Aerial view of the baboon island and surrounding enclosures at Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary
  • 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.

Day to day

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.

  • Graham Garen, co-founder and trustee of Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary

    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.

Get in touch

Speak to the team

Phone or email. Group bookings of 20+ and school visits should go to Jan directly.