More than 450 animals, divided into 34 species of primates, in total freedom on a 16-hectare wooded and natural territory, without barriers or cages, this is the largest site in Europe hosting chimpanzees and the largest group of gorillas in France.
The Monkey Valley is the only animal park in France to host Bonobos or Pygmy Chimpanzees.
Another record, the Monkey Valley offers the largest group of Bonobos in the world...
During your visit, you will be able to attend the feeding of all these monkeys which takes place regularly throughout the day.
The Monkey Valley has recorded more than 800 births si
More than 450 monkeys, representing 34 species of primates, live in complete freedom in a natural, wooded area covering 22 hectares, without barriers or cages. This is the largest site in Europe hosting chimpanzees and the largest group of gorillas in France.
The Vallée des Singes is the only animal park in France hosting bonobos or pygmy chimpanzees.
Another record: the Vallée des Singes has the largest group of bonobos in the world.
During your visit, you can watch all the monkeys being fed at regular intervals throughout the day.
The Vallée des Singes has recorded more than 900 births since it opened in 1998.
However, gorillas reproduce very slowly, with females giving birth to only one baby every four to five years.
Gestation lasts eight and a half months and breastfeeding lasts around three years.
Various exhibitions also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Monkey Valley: the arrival of a new animal, care, births, and research. A film recounts the birth of “Kwanza,” one of the baby gorillas born at the Vallée des Singes.
The estate also has a small farm where children can get up close to goats and sheep, as well as playgrounds and two dining areas.
Also worth noting are two new additions: the bonneted gibbons and the white-belted varis.
The Vallée des Singes and the Conservatory for the Protection of Primates allow you to spend a whole day in the shoes of an animal keeper. You will meet experienced animal keepers who will share their passion for this extraordinary profession with you! You will have the opportunity to observe and care for many species of primates in a privileged setting within the animal park. You will get up close and personal with lemurs, marmosets, macaques, squirrel monkeys, and other titis. Not to mention the gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos, who will give you memories you will never forget.
Not far from the valley, the Parc de la Belle offers overnight stays in tree houses.
La Vallée des Singes (Monkey Valley)
Le Gureau
86700 Romagne
Tel.: +33 (0)5 49 87 20 20
http://www.la-vallee-des-singes.fr/
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