I had no idea about Jim. wathched all the 'monkey businass' episodes and both he, his wife and the staff at monkey world have such passion and a down to earth approach that is so refreshing. Such a shame, I feel so sorry for Alison. MortI had the pleasure of once meeting Jim and Alison while in Dorset , their passion for the plight of these poor primates was moving , I would put on my boots and work at the sanctuary at the drop of a pin , it is not often enough in life we meet such wonderful people . Alison my thoughts are with you xx Jim has bought so much peace into the lives of so many primates, now it's his turn, rest in peace Jim xx From the monkeys of the world Jim, thankyou xx, mrs b evansiam so sorry to hear about jims death he will be gratly missed.we have just come back from spain and we saw little monkeys still being used to take photos of tourests inthe markets once again my heart gos out to you for your loss may god bless you. Trudy was confiscated and brought to Monkey World on 22nd April 1998 and was placed in the park's Chimpanzee Nursery Group which was led by Sally. 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. !GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! Most of the monkeys they have saved have been repatriated to countries like Indonesia. Good luck and well done to everyone at Monkey World! A few years ago, Jim and Alison discovered the largest smuggling operation of orangutans in the world. MONKEY WORLD, LONGTHORNS, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH206HH. Glad Monkey business is back on! What he did for all those monkeys is unpresidented. 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. God Bless you Alison, you are in our thoughts. I hope that Alison is faring well in spite of the sad loss of Jim, one of the few in this life who did what we others only speak and think about. Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH, MONKEY WORLD, LONGTHORNS, WAREHAM, DORSET, The Primate Care Staff also design and develop feeding puzzles so that the monkeys and apes have to work for their food as they would in the wild. We watch the program every day, it's our daily SOAP.eep up the good work Alison! Monkey World is an amazing place and the work that Jim and Alison have achieved is inspirational. rosalie garretta truly wonderful man. The 24 species of primates at the park range from apes such as chimpanzees, who were taken from the wild as babies and used as photographers props on Spanish beaches to monkeys such as marmosets, many of which were rescued from the UK pet trade. My favourite moment is when Seamus is let back into the nursery and gets the biggest hug from Sally, I think, correct me if I am wrong. maggie kendallyour programme has given me such pleasure and i watch it every evening . It is good to see Alison and her team of helpers continuing to do such great work. i didnt know he passed and such a tragic loss as he has done so much for these primates. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Report Content | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. You two made a fantastic team along with the excellent staff like Jeremy at Monkey World. I am absolutely shocked and so very sad. He opened my eyes and brain to a greater perception of our cousins. the likes of jim and steve irwin should have been around for forever to keep up the wonderfull work they did. But none more than his wife, Dr Alison Cronin. This makes children and adults more fond of these animals. Just couldn't believe it when I saw the film was dedicated to his memory. Wish Dr. Alison Cronin all the best in her endeavours. Michelle CollettI am a regular visitor to monkey world and admire all the work that Alison and her late husband Jim have done. What an extraordinary place it is.. We had a fantastic day going from one enclosure to the next, the primates were incredibly entertaining. vandaroxo@gmail.comYour work made a big influence in my life! Yours sincerely, Jeanette. I was lucky enough to visit Monkey World, last month with my family. Those darling primates need you all the more now. The end credits in memory of Jim, was a sickening shock for all of my family. 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. He will be missed by all RIP Jim & look over Alison & all at Monkey World. CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) is an Irish company that is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. my visit to monkey world was fantastic, i adopted "old Chalie", all the staff were friendly and their talks were full of information. my prayers are with you. 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. the program touched my heart xx, Although it is thirteen months since the untimely death of Jim Cronin, I became aware of this tragic event recently. Long may it continue. My condolances to her and all his friends and family. I 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. Elrine GreigBless 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! I would just like to say that i've been following the Monkey Life series on Animal Planet and have only just discovered the very very sad death of Jim Cronin. Interested committed members of the public are welcome to apply for a volunteer position within our education department. RIP. The aim is to give them as natural environment as possible so that they have a secure and peaceful place to live. Monkey World 6,097 Reviews #4 of 23 things to do in Wareham Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas Longhorns, Wareham BH20 6HH, England Open today: 10:00 - 17:00 Save Yorks_traveller70 Yorkshire 2 26 One of the worst visits Review of Monkey World Reviewed 16 August 2007 This is definitely the place to go if you want to waste 10 in a hurry. Sharon Grant (South Africa)I watch Monkey Life on animal planet and think the work you do is fantastic!!! I know she will have imersed herself in work but now she needs to be kind to herself and relax and let her team of dedicated staff support her. Why are there no gorillas at the park? I always enjoyed watching and seeing how he shared such a bond with those animals, it was really amazing!My heart goes out to alison.x, Jim was wonderful man,and will be greatly missed.i will be visiting monkey world in september and hope to see you around alison? I planto visit soon. There's a Good Reason why Insiders are Buying Shares . 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 . The tv series has brought the Monkey World family into our homes and we feel we know all the staff and rescued monkeys. I take my hat off to you!Well done Alison. Tina SpasićJim was an amazing person. You have made me look closer at cruelty to animals instead of turning away in fear. 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. God Bless you Honey. Sheila BennettWe love the programme and watch regularly. I think Jim and Alison have done a brilliant job. mary terzzamy son & my self love to watch monkey world, it shows that ther are some good people in this world, keep up the good work. Susanne Olsen (Denmark)I was shocked to find out about Jim Cronin.Its so sad to lose a man like that when the world is in desperate need of such people.My heart goes out to alison,and the rest of his family and friends. We were so shocked to read about Jim. We have been watching Monkey World for years now and have admired the work that Jim and Alison have done. It is host to Europe's only orangutan crche which raises all orphaned or abandoned orangutans in Europe. I came t watch Monkey World while living in Dublin and quickly came to love Jim & Alison and the work that they do. My heart felt wishes to Alison.You were a great team and I know how hard it must be for you without Jim. I was educated for the better. I don't know if this all happened because it was destined to, but I have to believe that I found the staff so I could use it for good. [18] The work of Dr. Marina Kenyon and her team has been documented in the Monkey Life TV series since Series 2. When we heard about Jim's death we were greatly saddened. Jim was a true gem of this world and has regained my faith in mankind having just watched all the Monkeyworld series. Director id 911101463", "Jim Cronin, Foe of Illegal Trade in Primates, Dies at 55", "Conservationists of the built and natural world to receive honorary degrees - Oxford Brookes University", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alison_Cronin&oldid=1152448328, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 08:40. 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. I was saddened by Jim's passing and I feel elated that Alison is carrying on without him. Alison & Jim were a wonderful team and a pair of visionaries. Jim's passing is a huge loss but Monkey World is in Alison's very safe hands. 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. alison garveysorry to here about alisons husband.the last time i went to monkry world i found it was a nice& natural place for the animals to live i hope to go back. In 1997, Amy and Banghi had a son together named Gordon before Banghi died in 1998. All rights reserved. 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. 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 hope everyone at monkey world are ok, Jim was a great man. His family must be very proud of him. Alison I will pray for you and Monkey World as I believe in what you are doing. your a star! Jim has been a fantastic rolemodel for me and i idolise him for that i to would like to help save the primates from cruelty and sufference when i am older.God bless jim and God bless alison and thank you for keeping the park open and keeping jims dream alive. Jim was a very special man and Alison must miss him terribly, however, his legacy lives on at Monkey World. Paddy's second-in-command (1997-1999) [] In 2008, Monkey World staff noticed that Trudy was having back problems. The world was a better place with you in it Jim,say hi to Rodney for us. 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! Town museum is worth a visit, espcially for Lawrence enthusiasts. simon athertonjust been watching the new show and saw the 'in memory' credit for jim cronin. He and Alison have shown bravery just be facing the situations they have head on, and their dedication to bring suffering to an end wherever they could. What he did for all those monkeys is unpresidented. The story of monkey world is incredible and the monkeys seem so happy and its lovely to see! 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. 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 . Good luck and well done to everyone at Monkey World! I have only been watching the program a little while but thought the plight of both of you to save monkeys was impressive to say the least. We 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. It was here that I read "the late Jim Cronin" what a shock. His care and empathy with these exceptional animals was an absolute delight to watch. Jim Cronin and Steve Irwin must be having a great time together! A vision which Jim created and together with Alison continued. Truly very sorry for your loss. 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. Thankyou so much for taking the trouble to speak to me, it made my visit. As a result, we are excited to be expanding our Primate Care Team, to help us achieve even higher standards. UNITED KINGDOM, Copyright 2019 Monkey World. I am from South Africa and have been following the TV programs every week. Our love to you Alison as you continue with yours and Jims work. god bless you Jim. You should be very proud of you and jim. !GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! love to you xx, estoy triste por la muerte de jim , muy joven . a great loss he is to the world. god bless. In 1997, Terry Stocker and Rachel White, who were members of a charity called Animal Defenders went undercover at the farm under the names of "Spike" and "Anne" and managed to catch footage of Trudy being abused by Chipperfield. They married in 1996. she loved it so much that she can not waite to return and see ash. He would have been so proud of you, Alison. My family and I are avid Monkey World fans and now that the new series is on Channel 5, I have it on auto view.Well done everyone there, it is a fabulous place, and I recommend anyone to actually go and see for yourselves how happy and content all the animals are there.The talks were very informative and my own children have promised they will sponsor my name-sake for me for either my birthday or xmas, I truly hope so, Sally is brilliant. Longthorns WE DO LIVE IN NORWAY, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW I MISSED THE NEWS ANYWAY! We are coming back to see the new changes and bringing the granddaughter with us this time. i have lived in spain for two years now and have only just found out. For the chimpanzees and orang-utans this kind of updating is not so easy as the large outdoor enclosures are designed with heavy-duty equipment in order to withstand the strength and attention of the apes.