Have Breakfast with Monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet some of our closest primates in person and interact with them on a personal level? Well, at Trentham Monkey Forest, you can! This monkey conservation site based in Stoke-On-Trent gives you the rare opportunity to feed the Barbary macaque monkeys, whilst learning more about their extraordinary species. Oh, and did I mention that this will all be before opening hours, so you’ll have the place to yourselves. So if you’ve run out of gift ideas for loved ones and want to give them a unique experience, or simply want to treat yourself – read on…
But what exactly happens in the day? How many people and who can attend? Don’t fret; all you need to know will be answered in this article:
What’s the Itinerary for the day?
The day starts at 8.45 in the morning where you’ll be greeted by your guide at the main gates and taken to your experience. On the journey, you’ll get to cruise through the forest and parts of the woodland and will be shown to areas on the site that you wouldn’t get to see otherwise.
next comes the main event: feeding the resident monkeys! Whilst in the feeding session, you’ll get to learn all about your primate pals from the site’s knowledgeable guides and have one-to-one conversations. After an eventful morning, you can help yourself to a well-earned drink at the banana café using your free voucher.
After that, you’re all set and free to explore the forest again at your own leisure once the forest opens again to the general public at 10 am.
More information about the day
Here’s what you NEED to know on the day:
- There’s a maximum of 2 people per experience
- Facemasks must be worn unless you’re exempt
- Feeding the monkeys and behind the scenes access takes place from 8:45am to 10am
- You’ll have lots of opportunities to take photos
- You’ll recieve a complimentary Monkey Forest ticket and a Monkey Forest Souvenir Guide
What are the age restrictions?
Anyone aged 5+ can partake in the experience although children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Let’s quit the monkey business and talk prices
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is priced at £130 per person. For adults accompanying children, prices are £100.
How and Where can I book my tickets?
Glad you’re interested. It’s quite simple actually: Simply order an open voucher on their website (linked down below). Then, call the team to check availability and secure a date. Please note that there is a maximum of 2 people per day, so it’s better to book sooner rather than later.
Visit their website now to book!