we have been regular visitors to monkey world, and now our daughter is old enough we will be bringing her with us..i only met jim once breifly but his passion for what he loves was evident, he was a credit to his wife and the plight of the chimpanzees, alison our hearts go out to you both yourself and jim were a good team im pretty sure jim will be keeping an eye on you a nd watching the good work you are doing i live in nottinghamshire and wish i lived nearer to you i would love to help out it would be my dream just to hold one of your primates in my arms also alison would you give our regards to jerramy who to me is your right arm god bless you all at monkey life xx. moira & drew brabender.how we enjoyed jim's enthusiasm and laughter as he worked and plated with the chimps. Was shocked to just discover Jim died, really can't believe it! Applicants must be local to Monkey World and able to commit to a minimum of 2 days volunteering per calendar month. What jim did for these beautiful animals is outstanding you both put them first before anything else. 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. Monkey World might have started out small, but the reception the couple received in Dorset was vital for the centre's survival. Keep your heart strong and determined, continue to touch the world with your amazing work. patI cried when I heard the news of Jim's death. Monkey World is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Alison Lorraine Cronin, MBE (born September 1966) is the American director of Monkey World in Dorset, England, a sanctuary for abused and neglected primates. [2] She studied biological anthropology at Cambridge University. jenny ansell cornwallI just love monkey world.its wonderful to see how close the staff are to theircharges,I wish it were me.you do a great job. For the future we should all try to make Jims dreams/vision come true. He seemed like a lovely man. He will always be in our thoughts - it's a pity there's not more like him in this world. It is a sad day for me. He has done so much good thinks, we love the programme! Long may it continue. keep up the good work alison. They are so dedicated it was such a shock they say the good die young its true in his case.He will be remembered & good luck to Alison. 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! deborah gallagherSo sad to here Jim had passed away. I can't believe it. as usual, the best ones leave us too soon. They arive bewildered sometimes with terrible mental and physical scars and thanks to the care and dedication of Jim and his amazing team they blossom and thrive .I hope Alison can now look forward and see a brighter future for herself. After watching Monkey Business on TV in Australia, my views and understanding of all primates have changed for the better. I can only say that I have nothing but the upmost respect and admiration for each and every one at the centre and will wish you all the very best,(staff and guests alike)and a special thanks to a great and careing man-JIm Cronin.I'm sure if the animals could talk they would be saying "thankyou" to you all, each and every day! Brian, LowestoftI was so very sad & shocked to hear of Jim's death. Good luck and well done to everyone at Monkey World! I believ that she continues her work at Monkey World. I will let let everyone know what it was like and who i adopted. Have been to Monkey World and it was fantastic. Seeing him being so caring and devoting to these amazing animals made us understand them, love them and care so much for them. Truly very sorry for your loss. i can only watch from my living room at what you manage to achieve. I planto visit soon. with the primates and how much he loved and cared for them. From power struggles in the chimpanzee troops to introducing baby orang-utans to the rest of the nursery group, every day is a rollercoaster ride as the stories unfold. It was here that I read "the late Jim Cronin" what a shock. It did not take long to become an addict. I only started watching Monkey Business recently and was very intrigued by the show and the humble and noble Jim who I thought was inspirational. Lthe standard and passion has been set for future generations to follow and build on. I have become addicted to watching them daily on the Animal Planet channel. All the best to you Alison, I'm happy to know monkeys in need still have you. corry attanasiogeweldig werk doen deze mensen ga zo door ik heb veel respect voor deze vrouw. To Alison and the team.. Can't wait to see the place in person. Jim's legacy lives on in Monkey World. You and Jim will have a very special place in heaven for what you have done in your lifetimes. 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. I would love to have been able to do this,but now time is passing me by so carry on the good work Alison and Co., mags newtonwe all have so much to thank jim for, opening our eyes to the plight of all these amazing animals,still hurts knowing he's gone xx, Shirley ShilletoI never missed a programme and even watched 2nd showing I love everything you all do My family took hubby and I for holiday after we lost our son and as a wonderful suprise they took me to your monkey world I thought we was on our way home !! sandy l smithi cant believe i have only just heard of jims sad passing.me and my late husband gray who only died just ten months ago,really enjoyed watching your programme.we always hoped to visit but sadly ran out of time.alison i know what its like to lose a loved one too soon,my gray was only 58,i like to think all these good people who passed too soon are now able to meet and carry on helping there good work.hope i can get to visit soon and see the wonderful work you have and are doing. 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. Thank you for keeping the fight up and resuring these beautiful primates.nicki. What a wonderful man he really loved what he did and thank goodness his dream will carry on with Alison and her great team, My 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. 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. Monkey Business being by far my favourite. 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. The tv series has brought the Monkey World family into our homes and we feel we know all the staff and rescued monkeys. Life in Gordon's Group and Death (2007) In 2007, Aris was moved into Gordon's Group and was introduced to it's then members Gordon, Hsiao-Quai, Kai and Hsiao-Lan. Alison 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, An 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. Your heart made be heavy but both of your love is all around in Monkey World and may it always live on. I hope we can all add a little to that memory by adding our bit to help the apes and monkeys around the world that Jim loved. We visited Monkey World 2 years ago and it is out of this world. I`m whit Alison. Those darling primates need you all the more now. Sandra RimellI have recently seen the re-runs of the programme and what a fantastic couple. Full time: working 09:00 to 17:00 a week on a 3 week rolling rota basis. The world has lost a good good man and you were a great inspiration and would be sorely missed. best wishes and thoughts, Teresa Birmingham, Enland, I would just like to say i think jim done a wonderfull job and I watch every eposode of monkey world. VISITED MONKEY WORLD IN 2004. Thank you for keeping the fight up and resuring these beautiful primates.nicki. Thank god for wonderous folk like your Jim ,a true ambassador. I wish Alison and her wonderful team all the best for Monkey World's future. Can't wait to visit this summer. I think all animals shoild be treated with respect as we have much to learn from them. CampbellNot many people would take on the kind of things Jim did..he was fearless taking on governments and fighting for the good of the chimpshe will be sadly missedso sorry Alison. is just as brilliant.Please keep it going. The passion and love for the task in hand always shone through. Mrs mandy osbornei would like to say i am so sorry that jim has gone i came to the park but you both was a away a the time it was nice to see mike on my birthday i know it will be had alison with out jim but me and my husband think taht you are doing a good job keep on helping the monkey i know jim would like you to keep on going from mandy osborne. Jim was a wonderful man, and you are a brave good and wonderful person. love to you xx, raquel_acerbi@hotmail.comestoy triste por la muerte de jim , muy joven . Monkey World is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. but his legacy will of course live on and thats the most important thing. michelle lavellejim and alison cronin deserve so much respect for the work they have done over the years since monkey world opened. 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. I trial to find som explanation, but this happen. Totalling 274 episodes over 14 series the programmes have been aired in over 140 countries. thoughts for alison, jeremy and mike are here too. joanne and john Alison are thoughts are with you a very sad loss can only imagine your pain. Johni is a female chimpanzee. HAVEN'T WATCHED THE PROGRAMMES FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND WAS VERY SURPRISED AND SADDENED WHEN I HEARD OF JIM'S DEATH . He loved them so and his joy could be clearly seen whenever he and Alision would finally succeed in any of their hard fought rescues. I great guy and a fellow Italian Bronxite! way to soon im sad to know that Jim has gone.. 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. We as a family always watch Monkey World and would like to say what a good person Jim was and carry on with the good work Alison. It was while she was living in the UK that she met Jim Cronin at Monkey World in 1993. A very sad loss, but an amazing legacy. Long may it continue. I love Ro Ro, Paddy, Charlie and all the other animals - especially the babies - and would like to say how shocked I was when I heard about Jim's death. I have watched Monkey Life for many years and admired the dedication of both Jim and Alison. Steve BateyThe passion and love for the task in hand always shone through. 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 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. all the best to monkey world and all the best to alison.i would have loved to have been a part of the team who has achieved so much.i love animals especially primates.sorry for your loss alison, jim lives on in you, A very late follower to Monkey Business on the Animal Planet satelite staion. To carry on after the sad loss of Jim, is in itself an act of bravery, and devotion to the cause. 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. Alison keep up the good work! He loved them so and his joy could be clearly seen whenever he and Alision would finally succeed in any of their hard fought rescues. alison,in 2005 me and my 2 children where havin a very wet 2 weeks in weymouth,it was on the wednesday,still pourin with rain,when i said "come on kids,were off to monkey world"and as soon as i drove into a place called wool,the sun came out,and WHAT A DAY WE HAD..unforgetableall 3 off us stood on a balcony,rite at the front,it was feeding time..we will never forget CHARLIE,.and alison,we will never forget ur jimwhat a great man he was.insperation to us all..u keep up all good work alison,i know he would have wanted u to..god bless ya.. Alison i am so sorry for your loss of a great husband, and a great human being. My condolances to her and all his friends and family. 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. i hope you are keeping well. I visited Monkey World about 9 years ago & spoke briefly to Jim. A minimum of 2 years experience in an animal care role ideally this will include working with primates. '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. Bethany Bwhat a legend.when i heard about it, i couldn't believe it. Its so sad to hear that Jim had passed away. I was so sorry to hear about Jim's death as i have seen all of his dedicating and passionate work. I can appreciate she is throwing herself into the sanctuary to keep this going as Jim would like. Marilyn,Hannah Brownmy daughter and myself love watching monkey world,you all do a wonderfull job in saving and protecting those amazing animals,our thoughts and prayers are with you. He opened my eyes and brain to a greater perception of our cousins. [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. I will be adopting a monkey as well. 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. 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. Through their eyes my children have a better passion not just for primates but for all animals alike, and i just hope as they grow they remeber that animals need respect also and not take them for granted. what a wonderfull gift to leave the world, jim has done so much for these animals he gave them a life that they never had he will be sadly missed, I'm so shocked to hear of Jim's sudden passing.Alison must be devestated and my heart goes out to her. Jim's early passing confirms what he had achieved in this life, lessons learned. There you will find Grown up Chimp Sally, she is a real star, she is adoptive mother to any young chimps who arrive at the Park and to see her care for, and teach the youngsters all they need to know before they move on to the larger ape groups is something that has to be seen to be believe she deserves so much more recognition than she receives. For a long time I have not been able to watch Monkey World on Animal planet, and today I watched and enjoyed the program but missed Jim's presence. your love of jim and the work you did and continue to do will give you the strength to carry on. He will be missed and we shall remember. Liz HandleyA truly inspiring human being who gave so much of himself to the conservation of primates. I was socked to hear of the death of Jim Cronin. LEARNT ABOUT IT WHILE WATCHING YET ANOTHER EPISODE OF MONKEY WORLD. I'm writing this because he just 'made me think of him' a few minutes ago, and I felt I had to act on it somehow. Such wonderful people to devote their lives to animals in danger. I had no idea Jim had passed away and am deeply saddened. THE EXCELLENT WORK THAT HE STARTED MUST CONTINUE AND I AM CERTAIN THAT UNDER ALISON'S LEADERSHIP IT WILL . Many people visit Monkey World from afar and require nearby accommodation when they come to the park. What I used to enjoy most was the excitement and enthusism on Jim's face. I have been watching monkey business on sky. Monkey World is open every day except Christmas Day, from 10am to 5pm. What a shock so much he and his wife has done. Cronin was born in September 1966 as Alison Lorraine Ames in San Diego, California. I am shocked at finding out about Jims Death so long after.What an amazingly kind man who with the support of his wife and team have changed the attitudes of many.Blessings to his family and team. It is America's most diverse rocket company, which is capable of launching to a wide variety . They have touched our lives in the most profound way. The special opens with Tang telling MK that the legends of the Monkey King are only the beginning of a new chapter.. David & Jane ColeAs with many others we are hooked on Monkey World TV and the amazing work Jim & Alison with their team are doing for our close relatives! You and Jim will have a very special place in heaven for what you have done in your lifetimes. MK The Golden Staff is a weapon that used to belong to the Monkey King. I know she will keep their passion alive and keep givig us all such pleasure. Jim's contribution to Primate welfare was second to none and will never be forgotten. All rights reserved. I'm so sorry for your loss Alison, you two made a wonderful team who saved many primates and touched many, myself included. He knew the true value of life, be it human or animal and dedicated his time on this earth to put right a bit of what his fellow humans got wrong. Thankyou so much for taking the trouble to speak to me, it made my visit. MY HEART GOES OUY TO ALLISON AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY . 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. i will one day visit the park and meet all his chimps.my sympathy to alison and keep up the great work. 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.' I was shocked to hear about jim. David WorthyLike many others, i had not realised that Jim had sadley died. Please note we do not accept third-party applications. !GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! The Primate Care Staff are dedicated to enriching the lives of the primates in many ways. Helen ReaReally love the programme on channel 5 the dedi cation of all the staff is absolutely wonderful. Dr Cronin, you and your dear husband did more than save these facinating animals from the abuse and translocation they suffered at the hands of ignorant people. So that's exactly what I'm gonna do. Stay strong, the primates of this world needs you. I was shocked to see it was dedicated to the memory of jim cronin. 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, Walter BulmerI 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. [16][17] Dao Tien is run by the charity Endangered Asian Species Trust (EAST), who rescue and rehabilitate endangered Vietnamese primates. Elaine and Josh GuymerWe 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, aimeehi 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, Julie DavidsonJim 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. Jim was an amazing person. Following this, Hananya took over as leader. jim will always be remembered. Watching him you knew he would achieve what he set out to do, such was his determination and his passion for the chimps.Jim was to Monkey World what John Aspinall was to Howletts and Port Lympne. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre was opened by Jim Cronin in 1987, as a means of helping primates to be rehabilitated after many years in captivity. She deserves it. Only the good die young , it's true. You have made me look closer at cruelty to animals instead of turning away in fear. He was a brilliant guy and I am really pleased his wife has continued their dream. I found myself shocked and upset to learn of Jim's death, it seems so unfair. It did not take long to become an addict. We were both shocked and saddened to learn about Jim's death. Monkey world has helped so many apes may it long continue. thoughts for alison, jeremy and mike are here too. South Africans need to be educated in this field. so sorry to here about jim. I have told several friends about Monkey World & after visiting they also thought the same. Keep up the righteous fight.Much Respect. She deserves it. Such warmth and compassion displayed by both. We know we are. 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. Sarah De WinneHave been to Monkey World and it was fantastic. We live in South AFrica. Catherine. However when it was time for them to meet the group's second-in-command Jimmy, disaster struck when Jimmy accepted Hebe but attacked Johni and bit her foot. i 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. It just didn't seem fair that God would take such a good man so early in his life. Nick GouldAlison, like a lot of people,I only recently found out that Jim had passed away. sandra wilsonwhat a wonderful,wonderful man. love the tv series. 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. Well done to you all I am sure that Jim would also be proud of you all, I watch your program everytime it comes on and i love the work you do for the monkeys. 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?? [15] Since opening, Dao Tien has confiscated and/or rescued over 50 endangered primates including golden-cheeked gibbons, pygmy slow loris, black-shanked douc, grey-shanked douc, southern white-cheeked gibbon, northern buffed-cheeked gibbon, white-faced saki and silvered langur. Gloria Mc GawI was very shocked and sad to hear the news what a great loss to the world his friends and family never missed an episode of monkey business. I had no idea about Jim's death until today, why my husband and I had never heard about it I'll never know because we watch the programme all the time! Because of Jimmy's actions, only Hebe rejoined Paddy's Group whilst Johni went on to live in the chimpanzee nursery group and was cared for by Sally. RiaCondolences to all of you Monkey World.Jim's and your work is very inspiring for the love and care you have for the monkeys in your care. I was educated for the better. im also upset at the passing of charlie, but thanks to monkey world he had a good and happy life. But i know that Alison will do just as good on her own, keep up the good work. 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.