I wish Monkey World all the best for the future. I was sadened and shocked to hear of Jim's sudden death, my heart goes out to Alison, I wish her well for the future with the continuation of her good work. Sympathies to Alison and all the wonderful staff at Monkey World, What a fantastic guy, I watch Monkey world every night on Chanel 5 ans I am fasinated. since it started. What a man, so passionate and determined to make a difference to the monkey's of this world. Brian, LowestoftI was so very sad & shocked to hear of Jim's death. Keep strong x x, One of my favourite programmes is Monkey Business,on DSTV South Africa Alison hope you go from strength to strength and you are in everyone's thoughts, I am so sorry to learn of Jim's death. I'm so sorry for your loss Alison, you two made a wonderful team who saved many primates and touched many, myself included. My heart goes out to Alison I hope she finds the strength to carry on the good work with the knowledge that so many people support her, I have been a great fan of Monkey World Watching with great interest The passion and dedication that jJim and Alison gave to the Fortunate Apes they rescued. Rest in peace Jim your wife has been a true and dedicated lady to the zoo.God Bless all who work there. God speed Alison in keeping his dream alive. Keep up the good work. the program touched my heart xx, Lavelle DavisAlthough it is thirteen months since the untimely death of Jim Cronin, I became aware of this tragic event recently. Many a tear I've shed watching the programme, be it a birth or learning the sad histories of these beautiful intelligent creatures. Vivienne MurphyHow many of us will be able to say our lives have made a difference - Jim has certainly made me realize life must have some real meaning - a wonderful wonderful educationalist - May You Rest in Peace, SueI love watching monkey world and at the end of the show saw in memory then just went on here to find out. 16 17 years 5.28 per hour. GOD bendiga monkey world, already all the ones that we support it in the world), It took me several episodes before I reslaised Jim did not appear.As a recent widow but after 55 years of marriage my heart goes out to Alyson and the only comfort I can offer is that the pain does get ess acute and work is a great help. Stars Ralf Little Andy Serkis See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 3 User reviews He is the youngest male of this group. They had the courage to tackle major issues with animal cruelty and there is so much of it being swept under the carpet.I hope Alison has the fortitude to continue the great work at Monkey World. He is still there looking after you all. Keep up the wonderful work. i watch the programme alot and wish i could help in some way. one of the best couples in the world. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, and in order to keep administration costs to a minimum, we are unable to respond to each one individually, if your application is successful, we will contact you within 14 days to arrange an initial interview alternatively we may keep your details on file and contact you as and when a suitable position becomes available. The purpose of the Disclosure is to ascertain whether or not an individual has committed offences that ban them from working with children or vulnerable adults. I appreciate what Alison is going through as I lost my husband suddenly this Feb again suddenly. He and alison have done sooo much for help all those monkeys and take great care of them. very sad to hear of his death and i am sure he is sadly missed. You can have a laugh with management but when it comes down to it they can be strict as well. sue clarkei have been watching monkey world on channel 5 for the past few weeks and what a lovely programme and what wonderful work all your staff do to make life so special for the monkeys etc congratulations. julie hodgkinsonI was saddened to hear that jim had died. You are all at Monkey-World living 'Saints' for the commitment, effort, time, understanding and above all else, the love and care you show to all your most preciouse 'guests.' ya doing a great job there , took my kids there last year they loved it and we will be back, take care all, How can someone who does such a great job be taken?? i would go as far to say that if i lived near dorset i would even apply for a job there.
[email protected] been watching recent T.V.especially rescue/arrival of the 88 capuchins from Chile.No follow-up are they O.K? He set up a good educational and conseration centre at Monkey World which his lovely wife and visitors and viewers to his programme will, some in a small way, continue his work and love of innocent primates who, because of man, have been mistreated and robbed of their freedom. I great guy and a fellow Italian Bronxite! denise gilliv only just found out about jims death and it realy shocked me.he was a very caring man and you could tell that through hes work to save all them apes. He will always be in our thoughts - it's a pity there's not more like him in this world. joyce o'neili did watch monkey world a lot, for a time, & then started to watch it again, i didn't know Jim Cronin, had died.it was heartbreaking to hear, he was a very good person, my heart goes out for his family, & wife Alison, you are doing a wonderful job, looking forwards to coming to monkey world this year,we are very proud of what you both have done, all the very best to you Alison, & your team of workers,you all work so very hard, MargaretOnly the good die young! Rest in peace Jim your wife has been a true and dedicated lady to the zoo.God Bless all who work there. Ann MeliaWhat a wonderful man he really loved what he did and thank goodness his dream will carry on with Alison and her great team, Mo HullMy Husband and I met Jim in the cafe when monkey world had just opened.We signed the form to help save the spanish chimps.Jim and Alison and their team have done so much to change peoples view of these wonderful animals. Can't wait to visit this summer. Alison are thoughts are with you a very sad loss can only imagine your pain. janet juryMy 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, john hanlonive 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. Johni is a female chimpanzee. I wish you every success in the highly important and great work you do. I have been watching Monkey World since taking my children (born 1991/94) there when we visited Dorset over many years, saw many fabulous changes and had so many memories in the park - and so many many hours just walking around. Te way I see the animals being used as a pets or in the movies is completely different than before , //thank you, Jim will never be forgotten,keep up the good work Alison & all the wonderful staff, Hi Alison i have watched your programme for about two and was very shocked and saddened by Jim`s death my husband and i came down for my birthday last week a lovely place reconized some of the monkey`s keep up the good work well done to you all x. we (my wife and i)met/saw him at monkeyworld, you could sense the passion he had for his work. Love and hugs Laura, brian goodchildafter watching monkey world for weeks on tele i feel i have lost a good friend in jim so sad to here of his death, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, BBC Dorset, Portfolio House, Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TP. love to you xx,
[email protected] triste por la muerte de jim , muy joven . I was sorry to hear about Jim passing away. WE DO LIVE IN NORWAY, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW I MISSED THE NEWS ANYWAY! As a widow I feel your grief, but am consoled that you are carrying on the wonderful world that must surely set you down in conservation history. Remember Alison behind every good man or woman stands a very special some one who also has that passion and drive, as Jim did. sandieI would like to congratulate the team on the tremendous work that they do. your a star! Truly very sorry for your loss. He was a brilliant guy and I am really pleased his wife has continued their dream. Hoping to have my first visit to Monkey World later on this year. It is so uplifting and infrmative.I was so sorry to hear of the trgic death of jim cronin.My sympathy and condolances to alison. We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. how we enjoyed jim's enthusiasm and laughter as he worked and plated with the chimps. watched the programme right from the start,would love to visit with kids one day,keep up the great work love seeing the cheeky monkeys happy.sorry for alisons loss,my dad passed away last april,shock to everyone,keep up the good work. Amy was later paired with a male orangutan named Banghi, who was given to Monkey World on loan from Chester Zoo. In 2008, Johni and Tutti were reunited with Ben and Pip after they left the nursery and joined Hananya's Group. Kindly show more episodes of monkey business (not just repeats). I have only recently discovered the programmes made about Monkey World. mrs m woodcockI was saddened at learning of the death of Jim Cronin I only recently found this out.He was a wonderful man and it is the best animal show on tv, long may his lovely wife continue with his work. [13] Many of its animals are rescued from the black market pet trade, laboratories and from abuse as tourist photographer props. 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. However we do accept Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs, with prior notification only. i am sorry off your loss my little girl kelly has adopted ash and she loved her trip to monkey world. He has done so much good thinks, we love the programme! It was while he worked in Kent that he learnt about the plight of the chimpanzees being worked in Europe on the beach as photographers prop. Monkey World Director, Dr Alison Cronin, Animal Director Jeremy Keeling, and specialist wildlife veterinarian Dr John Lewis made the epic trip back to the UK, with the chimpanzee on board the same flight, 24 hours later. Bethany Bwhat a legend.when i heard about it, i couldn't believe it.
Alison Cronin - Wikipedia Alison must be so proud of the achievements at Monkey World which we visited last summer. We would like to know more about these individual chimps and others. I was saddened at learning of the death of Jim Cronin I only recently found this out.He was a wonderful man and it is the best animal show on tv, long may his lovely wife continue with his work. BridgetI think Jim and Alison have done a brilliant job. God Bless Jim for all his wonderful work. Jim's contribution to Primate welfare was second to none and will never be forgotten. I can truly feel with Alison as I lost my husband and best friend too. Joe McGrathI was shocked to hear the sad news that Jim Cronin Passed away and I wish Alison good health and the very best in thoes difficult days ahead. god bless you Jim.
One of the worst visits - Monkey World - Tripadvisor I always watch Monkey World and it insoires me. Jim was a wonderful man, and you are a brave good and wonderful person. Bornean Orangutan named Amy, who had been hand-reared by Keeling. We should all remember the great work that Jim started and continue to support his work and support Alison in her struggle to rescue primates. absoloutley marvelous man,and his wife alison .i love to watch monkey world .and so glad that there are people like jim was to save these monkies from cruelty all over the world,i'm so happy that there are people like them ,because those monkies deserve a better life.
I've had the very great pleasure to visit Monkeyworld twice and on both occasions it left me wanting to visit the park again. Jim was a very impressionable guy. I have always felt passionately about wild animals in captivity. Love to Alison & the rest of the team you all do such a wonderful job. Malcolm DaviesI always watch Monkey World and it insoires me. You and Jim have done s well to find the abused and ill treated monkeys everywhere best wishs Karn Powell, I feel passionate about the work being carried out at Monkey World and nothing has captured my heart in quite the same way. ELISABETH JANE LANGSETH GOODEYI WAS SO SHOCKED TO JUST NOW 2 YEAR GONE JUST TO LEARN ABOUT JIMS PASSING. He seemed like a lovely man. This role is varied and includes assisting and talking to our many visitors to the park, giving guided tours, or helping out with the administration in our busy adoption centre. your love of jim and the work you did and continue to do will give you the strength to carry on. I wish you every success in the highly important and great work you do. Truly very sorry for your loss. DIos bendiga monkey word, ya todos los que la apoyamos en el mundo
(I am sad by the death of jim, very young. In April 1998, Monkey World rescued a young female chimpanzee named Trudy, who had been filmed being beaten by Mary Chipperfield. Yours most sincerely. Rest in peace Jim. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Report Content | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. I realise I am repeating what the whole world has stated, but I am truely sorry for your loss. I'll do what I can to support Monkey World from here on. That ranged from preventing abuses found in the pet industry in this country, to saving the victims of animal smugglers in South East Asia. I planto visit soon. Ian and Julie MartinAn inspiration and a leader of rescusing primates all around the world he will be sadly missed. She also would not socialise with Sally and the other young chimps in the nursery (Hananya, Semach, Tikko, Simon, Gypsy, Bob, Arfur and Jess), and would run to humans for comfort due to not seeing herself as a chimpanzee. helene aitkenSo so sorry to hear about jim the beloved protector of the primates. [6] Cronin has written on primates as well as fought to get legislation changed to protect the primates. I have been watching monkey business for many years and just watched the first episode of monkey life. MY HEART GOES OUY TO ALLISON AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY . 2023 at by Insider Monkey Staff. [3][4], Cronin became known through the television series Monkey Business (made by Meridian Broadcasting and shown on ITV Meridian in the UK and on Animal Planet worldwide) which has documented the frequent rescue missions and undercover investigations throughout Europe and Asia. Love and hugs Laura, after watching monkey world for weeks on tele i feel i have lost a good friend in jim so sad to here of his death. Just couldn't believe it when I saw the film was dedicated to his memory. THE EXCELLENT WORK THAT HE STARTED MUST CONTINUE AND I AM CERTAIN THAT UNDER ALISON'S LEADERSHIP IT WILL . Hoping to bring my grandchildren to Monkey World very soon. Teddy (half-brother)Peggy (adoptive mother)Rodney (adoptive father)Ben (adoptive brother). Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life (1999-2002) 1.2 Life in The Chimpanzee Nursery Group (2002-2006) 1.3 Life in Hananya's Group (2006-present) 2 Trivia Biography Early life (1999-2002) Johni was born at Monkey World in Paddy's Group to Paddy and Clin. Its . [16][17] Dao Tien is run by the charity Endangered Asian Species Trust (EAST), who rescue and rehabilitate endangered Vietnamese primates. May each day , you find continued strength to carry on .God bless you all. His passion and dedication were unique. It is good to see Alison and her team of helpers continuing to do such great work. Staff accommodation subject to availability. best wishes and thoughts, Teresa Birmingham, Enland, wilma campbellI would just like to say i think jim done a wonderfull job and I watch every eposode of monkey world. South Africans need to be educated in this field. i am watching maokey world on sky so programs are over year old I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Jim a wonderful work you do. He would have been so proud of you, Alison. jetlove what your doing may god bless you both, Margaret LavenderAbsolutely amazing and wonderful work which gave Jim much happiness when he and Alison rescued a chimp and the others after seeing them in appallingly sad situations.I am so enjoying re-watching Monkey Business and Monkey Life on Animal Plant.It's wonderful to see through the years, the small babies grow in strength and independence due to Jim, Alison, Jeremy and all the dedicated staff at Monkey World.What a dreadful shock it must have to Alison to lose Jim but I hope the strength of his convictions, and your own Alison, has give YOU the strength to carry on your dedicated work. Keep up the good work Alison - the world needs you even more now. lisai was so shocked to hear about jims death,i have only recent found out,dontknow how i didnt hear before,jim and wife have done such a great job,glad she is still carrying on with monkey world. Most of the monkeys they have saved have been repatriated to countries like Indonesia. We're so very sorry Alison as we had planned on bringing our grandchildren down later in the year and will of course keep this promise to them no matter in respect of Jim!Yours SincerelyFiona & Ray Jennings. The very best of luck to you and your team in the future. All I can say is wow, what a wonderful man. He's work was inspirational, the monkeys and apes of this world have lost a true friend. (Rough translation from DUTCH to ENGLISH: Great work these persons moved so through I have much respect for this woman), Claire in IrelandSory to hear about Jim. June EbanksDear Alison im shocked on just learning of Jims death you both had a passionate understanding of the care and needs of all primates my heart goes out to you in your sad loss of jim i know how you are feeling i have just lossed my husband to good luck for the future Alison x, Patricia HorneJim Cronin carried out the work on primates that the rest of us only dream about. tim was and is one of the most respected human beings that ever lived his death should have been more head lined to let the world know of his death he deserved it for all his hard work and dedication . My best wishes go out to you and your team at Monkey World. God bless you all and keep going. Today (24th May 2009) would have been our 51st wedding anniversary.I send you all my very sincere good wishes - love fromMargaret Lavender. I think all animals shoild be treated with respect as we have much to learn from them. Joining The Chimpanzee Nursery Group (1998), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, The story of Trudy's rehabilitation was the subject of a 1999 documentary called. I am 70 Years old and thought that I was beyond shocking, but each day brings new horrors from so-called Homo SAPIENS. I was lucky enough to visit Monkey World, last month with my family. CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) is an Irish company that is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. They have touched our lives in the most profound way. Eileen Helen UppheimJim Cronin's passing is such a loss for animals, however I'm sure Allison will meet the challenge of saving monkeys and apes with the same passion as her husband. I'm really love the animals in monkey world and i have Jim and Alison to thank for thats they have made me relsised about the cruelty to the monkeys around the world and i hope to grow up with the same dream as the pair.I am heart broken jim has passed on.R.I.P Jim - you made it happenJodi x. 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. My heart felt wishes to Alison.You were a great team and I know how hard it must be for you without Jim. The United Launch Alliance is a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin. So shocked. xxxx. I have told several friends about Monkey World & after visiting they also thought the same. An inspiration and a leader of rescusing primates all around the world he will be sadly missed. When first seeing Johni, Monkey World's staff believed that she was a child of one of the other female chimps in the group and that Clin had stolen her. I did not think it ment the Jim I had watched so much with his dear Wife.My cat Fluffy and myself send love and wishes Malc. Michele BurlandJim 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. Alison, you must be so proud of the man you married, keep up this good work you are doing. She was taken from her mother at a young age and was forced to live in a cold barn on Croft Farm in Hampshire in solitary confinement and lived on a diet of biscuits and the remnants of rubbish bins. Since its opening in 1987, Monkey World has rescued primates from all over the world, assisting 27 governments to date. The cause was liver cancer, said his wife, Alison. I know how passionate you both are in Monkey World - my Late Father was one of the people who piloted Operation Noah Mission - rescuing ALL wild animalswho were marooned on the vicious Zambesi River in Africa when the animals had to be taken to higher ground.
Falling out of love with Monkey World [Monkey World Ape - ZooChat Johni was born at Monkey World in Paddy's Group to Paddy and Clin. What he did for all those monkeys is unpresidented. Trudy's health later improved after being given protein drinks. Longthorns your programme has given me such pleasure and i watch it every evening . We think you have all done more to educate people about the plight of the monkeys than any other programme.We love Jeremy and hope Alison can continue with and expand the programme to rehabilitate monkeys around the world.What happened to the Capuchin monkeys from Chile - we are waiting to see them arrive in the UK! Both of you have been the source of great entertainment over the years and Jim will be sadly missed - and always remembered as e great man. god bless you Alison, i have enjoyed watchin monkeyworld and the work you both did to save the monkeys of the world. Cleaning of tables, preparation and service areas. My deepest sympathies go out to Alison and the rest of the team. 'charlie' was our favourite and through jim's dream, we now know a lot about their behaviour and how they are treated. g.johnwhat a wonderfull gift to leave the world, mandy smartjim has done so much for these animals he gave them a life that they never had he will be sadly missed, Jan KuplerI'm so shocked to hear of Jim's sudden passing.Alison must be devestated and my heart goes out to her. i didn't know of jim's death 'till ive just seen the credits on one of your programmes, my family and i have had so much pleasure watching monkey business, such a fresh approach in teaching us to be more aware of what our actions can cause to animals, jim will be missed but also not forgotten,all the best for the future. Its such a shame a place like this needs to exist &the animals cant live in peace in their own environment, but thank goodness for people like Jim &Alison. They were joint directors of Monkey World. Good luck and god bless. As a result, we are excited to be expanding our Primate Care Team, to help us achieve even higher standards. Amanda HarrisI visited monkey world last week and saw first hand the great work they do there - the keepers were all so knowledgeable and dedicated. You were an amazing man jim what you have done for the apes and monkeys is truly remarkale, yours and alisons work will never beforgotten.Your icon so sad that you have gone but happy at what you have acheived.I know it seems hard now alison but your passion and love of jim will make you stronger, and money world will go on and you and your team will continue with jims dreams.god bless alison you truly are a wonderful person and we are all lucky to have known jim cronin and the wonderful things his has done. Alison, your husband was a wonderful man. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. May God bless Jim's soul and give Alison the strength to continue their amazing ministry with animals. as usual, the best ones leave us too soon. What he did for all those monkeys is unpresidented. 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.