 The initial aim of the Sanctuary was to provide a stable setting in which woolly monkeys, rescued from lives of isolation in zoos or as pets, could live as naturally as possible. The Sanctuary received worldwide recognition as the first place where this beautiful species has survived and bred outside it's own habitat and their descendants form the colony living at the Sanctuary today. The Amazon Rain forest - the natural habitat of the woolly monkey - is threatened with destruction. Indoor exhibitions examine these threats to the world's most diverse natural area and also look at local conservation issues. Further displays cover monkey life at the Sanctuary and in the wild and other animal welfare issues. Wildlife finds the peaceful setting of the Sanctuary a natural haven. Many different animals, birds and plants may be seen in the -- meadows, wildlife gardens and ponds. |