I admire you so much. ALISON PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOURSELF SO YOU WILL BE WELL ENOUGH TO LOOK AFTER ALL YOUR MONKEY FRIENDS. Now, in his enchanting and touching book, he reveals how he became a . a truly wonderful man. 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. At least there are people like you in it that will make a differance. MY HEARTH GOES OUT TO ALLISON! xxxx. She is a remarkable woman to take on the plight of animal cruelty mostly due to ignorance. Deborah x, piet from hollandwhat a loss.hope he will inspire more people. Full time: working 09:00 to 17:00 a week on a 3 week rolling rota basis. Thank you for keeping the fight up and resuring these beautiful primates.nicki. The Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is a 65-acre (26.3ha) ape and monkey sanctuary and rescue centre near Wool, Dorset, England. Me and My Husband first started watching monkey world on animal planet and we have been hooked ever since we haven't been to visit the centre in dorset yet but we are planning to go in the future,What Jim and Alison have done in highlighting the plight of Primates in the world is amazing with the help of Jeremy,Mike and the other care staff and people behind the scenes of Monkey World Long may people continue to support them so that Jim's legacy can live on. Jim Cronin and Steve Irwin must be having a great time together! 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. I wish Alison all the help and strength to carry on the dream. The very best of luck to you and your team in the future. He is 14 years old. One day I will get to England and visit the centre. He befriended the couple when he tried to rescue a baby chimp in Africa. I have watched all of your documentaries and you have done a great job. Keep up the good work.God Bless You. Jim, Alison and Jeremy have inspired me to want to do more anyway I can. She deserves it. 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! My condolances to her and all his friends and family. 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 have never seen such dedication to wildlife as were jim and alison I pray for jim and also for alison who must have thought her world had fallen apart.Rest in peace jim your work and dedication here in england and around the world will never be forgotten. Monkey Forest is the perfect half day attraction for all ages and most visitors spend around an hour and a half to 2 hours within the monkey enclosure before visiting our onsite information centre, video room, play areas, caf and shop. No animal should have to do a humans bidding and be treated as a slave. He was truely a great human being and is sadley missed by everyone. You have made me look closer at cruelty to animals instead of turning away in fear. WE DO LIVE IN NORWAY, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW I MISSED THE NEWS ANYWAY! How many times has Jeremy Keeling been married? Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}504150N 21304W / 50.697311N 2.217725W / 50.697311; -2.217725 Tina, Slovenia. Interested committed members of the public are welcome to apply for a volunteer position within our education department. Sally was also removed from the group to return to caring for younger chimps in the nursery group. Jodi (15,liverpool)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. Kay Hoyle From Halifax West YorkshireIt's true what they say - only the good are taken so young!! 5 Biggest Rocket Companies in the World - Insider Monkey I believ that she continues her work at Monkey World. Hi there, we are following Monkey World on telly on a regular basis and will come and visit in May 2009. Angie FlanaganOh Alison honey - I am so sorry to hear what happened to your Jim When I saw the credit to Jim on a recent episode last evening 03.05.08 - I couldnt believe my eyes. 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. MK The Golden Staff is a weapon that used to belong to the Monkey King. we miss his smiley face already but his memory will live on. It's great. is Charlie still alive,the old toothles one?I am very sorry for him.So sad Jim is gone,best wishes Dr.Alison, I watch Monkey World on Sky and then I saw it was also on Five. So shocked. In 2002, Johni and Hebe were weaned and began to be reintroduced to the group were both were accepted by the chimps they met, though Hebe found it easier as she had already knew the chimps from living in the enclosure prior to becoming hand reared. 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. Such warmth and compassion displayed by both. Barbara (Gateshead)so sad about Jim, Goodluck to Alison and all her wonderful staff. is just as brilliant.Please keep it going. He will always be in our thoughts - it's a pity there's not more like him in this world. this is all down to jim and he deserves his legacy to be long lasting. Jean Marti We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. Ingrid'To live in the hearts we love is not to die' Carry on the good work Alison, Jim will be with you every step of the way. While doing that he gave us lesser humans a chance to see some of those apes in monkey business. Being a Primate Keeper myself, my heart goes out to you and yours and to all the primates in Monkey World for his loss. i think alison is amazing for what she is doing carrins it a on by her self (with the help of the staff aswell)i am realy up set an whish alison and every 1 well xxxxx. We love the programme and watch regularly. she loved it so much that she can not waite to return and see ash. 21-22 years 10.18 per hour An Amazing couple. 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. 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. I have become addicted to watching them daily on the Animal Planet channel. You and Jim will have a very special place in heaven for what you have done in your lifetimes. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! I'm so sad to learn that Jim died and pass on my condolences to Alison. We feel so strongly about the plight of primates, that we are prepared to wait another two years for our daughter to finish school and sell up and find a place where we can be of service. What I used to enjoy most was the excitement and enthusism on Jim's face. In April 1998, Monkey World rescued a young female chimpanzee named Trudy, who had been filmed being beaten by Mary Chipperfield. Just couldn't believe it when I saw the film was dedicated to his memory. Jim Cronin, campaigner against the illegal trade in primates and founder of the animal sanctuary Monkey World, in Dorset, has died aged 55 of liver cancer. 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. Keep up the fantastic work!! I was lucky enough to visit Monkey World, last month with my family. It is so good to know that Alison is continuing the work she & Jim founded. 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. All my fondest wishes for your continued success in all you do.Also my good wishes to Mama Jeremy, He has sorely tempted me to send s few of my more rumbunctious grandchildren to him for a good upbringing. 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. My sympathies go to his wife, Alison and I wish her and her wonderful team all the luck in the world. If you ever need something from this side of the world (Israel), dont hesitate to ask. God bless you. Hi Alison so sorry to hear the sad loss of Jim it was such a shock I've been watching Monkey Business for a while Iwatched Monkey Life on sky last nite and at the end it said In Memory of Jim I was in shock So glad you and the rest of your colleagues are keeping up the good work and his memory living on in the monkey world I love watching Jeremy in with them too Keep up the good work Alison Take care. After his eyelid was repaired, Aris was moved to Wilhelma Zoo in Germany where he lived in a creche with infant gorillas. You will be paid at the applicable rate of the national minimum wage: 23 years and over 10.42 per hour So i would like to say a big Thank You to Jim and Alison for helping my family grow and for all of the laughter and tears you have brought to me that sort of experiance you cant pay for. He sealed the Demon Bull King underneath a mountain with his staff for many years, vanishing. Many a tear I've shed watching the programme, be it a birth or learning the sad histories of these beautiful intelligent creatures. Yours most sincerely. Monkey World is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Jeremy has been married five times which might say something to some people and according to a remark in the first series of Monkey World, Hates people. michelle[Bolton]alison you are a very brave lady and you are doing Jim proud keep up the great work.your team are a credit to you and the TVprog is riveting. It was here that I read "the late Jim Cronin" what a shock. I would like to thank Jim and Alison for hitting the nail on the head when it comes to the right way to undo wrongs against these magnificent animals. even though when we went it was pureing it down with rain. I am a big fan of the programme and have visited M.W twice and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. myself and my husband andy would like to say how sorry we are at your sad loss what a wonderful man. So are Mum and Dad!! To Alison and the team.. To help people. as usual, the best ones leave us too soon. In many cases, primates have ended up living thousands of miles from their native home range, having been smuggled from the wild. Teddy (half-brother)Peggy (adoptive mother)Rodney (adoptive father)Ben (adoptive brother). I regularly watched this programme as my late father Bill Collard, also rescued and bred chimps and orangutangs on a smaller scale. He will always be in our thoughts - it's a pity there's not more like him in this world. All I can say is wow, what a wonderful man. i just wanted to let you know how sad i was to hear of jims death he was agreat man and will be missed i am glad that allison will keep his dream alive god bless, I felt a terrible sadness last year on hearing of Jim Cronin's death - Monkey World looked such a wonderful place full of happy animals and dedicated people - I believe it's not just a job to everyone who works there - but a calling !! This makes children and adults more fond of these animals. We have been watching Monkey World for years now and have admired the work that Jim and Alison have done. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Cookie Policy | Website by Dorset Tech, I have read and agree to the terms & conditions. Will see you all soon.Deepest sympathy Brian. Whilst watching lately and seeing the credits about Alisons loss I am greatly sadend and wish Alison well and hope that Jims Dream never dies. What a sad loss to all. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre This man was an inspiration to each and every one of us.He had true compasion and love for the creatures he rescued I wish I had met him.What a lovely man he was. Jim was an amazing person. we visited monkey world 3 months after jims passing , as a family of 4 children and we really enjoyed the day there we travelled 150 miles that day we were all so sad about jim , he was a truely great guy. Alison Cronin - Wikipedia Please let me know where donations can be made which will be secure. Currently, Trudy still lives in Hananya's group. Thelma WarringtonI have watched the monkey world programs from the very begining and have come to admire and respect all that Jim and Alison have achieved. Mr. Cronin, who lived at the wildlife park, Monkey World, in Dorset, England, was 55. After her husband died, Cronin continued running the site and working against animal smuggling and the pet trade. wilma blackleyit was so sad to hear of the death of jim alison and jim were like family to me and my husband sadly missed,im sure alison will carry on the good work,but she will miss jim terrible they worked so hard for all primates.good luck allison and all the workers love you all,i will watch you every day all the very best from wilma from stockport, xx, kelli jonesJust been watchin monkey life and was absolutly shocked to learn that jim had died 2 yrs ago.I think they are all wonderful people that work at mokey world but if it wasn't for jim and alison it wouldn't be a reality.I send my condolances to Alison keep up the spectacular work girl sorry for your loss, henkmm@caiway.nlkeep up the good work thanks.