Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary
Caehopkin, Abercrave
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About Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary
Meet rescued primates up close at this intimate sanctuary in the Brecon Beacons, where you can learn about conservation while experiencing hands-on encounters with monkeys and apes.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is such a great place. The people working there were very friendly and welcoming. There are loads of toys and other things there to keep the animals entertained and interested. One of the ladies was going around feeding the animals, and you could tell how much she loved them from how she spoke to them and took time with them, also when she was fussing Rubea (and Rubea was loving it). I'll definitely be coming back and bringing more items from the wishlist. An amazing place.
· via Google
Awesome sanctuary, had a meet and greet with the chimps, what an experience. Got to meet my adopted friend Ronnie who is a real character. Staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable, and obviously very caring towards the residents. Fantastic job all, can't wait to visit again 😁
· via Google
Went here with friends and their nephew for an adventure and had a nice few hours looking round and seeing the animals. Interesting story of how it was founded and animals all had lots going on in cages to keep them occupied. Liked the story of where each animal came from and how they were rescued. Was interesting to find the cafe area had a charity shop section. While not the most accessible they had done a lot to make it as accessible as could be. But outside and on a slope there are obviously restrictions on what could be done.
· via Google
Great place to visit and all the work they do for the animals.and my son loved it. While visiting we also managed to see every single animal that was there which normally you don't when you go to other places. Great views on the way down as well.
· via Google
Visitors say this sanctuary offers a variety of rescued monkeys, apes, and other animals, with many opportunities to learn their stories and see them well-cared for. They also highlight the reasonable entry prices, friendly staff, and convenient, free parking.
Some reviews mention the enclosures can be small and neglected.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Caehopkin, Abercrave, SA9 1UD Get directions
- Category
- Zoos & Animal Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1,635 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Swansea