Monkey Life

Alison saves Ruby, a marmoset with attitude and a slight weight issue; at the park, there is a troop of primates who have struggled with weight issues.

The primate care staff suspect that golden-cheeked gibbon Kim is about to give birth. However, after several hours without any progress, the vet is called in. The situation becomes tense as Kim must undergo an emergency caesarean.

Ruby, the park's newest and largest marmoset, is introduced to males Jock and Colin, but the introduction does not go as planned; the primate care team observes that Lola, a chimpanzee in Paddy's group, experiences vision problems.

Alison calls in a specialist eye surgeon to perform the cataract operation on Lola the chimpanzee, Mr Bray normally operates on humans so it's a unique experience for man and ape; only time will tell if the operation has been successful.

There's two new arrivals at the park; a baby woolly monkey for experienced mum Xingu, and dad Oaska and Alison's been to Wales to collect a new squirrel monkey called Azzi who was being kept as a pet.

Woolly monkey Oaska unfortunately passes away. Suffering from severe spinal arthritis, his condition rapidly worsens, leading the primate care team to make the tough decision to euthanise him.

The ninth season of the insightful documentary following the daily dramas of caring for 240 cheeky primates at the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre.

The ninth season of the insightful documentary following the daily dramas of caring for 240 cheeky primates at the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre.

Capuchins Dino and Winslow are getting on well after being introduced a few weeks ago; it's now time for them to be introduced some females and for Dino this is a whole new experience.

Elderly gibbon Ella undergoes surgery with eye surgeon Mr Bray and his team, aiming to restore her vision; at the orangutan nursery, Hsiao-Quai, Jin and Awan enjoy pomegranates and marmite, with Jin particularly enjoying the treat.

Wildlife vet John Lewis visits the park to conduct a full health check on squirrel monkey Samantha, but he raises a concern upon discovering a large mass in her abdomen.

It is a bittersweet farewell to orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly as they embark on a new life in Spain. Before their journey can start, however, the primate care staff must first secure them in their travel crates.

Orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly embark on a new chapter as they arrive at a wildlife park in Spain. Monkey World animal manager, Jeremy, accompanies them to ensure their well-being during the journey and help them adjust to their fresh surroundings.

Alison intervenes to rescue two marmosets from the pet trade, both with names inspired by celebrities; the primate care team strive to ensure that each day is engaging and stimulating for the primates.

Orangutans Kai, Lingga and Joly acclimate to their new residence in Spain. However, with Jeremy's departure imminent, they must summon their bravery to explore the outdoors; Alison receives a surprise when she examines Sid more closely.

Marmosets Sid and Chuck undergo their health check-ups, with wildlife vet John Lewis performing a delicate operation on Chuck; golden-cheeked gibbon Mikado receives crate training to facilitate his upcoming relocation.

For Vietnam special part one, everyone travels to Monkey World's sister sanctuary, Dao Tien, which was set up to rescue and rehabilitate endangered Vietnamese primates; the team rescue two pygmy loris stolen from the forest.

The team journey to Dao Tien, Monkey World's affiliated sanctuary established to rescue and rehabilitate endangered primates native to Vietnam.

It is a significant day for three adolescent golden-cheeked gibbons. Mikado, Teo and Zak leave their families to form the park's first-ever bachelor gibbon group.

Baby orangutans Rieke and Bulu Mata have a special play date with the rest of the nursery residents; for the first time they meet adult female Hsiao-Quai and her six year old son Jin, who can be a bit of a tough nut.