Plan your visit
You can stroll around the Haven at your leisure. There’s information at each enclosure to tell you about the amazing animals. Or pop along to the Keeper Talks to find out even more.
Your entry ticket includes a puzzle book for the kids, with a stamper trail. And don’t forget to download our free App.
Opening times
We’re currently closed for the winter. We reopen on 13 February 2025. We can’t wait to see you!
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31 March – 2 November 2025
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QUIET HOUR*
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*This is for visitors with hidden disabilities and additional needs. Find out more here.
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| 31 March – 2 November | Daily, 10am – 5pm, last entry 4pm |
QUIET HOUR* |
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| Wednesday & Saturday, 9 – 10am (stay as long as you like) |
*This is for visitors with hidden disabilities and additional needs. Find out more here.
Tickets
It would be a huge help if you can Gift Aid your admission fee.
This means you’ll need to pay 10% extra – which we know is a big ask – but there are big benefits to our charity if you do. If you pay the extra, then our charity can count your admission as a donation, and get an extra 25p for every £1 you spend back from the Government.
Ticket type
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Admission
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Admission with
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| Child (age 3-14) | On the door: £15.50 Online: £14 (save £1.50) |
£17.05 £15.40 |
| Adult (age 15+) | On the door: £17.50 Online: £16 (save £1.50) |
£19.25 £17.60 |
| Senior (age 65+) | On the door: £16.50 Online: £15 (save £1.50) |
£17.05 £16.50 |
| Disabled child* | On the door: £14.50 Online: £13 (save £1.50) |
£18.15 £16.50 |
| Disabled adult* | On the door: £16.50 Online: £15 (save £1.50) |
£18.15 £16.50 |
| Disabled senior* | On the door: £15.50 Online: £14 (save £1.50) |
£17.05 £15.40 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | On the door: £63 Online: £56 (save £7) |
£69.30 £61.60 |
| Family (2 adults + 3 children) | On the door: £75 Online: £67.50 (save £7.50) |
£82.50 £74.25 |
| Island resident** | On the door: £13 Online: £12.50 (save £0.50) |
£14.30 £13.75 |
*Free entry for one essential carer.
** Please show proof of address and photo ID.
Tickets are cheaper if you buy online!
Stay as long as you like and get a free 7 day return pass.
You will be taken to a secure online booking system.
Frequent visitors
come again… and again… and again… with our seasonal membership
Monkey Haven map
A day in the life
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep our animals happy and healthy. Here’s a glimpse into the day in the life of a keeper…
There are award-winning Keeper talks & feeds throughout the day where you can learn all about our awesome animals & how they came to be here
Sssssay hello to our snakes and their cold blooded friends
Listen to our noisiest residents sing for their brunch
Get up close with one of the Haven’s hand reared Owls
Watch these cheeky creatures catch crickets for lunch
It’s lunch time for the messy Macaques and cute Capuchins
Meet our beautiful birds of prey & learn cool raptor facts
It’s feeding time for the lovely Langurs and Lars
Your chance to stroke a snake… if you dare!
It’s feeding time!
You won’t go hungry at the Haven
Pop in for hot food, sandwiches, cakes & drinks.
Stay cool and chill out with a lolly or ice cream.
Bring your own picnic and enjoy an al fresco feast.
PLAYTIME
Cheeky Monkeys play area
This is a special area for our smallest visitors. It features bubble cars, tricycles, springies, and a slide and baby swings! It’s right next to the cafe, so you can watch with a cuppa.
Funky Monkeys play area
This area is for older children to have a play – with rope bridges, slides, swings, towers and a see-saw.
Puzzle book & trails
Kids get a free puzzle book with a fun stamper trail that will take them on a tour of the park.
Peekaboo fun
Don’t miss the peekaboo boards dotted around the park – take a pic and you can embarrass your kids for years!
Download our awesome app
It’s fun. It’s free. It’s available now.
Meet the Squirrel Monkeys
Milan the Squirrel Monkey has settled into Monkey Haven after a traumatic start in life. She was rescued from the cruel pet trade, when an animal lover spotted her for sale on a Spanish website.
She had a broken arm, which was probably caused by being forced into clothing, such as the flamenco dress that she wore in the advert. She also has a humped back caused by a preventable condition called rickets, which leads to fragile bones and deformities. This is common in animals that don’t get enough sunlight or a proper balanced diet.
In the wild these sociable little sweeties live in troops of up to 500 – and unlike most monkeys, they’re happy for other primates and birds to join them. They live in trees (arboreal) and the females rule the roost.
Access for everyone
We want every one of our visitors to have a wonderful time, with access to all the facilities that they need. That’s why Monkey Haven has full disabled access and a Quiet Hour.
Our Quiet Hour is a time for people with hidden disabilities and additional needs, such as autism, to enjoy the Haven. The Quiet Hour is from 9am to 10am on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with the aim of making Monkey Haven more accessible to everyone. Our doors open at 10am to all visitors, and anyone who has come for the Quiet Hour is welcome to stay on for as long as they wish.
Some of our resident monkeys love to sing and can be a bit noisy. We can supply ear defenders to anyone who needs them.
The number of visitors during Quiet hour is limited to 5 groups, with up to 5 members per group. Normal entrance fees apply, with free entry for a carer (please bring appropriate documentation).
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please book online.
Please contact us if you have any questions before you come or would like us to make any special arrangements for you. We are listed on Euan’s Guide and would be grateful if you would like to leave a review, too, or please get in touch with us directly with any comments about your visit.
Group visits
We’re delighted to welcome groups of visitors to Monkey Haven. We offer free parking for coaches, group discounts and special tours. Plus free entrance, drinks and cake for the driver.
Our free guidebooks for coach visitors and school trips tell you everything you need to know about planning your visit.
Book a birthday party for your little monkey!
Monkey Haven is the perfect place for a fun birthday party. We have many wonderful animals who can’t wait to say hello, as well as two fantastic play areas, a stamper trail and fun activity booklet. Our friendly team will ensure that you have a very special time and our owl mascot will also drop by to say ‘happy birthday!’.
The birthday package costs £17.50pp and includes:
Entry to the Haven.
Guided tour.
Meet an owl or reptile up close.
Picnic box (sandwich, crisps, yoghurt, chocolate bar and drink). Allergies can be catered for.
Visit from the owl mascot.
Use of all facilities, including the play areas. Stay all day if you like!
Exclusive use of the Lodge for two hours. You can decorate this room however you want.
Goodie bags to take home.
Junior animal adoption – our pressie for the birthday girl or boy.
There are two time slots to choose from: 11am – 1pm or 1pm – 3pm. Two adults go free with every party (additional adults cost £5 each). There’s a minimum charge of £80 per party. Please feel free to bring your own birthday cake – or we can provide one on request (from £15).
