Will there be new series of monkey bussiness? god bless you Alison, eleanor heaneyi have enjoyed watchin monkeyworld and the work you both did to save the monkeys of the world. I watch monkey world on animal planet and I think jim and allison do a wonderful job as all the monkeys have been resuced from humans who have been abusing them and jim and the rest of the staff give them love and care to live as normal as possible. Truly very sorry for your loss. i am sorry off your loss my little girl kelly has adopted ash and she loved her trip to monkey world. His family must be very proud of him. I love to watch they do a wonderful job. In 2007, Aris was moved into Gordon's Group and was introduced to it's then members Gordon, Hsiao-Quai, Kai and Hsiao-Lan. DID MY TRAINING AS A NURSE IN POOLE GENERAL HOSPITAL. I can't believe it. I am devistated. I am sure you are watching over the centre. Let's make a better day with Jim in our hearts. I was so sad & shocked to hear of the death of Jim what a wonderful man taken far too soon. Just over a year since Jims death,I hope Alison is starting to come to terms with her loss. Was shocked to just discover Jim died, really can't believe it! 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. What a shock so much he and his wife has done. Mo BoothroydI know it's 2 years since his death but only became aware of it 3 weeks ago watching Monkey Life which we did not get in Australia on our satellite channels. We have just sat and watched an episode of monkey world and the rescue of capuchin monkeys from a dealer in wales.We were stunned at the end of the program to see in memory of Jim Cronin M.B.E.I was so saddened at that news .My heart goes out to Alison on her loss .I am sure there is far more work for her to do in Jim's memory at monkey world .What a wonderful legacy he has left us all with monkey world .our thoughts are with you Alison and all the friends and colleagues at Monkey world, hi i am sorry about jim i lost my sister when i was 7 and we both love monkeys and i promised her that one day i will meet a orangutan just hoping i can keep my promise like you have to jim he would be so proud of you, you are amazing x, Jim and Alison do work at home and abroad that most people could only dream of doing, they have changed the lives of so many primates and people alike who were lucky enough to encounter them or watch the program on Animal Planet. I know she will keep their passion alive and keep givig us all such pleasure. Trudy eventually began to get on with the rest of the group. 5 Biggest Quarry Companies in the World - Insider Monkey 2023 at by Insider Monkey Staff. Bless him & Alison for the wonderful work they do & Alison will continue tod, ann rushto all the staff &allison u all do a great job i love the program so much i watch every day. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre GOD bendiga monkey world, already all the ones that we support it in the world), jane charltonIt 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. [14] Additionally, the park houses five different species of gibbon (agile gibbon, lar gibbon, Mller's gibbon, siamang and golden-cheeked gibbon) and 14 species of monkey/prosimian (capuchins, common marmosets, Geoffrey's marmosets, cotton-top tamarins, patas monkeys, red-bellied guenons, ring-tailed lemurs, white-faced saki, slow loris, spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, stump-tailed macaques and woolly monkeys).[13]. All rights reserved. Rest in peace Jim even though you would continue to look over the Monkey World and give your loving spiritual guidiance to everyone there that give such devotion and dedication to those wonderful charges. I was walking on air afterwards, my family said that just the fact that both Alison and then Jeremy spoke to me were worth the entrance fee alone. 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. so sad to hear of jim passing away,my husband and i watch the programe all the time good luck alison,follow jims dream, Dear AlisonWe are watchng the series only now in South Africa. Jim and you are doing great work, I have only just found this site(new to computers) sorry to hear he has gone, take care Alison and comfort in all you both acheived together. However after an incident with Cathy, it was decided that it would be safer for them to live in the nursery group. Trudy was originally owned by Chipperfield Circus along with several other chimps including her half-brother Teddy (who later lived in Europe). Carol Ann BatesAlison i was shocked to read about Jims passing it was'nt even mentioned on our local news how can the world press not know what a great person he was and not give him due coverageplease keep up your good works Alison the world needs people like you all my heart felt love to you and your staff.. at Monkey World love Cazxx, Allen MachinAn amazing person and animal lover thank you for caring for these poor animals and giving them a home Alison you were so lucky to have had him be lucky. I really hope that his love will be with you for ever. | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Cookie Policy | Website by Dorset Tech, Temporary Seasonal Guest Services Positions, I have read and agree to the terms & conditions. nicky rowbottomMy husband and i were very saddened to hear the news about Jim. val gillott hucknall notts..hello alison keep up the good work. My sympathies go to his wife, Alison and I wish her and her wonderful team all the luck in the world. I great guy and a fellow Italian Bronxite! god bless him, jim scottonly 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, Robert CarneA brave and nobel man who will be missed by all,Wishing alison every success in the future. Full time: working 09:00 to 17:00 a week on a 3 week rolling rota basis. In Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong (), also known as the Monkey King, is a trickster god who plays a central role in Wu Cheng'en's adventure novel Journey to the West. Antonio VillasenorFrom Mexico, I Think that With people Like Jim and Allison they have good opportunity to survive in the future. She deserves it. He was a member of Gordon's Group until his death in 2007. Trudy | Monkey World | Fandom 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. liz ValenteMy thoughts go to Alison and all Jims family. Keep up the good work!! I realise I am repeating what the whole world has stated, but I am truely sorry for your loss. What a special bond Jim had with the chimps and primates. Mavis Coxon Leeds West YorkshireI was so sad & shocked to hear of the death of Jim what a wonderful man taken far too soon. We all love what you're doing and admire your efforts and continuing struggle. With the best felt respect to all the staff at Monkey World, and especially to Alison. While doing that he gave us lesser humans a chance to see some of those apes in monkey business. Barbara (Gateshead)so sad about Jim, Goodluck to Alison and all her wonderful staff. iam so sorry and shocked at your loss i always watch your program and you all do a fabulous job with the primates may you all continue. Many a tear I've shed watching the programme, be it a birth or learning the sad histories of these beautiful intelligent creatures. Royal Marine Jez Hermer is one of those rallying around Alison to see her through this difficult time. 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. Dorset monkeyworld is a fun safe and enjoyable work enviroment Waiting Staff (Former Employee) - longthorns - 30 May 2015 monkey world is a great place to work it has many benefits to working with them the work environment is happy and fun. Good luck and well done to everyone at Monkey World! your a star! BH206HH. Worried that Sally may have caught the same illness that killed Bob, the staff at Monkey World briefly seperated Trudy and her playmates from the adults and put them back in their old nursery enclosure. Rickus van Deventer South AfricaI am from South Africa and have been following the TV programs every week. amy i think that his work is nice and kind to all the monkeys there and i have been there 1 time and i wound like go back one more time. joy fox.I love to watch they do a wonderful job. More than 30 Primate Care Staff at Monkey World meet the day-to-day needs of over 260 primates at the park. i love the program but when is the next seriers on last seen when alison has a new baby chimp arriving, i just happened apon this site tonight, how can Jim be dead, he is my hero, god bless alison, long live Charlie.xxxxxxxx, what a great man who showed these animals how to be monkeys and to get back to there roots he is greatly missed, My heart goes out to you Alison on your sad loss. Long ago . Jacqueline SmithI visited Monkey World with my husband and two young sons in the first few days of its opening,it was very quiet at the time and we were met by a really nice friendly American guy with dark curly hair.He proceeded to give us a personal tour of the site answering our and the boys many questions as it was the first time we had ever seen apes in such free and open living conditions.I could tell from our conversations with him that he was a man with a dream and that Monkey World was just the beginning of that dream.It was nt until I left that I remarked to a lady working there what a great time I had particularly recieving such personal attention that she told me that the man was the owner Jim Cronin.I hope that he managed to achieve in his lifetime some of that dream and that Alison who I can see from the TV programmes also shares that dream can carry on the good work that they both managed to achieve so far. You and Jim gave us the other side of the coin. You were a wonderful couple and sure you will miss him so much but know that you will continue his wishes. 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. Jean Marti We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. The two young chimps were later placed in a creche built inside the bedroom of Paddy's Group in order for them to live amongst other chimps. I have been watching monkey business on sky. I wish Alison all the best for the future, Monkey World is in good hands! I wish I lived near you Alison as nothing would give me more pleasure than to help you and your staff in any way possable I could . I have only just realised that Jim died and am very upset, he was a fantastic person and his work was second to none, I wish Alison all the best in her continuation of the work, and thank them both for such a wonderful wildlife work. More than 30 Primate Care Staff at Monkey World meet the day-to-day needs of over 260 primates at the park. Its still hard to believe he's gone. May I take this opportunity in wishing Alison all the very best in the future for carrying on with this wonderful work at Monkey World. What he did for all those monkeys is unpresidented. Totalling 274 episodes over 14 series the programmes have been aired in over 140 countries. 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. Week 1 Monday & Friday, Week 2 Wednesday & Thursday, Week 3 Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday.At the end of week 3 your days off would then start back at week 1. a basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions, a standard check, which shows spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, an enhanced check, which shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role, an enhanced check with barred lists, which shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role. He was a brilliant guy and I am really pleased his wife has continued their dream. I keeped seeing In Memory of the Late Jim Cronin MBE. My heart goes out to Alison, family & friends. Tina SpasićJim was an amazing person. so sorry to here about jim. We live in South AFrica. zoei watch all the episodes of money world and think that what alison and her late husband jim cronin do is absoluetly outstanding i have never been to monkey world yet but would love to and will soon hopefully be visting . Monkey King was the only one powerful enough to stop him. Wish Dr. Alison Cronin all the best in her endeavours. As the incident happened at nighttime, it was not know what had happened. Love to all Mavis x. Diane and Peter, Sutton in AshfieldWe were both shocked and saddened to learn about Jim's death. rip jim. Enclosures are designed to allow the primates to move as they would in the wild, and all of our primates are provided with appropriate sleeping sites and nesting material. I was socked to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. I know that Alison is continuing his work and I hope she gained strength at a very difficult time by knowing that so many people admired Jim. keep up the good work XXX, JIM will always be in monkey world watching over all of those he loved dearly god bless you alison. i can only watch from my living room at what you manage to achieve. I will be adopting a monkey as well. Like those very special few we lose for example like Dian Fossey, Steve Urwin, Jim will always be rememered as so many have said, and he will indeed. RIP Jim. Please give my heartfelt condolences to Dr. Allison and congratulate her on carrying on her husband's dream. I have become addicted to watching them daily on the Animal Planet channel. Our kids are very impatient. Yours sincerely, Jeanette. Condolences to his wife Alison & family. Such wonderful people to devote their lives to animals in danger. Malcolm DaviesI always watch Monkey World and it insoires me. I am not sure how up to date we are in SA with the reality, but I still watch every night. I also was shocked to see In Memory of Jim Cronin and found out on the internet when Jim had died. My heart really goes out to Alison and i hope she'll keep on helping to save primates. SpaceX is the world's only company capable of autonomously landing a medium lift rocket vertically. Deborah x, what a loss.hope he will inspire more people. I feel as if I have come to know you, the staff and most of the Chimps at M.W. Carol Marais (KZN - South Africa)An Amazing couple. Please let me know how to make a donation. [1], Cronin was awarded an MBE in 2006 for Services to Animal Welfare along with her husband as well as for founding the Endangered Asian Species Trust. 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. ShelleyJim Cronin and Steve Irwin must be having a great time together! CarolI am so sorry to hear of the death of Jim, His work and dedication to the primates was fantastic.I hope Alison has the strength to carry on his excellent work.Good luck xxxx. im also upset at the passing of charlie, but thanks to monkey world he had a good and happy life. Your work is so important to the survival of these beautiful creatures. Jim was a very special person, one who had the ability to do something about what he felt strongly about. David WorthyLike many others, i had not realised that Jim had sadley died. His sudden death was such a shock I lost my own husband 21 years ago and know what a loss it is. Anne OsbourneI was saddened to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. Their other best friend, Alison is so brave to continue to work so hard for them at a time when she needs so much support for herself.Well done Alison, you are a truly amazing woman and I hope the pain eventually numbs for you as you were both obviously so much in love.God bless you Jim and Rest In Peace knowing your work continues. With an annual adoption, you will receive a photo of the primate that you choose to adopt, issues of our Ape Rescue Chronicle (three issues are produced per year), a certificate and also a season ticket that allows the 'adoptive parent' entry to the park for the whole year. Bless him & Alison for the wonderful work they do & Alison will continue tod, to all the staff &allison u all do a great job i love the program so much i watch every day. I have recently seen the re-runs of the programme and what a fantastic couple. 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. Alison please keep up the good work and Im sure Jim is watching over you and with you always. LyndaI 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. Charlie and Butch came to Monkey World on 5 September 1989 where they were put in the park's chimpanzee group which consisted of Paddy (who was the dominant male), Cindy (the dominant female), Beth, Busta, Zoe, Micky, Jimmy, Sammy and Taffy. 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. God Bless.xx. "That word would sum him up in one.". After all, what is Africa doing for its primates. BridgetI think Jim and Alison have done a brilliant job. this is all down to jim and he deserves his legacy to be long lasting. Monkey world has helped so many apes may it long continue. What an extraordinary place it is.. We had a fantastic day going from one enclosure to the next, the primates were incredibly entertaining. Full clean driving licence due to location. My husband and i were very saddened to hear the news about Jim. karlai had the great pleasure of meeting jim at monkey world and the shock of his death was devastating, but what he has left behind is hope and love to all the monkeys apes etc out there and to prove to this so cruel world that man is apes best friend xx sadly missed xx well done all at monkey world a great job x, elizabeth holmesi am sorry to hear about jim death me and my husband come to monkey world 3 week befor my husband in 2005 i hope i get change to come and see you again because you and jim was very nice to me and my husband we talk to you and jim in your office i send my best wish to you and all the staff and wish you all the very best love elizabeth.