Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary

Located between Caehopkin and Abercraf, the sanctuary houses chimpanzees, baboons, spider monkeys, capuchins, marmosets and other rescued primates in spacious enclosures.

The facility began as Cefn-yr-Erw Primate Sanctuary in December 2008, starting with a Vietnamese Potbelly Pig before expanding to accommodate seven chimpanzees from Penscynor Wildlife Park.

The sanctuary educates visitors about primate care, conservation needs, and the effects of captivity while maintaining a strict no-breeding policy for all resident animals.

The facility relies on entrance fees from 30,000 yearly visitors and public donations, offering adoption programs and maintaining wish lists for needed supplies.

The sanctuary rescues primates from laboratories and zoos across Europe, providing permanent homes for animals that cannot return to natural environments.

Website: http://ape-monkey-rescue.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.79677,-3.69051

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:45