Monkey Park

Me and my family went to a monkey park, really called monkey mountain.  Endangered animals like these are some times kept in zoos, but these monkeys are kept in a special open air park.  This park has a specially constructed monkey fence to keep them in and people out.

We entered the park through a special gate where we were told what we could and could not do, such as patting and touching the monkeys especially the babies and to move slowly.  We were also given a hand full of popcorn to feed the monkeys. The monkeys eat right out of your hand.

This park is used to breed monkeys and provide a safe habitat for the monkeys but also educate children and adults about the life of a monkey.  It also shows the plight of the these monkeys and why they have to build this special place.

Our entry fee contributes in some way in helping to pay the cost of looking after the monkeys.

While we were there we got to watch the keepers feed all of the monkeys, they ate a mix of fruit and vegetables similar to what they would eat in the wild.