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Sadly, Pip died the following year and Ben joined the Bachelor Chimpanzee Group after Hananya refused to accept him. I will let let everyone know what it was like and who i adopted. Myrna I have only recently discovered the programmes made about Monkey World. linda lefevrewhat a sad shock, a wonderfull program and a wonderfull person just like charlie a great personality and he will be missed by all. sheilayour love of jim and the work you did and continue to do will give you the strength to carry on. Wish Dr. Alison Cronin all the best in her endeavours. Not wanting Aris to continue suffering, it was decided by staff that he be put to sleep. It is so good to know that Alison is continuing the work she & Jim founded. I visited monkey world last week and saw first hand the great work they do there - the keepers were all so knowledgeable and dedicated. I just wanted say how I and all my family have enjoyed the Monkey World Series and for all the wonderful work Jim, Alison and their team have done over the years rescuing these wonderful primates from suffering and how wonderful they have all found a secure safe home at last. jim has done a wonderful job and will be dearly missed give my cindolences to alison god bless her for continuing his work he will be very proud of her xxx. What an inspiratioin to us all. Jim Cronin is the Patron Saint of prime-mates, his work will continue, because not only was he an Angel working on earth, he is an angel working from Heaven. I was so sad & shocked to hear of the death of Jim what a wonderful man taken far too soon. Jim made us all sit up and see the wrong being done to primates round the world.He personally rescued many primates from a miserable unnatural existance,he then gave them the best chance of a near normal life as he could. keep up the good work alison. Monkey World in Wool, Dorset, also said workers had been "unacceptably abused" when contacting people who had wrongly tried to visit from tier four zones. You will be paid at the applicable rate of the national minimum wage: 23 years and over 10.42 per hour Click here to book a visit to the park. What a wonderful place he & Alison have created. Copyright 2019 Monkey World. [5], In 2008, Cronin led the creation of the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Rescue Centre located in Ct Tin National Park, Southern Vietnam which is a rescue, rehabilitation, and release centre focusing on golden-cheeked gibbons, black-shanked douc langurs, silvered langurs, and pygmy loris. What he did for all those monkeys is unpresidented. mary stoneI AM JUST FULL OF PRAISE FOR THE FANTASTIC WORK THAT YOU DO, AND DO SO ADMIRE ALISON FOR CARRYING ON AFTER LOSING JIM. It amazed me at the content way the monkeys lived in their enclosures and how natural the habitat was for them compared to other "zoos" i have visited. me & my disable hubby is comein to monkey world this summer i cant wait to see u all am very sad to here charli passt away on feb xxxx i love you alllll & jarmany x, tina mcauleyjim and my husband were both ill at the same time alison and i both lost a love one,both were called jim,they will walk beside us both for ever,god bless you alison.xxxxxx, dawn espin-smithi have been truely moved by the work jim yourself and the team have n are doing and look fordward 2 seeing you all soon i feel like i know you n the monkeys so well im just sad that i wont be meeting jim keep up your good work ailson x, TONY O HALLORANI HAVE BECOME ADDICTED TO WATCHING MONKEY WORLD AND IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I HAVE HERD OF JIMS DEATH ,IF WE HAD ONLY MORE PEOPLE LIKE JIM OUR BEAUTIFUL ANMALS WOULD LIVE ON ,(GOD BLESS YOU JIM). Therese DugganI was saddened to hear of Jim Cronin's death. I have only recently discovered the programmes made about Monkey World. I feel so very sad at the news of Jims death,i have watched Monkey Life on TV and always look forward to the next show,what a fantastic thing you all do.My wish is to visit and see all the monkeys that i feel that i have come to know.I would just like to send my condolences to Alison,familyand everyone who do such wonderful work. im also upset at the passing of charlie, but thanks to monkey world he had a good and happy life. The world of Conservation has lost a real friend. the likes of jim and steve irwin should have been around for forever to keep up the wonderfull work they did. Monkey Business is my most favourite programme on Animal Planet and once again I am reminded of the great team looking after primates and making sure they're well taken care of. You and Jim gave us the other side of the coin. In 2002, Johni and Hebe were weaned and began to be reintroduced to the group were both were accepted by the chimps they met, though Hebe found it easier as she had already knew the chimps from living in the enclosure prior to becoming hand reared. It is wonderful that someone believes in them and gives them a decent life. The younger they are, the closer they are to their simian cousins.Candy Seymour, It was so sad to hear about Jim, I was sory about you Alison, too. markya doing a great job there , took my kids there last year they loved it and we will be back, take care all, Karen AnnakinHow can someone who does such a great job be taken?? Well done to you all I am sure that Jim would also be proud of you all, Karen PowellI watch your program everytime it comes on and i love the work you do for the monkeys. Keep up the good work alison. Longthorns Let's make a better day with Jim in our hearts. [8], In September 2018, Monkey World rescued a female chimpanzee named Toprish (d. 2023), who had been stolen from the wild for the illegal pet trade before being left at a zoo in Turkey. Jim was a very impressionable guy. Monkey Forest is the perfect half day attraction for all ages and most visitors spend around an hour and a half to 2 hours within the monkey enclosure before visiting our onsite information centre, video room, play areas, caf and shop. Steve FooJims passion for the Monkeys and the work he did was inspiring and with alison and her team i am sure it will continue. The park also features three groups of orangutans, including two different species (Bornean and Sumatran). RIP Jim, i love monkey world i am 11 and watch all the time my mum said it is very sad that jim passed away but also said that when you pass away your spirit is always present in all that you have acheived in your life so jim must have a very big one because he has done alot and helped alot of primates just the same as alison if i was her i would be very proud of finding such a good man to be her soul mate and tell her he is still around helping her she just cant see him.love james gillies. All I can say is wow, what a wonderful man. Jim and Charlie are so missed by myself and my family. Marisol Brown-GreeceI was so sorry to hear about Jim's death as i have seen all of his dedicating and passionate work. Jim had been planning the trip before he died. I regularly watch monkey life the staff are so dedicated and compassionate was saddened to hear about the death of Jim Cronin such a loss feel so sad for Alison God bless you. We are coming back to see the new changes and bringing the granddaughter with us this time. There are currently 4 types of DBS check: Should you be required to complete any one of the above disclosures, a charge may apply. Love Sabine. Maivy Byggmark SwedenWe are coming to Monkey World in september and we hoipe to meet you Alison and to give you a warm hugh and thank you for what yo u and Jim has done, and we pray that you will find strenght to carry on. michelle[Bolton]alison you are a very brave lady and you are doing Jim proud keep up the great work.your team are a credit to you and the TVprog is riveting. Johni is named after John Lewis, a wildlife vet who worked with Monkey World from 1989 until his death in 2020 and was the person responsible for sterilising Clin. Can't wait to visit this summer. Monkey world is not a zoo,it's a rescue Center for endangered primates and animals that have suffered at the hands of human beings in this country and the world .Alison the owner is truly a outstanding person and has given her life and passion to achieve what is monkey world and sister rescue Center Dao Tien her efforts are amazing.Our family can't believe it, i'm devastated. I never miss an episode of this fantastic program. tracy orreyi visited your park today 13th june 2009, what a fantastic place, it was a dream to see the monkeys and to see how happy they appear to be, i think the work you do there is second to none and jim would be proud of you all. My family and I live in staffordshire but i originare from kent.My grandson partner and i watch with such awe and wonder at the fantastic work you do and have done both as a team you two and now alison we watch as often as its on and are planning to visit you in the summer holidays and I for one cant wait we are proud of you and all you do its time people cared and you are such fantastic ambassodors much love and best wishes keep up the great work and we will see you soon jan dunc and josh xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, ive just watched the episode were jim realised he was getting kuki and the sincerity and passion he showed is never lost how many times its repeated.everytime im humbled. My heart goes out to Alison, family & friends. Commitment to continued professional development. Twitter. I wish Alison and all staff all the very best and can only hope South Africa can one day build a sanctuary like Monkey World. My husband and i were very saddened to hear the news about Jim. I've yet to visit Monkey World but it's high on my list of things to do the next time I'm home in England. It is America's most diverse rocket company, which is capable of launching to a wide variety . she loved it so much that she can not waite to return and see ash. Well done to you all I am sure that Jim would also be proud of you all, I watch your program everytime it comes on and i love the work you do for the monkeys. i admired everything all the team did to help the apes. You and Jim will have a very special place in heaven for what you have done in your lifetimes. I love Monkey Business so decided to look up exactly where it is, so we can visit. I wish Monkey World all the best for the future. my son & my self love to watch monkey world, it shows that ther are some good people in this world, keep up the good work. I am sure there have been some dark days but as you know,when you look in to the eyes and the expressions on those little faces that you see every day will keep you grounded and strong as well as focused. I'm sure Alison will make Jim proud as she continues her work at Monkey World. Such warmth and compassion displayed by both. He knew the true value of life, be it human or animal and dedicated his time on this earth to put right a bit of what his fellow humans got wrong. god bless. MET MY ENGLISH HUSBAND, AND THEN WE MOVED TO NORWAY IN 1982. He has done so much good thinks, we love the programme! I have watched Monkey Life for many years and admired the dedication of both Jim and Alison. I can only say that I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for each and every one at the centre and will wish you all the very best,(staff and guests alike)and a special thanks to a great and careing man-JIm Cronin.I'm sure if the animals could talk they would be saying "thankyou" to you all, each and every day! Carrying out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines as set by section Leaders. It just didn't seem fair that God would take such a good man so early in his life. To his wife Alison goodluck with all your work . Catherine. He seemed like a lovely man. Keep up the wonderful work. Filmed at Monkey World in Dorset, Monkey Life follows the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected primates. look after you and keep up the good work. We still miss Jim on the programme. He will be missed and we shall remember. I love seing the same regular faces and following their progress. Bless you, Alison, for the courage to go on - in South Africa, the Monkey World show is one of the favourite programmes - hang in there, Honey! Being a Primate Keeper myself, my heart goes out to you and yours and to all the primates in Monkey World for his loss. As with many others we are hooked on Monkey World TV and the amazing work Jim & Alison with their team are doing for our close relatives! The role is full time and includes weekend working as part of the current rolling roster system. Jim will always be remembered for making his dreams come true.Alison keep strong and we all look forward to many more years of reading and viewing the superb work you and your team will complete. For a long time I have not been able to watch Monkey World on Animal planet, and today I watched and enjoyed the program but missed Jim's presence. We are currently taking applications for Primate Care Staff volunteers. Alternatively, applications can be posted to: Human Resources I have been watching the programe on Animal Planet for weeks now and I decided i would look it up on the internet and to my shock I find that Jim had passed away in 2007. She deserves it. David DentonI just watched an episode of Monkey Life and noticed that it was dedicated to the memory of Jim Cronin,I visited Monkey World a couple of years ago and met Jim and Alison, what a lovely couple to talk to and what a lot of good they have achieved. Sadly in September, Bob died from a stomach infection and shortly after, Sally fell ill. I visited Monkey World about 9 years ago & spoke briefly to Jim. My heart really goes out to Alison and i hope she'll keep on helping to save primates. Barbara (Gateshad)I will be visiting Monkey World for the first time at the end of June. I know that he is with all of the angels and Rodney in heaven. Alsion, Jim and their dedicated staff have done a fantastic job in Dorset. your a star! Keep up the good work and god bless you all for your brave work . Sandra RimellI have recently seen the re-runs of the programme and what a fantastic couple. I am devistated. Good Luck to you Alison please find the strength to carry on without him. MONKEY WORLD, LONGTHORNS, WAREHAM, DORSET, Jim Cronin lives on in this amazing safe haven. sue mcAllisterThank god for wonderous folk like your Jim ,a true ambassador. All the best for the future, we are so sorry for ur lost he was a lovley cariing person and it showed may he rest in peace, i have only just heard the news of jim's passing and may i say how saddened i am to hear the news. What a passionate man he was for all primates and all wild life. I was socked to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. Yours sincerely, Jeanette. We miss seeing Jim but will never forget him. god bless him, only just found out that jim cronin had died when a tribute came on at the end of monkey life, shocked to say the least, my wife, son and i were lucky enough to meet him on a visit to monkey world in dorset on our honeymoon and we had a lengthy chat with him, very down to earth and a sad loss, A brave and nobel man who will be missed by all,Wishing alison every success in the future. He sealed the Demon Bull King underneath a mountain with his staff for many years, vanishing. God Bless you Alison, you are in our thoughts. With Jim Cronin gone it's more important than ever that we all help Alison Cronin and colleagues to fight the fight to save apes all over the world.The sight of any animal in trouble is horrifying but seeing baby chimps & orangs being used as pets and props is sickening and heart breaking. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre takes its responsibility to protect visitors to the park seriously, by asking staff and volunteers in certain roles (as defined using appropriate DBS guidance) to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. I am a big fan of the programme and have visited M.W twice and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. Carol WingHi Alison so sorry to hear the sad loss of Jim it was such a shock I've been watching Monkey Business for a while Iwatched Monkey Life on sky last nite and at the end it said In Memory of Jim I was in shock So glad you and the rest of your colleagues are keeping up the good work and his memory living on in the monkey world I love watching Jeremy in with them too Keep up the good work Alison Take care. He made his mark in this world before he left it and the real winners, all the rescued primates will thank him each day they are safe and happy in their fantastic home at Monkey World. I'm so sorry for your loss Alison, you two made a wonderful team who saved many primates and touched many, myself included. But none more than his wife, Dr Alison Cronin. logged on in the hope that i'd read it wrong, but no. I have told several friends about Monkey World & after visiting they also thought the same. What a man, so passionate and determined to make a difference to the monkey's of this world. The park is open to visitors every day apart from Christmas Day. It said it had a duty to protect staff as . hi my name is chantal and I have adoped pip the littel chimp. Alan & Barbara Smith - LiverpoolWe are both shocked and very saddened by such a great loss. Keep up the fantastic work!! We watch the program every day and love to see all the personalaties develop. The break up of his parents marriage is well known and Jeremy certainly goes into long and lengthy details about it. It was with shock that I read in the credits "In memory of Jim Cronin". Thankyou so much for taking the trouble to speak to me, it made my visit. Deborah x, what a loss.hope he will inspire more people. Blood tests were taken and showed nothing suspicious other than low glucose levels (due to Aris not eating). Their lives are truly enriched at Monkey World! my heart goes out to alison and jims family and friends, he will be sadly missed.jim would be proud of how alison is continuing the work that jim was so passionate about god bless you and all the staff at monkey world for the fantastic work you do !