
Speak to the team
Phone or email. Group bookings of 20+ and school visits should go to Jan directly.