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During our recent mini break to Magaliesberg Mountains, we visited the Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary. It was a wonderful visit. The monkeys have a very large enclosure to roam and are safe and well fed. They have all sorts of small monkeys and lemurs which are very brazen and come right up to you. One was so enthusiastic he wee’d on my head. My family thought it was hilarious.
Mom with her baby on her back 
Just so cute 
Ha! He thought I was quite mad with my camera 
Such an adorable little guy 
Laid back 
So sweet 
Lemur, they look quite different to monkeys 
Having a nibble
I also took a few short videos of the monkeys.
This first one is the monkeys being fed:
This one is a greedy little fellow trying to grab as much as possible.
This one was just so adorable:
I really adored visiting the monkeys and I could have stayed there all day. They have the cutest little hands and feet and I am glad they are in a safe environment where they can flourish. Unfortunately, there isn’t much room left for the animals with human expansion and intervention so this is the most viable solution for these little guys.
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That was fun!
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It was, I loved the monkeys.
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You know I’d love monkeys!
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The doors are super and the monkeys are delightful! I can see you had many enjoyable moments on your recent adventure!
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Hi Annette, we did. I really loved these little guys, so cute.
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Absolutely adorable Robbie! When we were in Bali, we were told the Monkeys know exactly what to grab for, because they get a banana when they return it…sounds like me!
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Hi John, there is definitely some learned behaviour with the monkeys, but they really are gorgeous little fellows.
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I love them! It was a blast to feed them – they have so much personality…thanks for taking us along on your magical adventure!
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To be able to visit a place like that is worth the risk of getting monkey pee on your head.:-) The monkeys and the lemurs are beautiful!
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Hi Priscilla, it was my own fault because I was standing under the tree taking so many pictures. I was the perfect target – haha!
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I’m glad you had a mini getaway, Robbie. Monkeys are intelligent animals. We went to the Monkey Mountain in Kyoto, Japan. Monkeys use grooming for connection, socialization, and even for promoting their status.
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Hi Miriam, they definitely are intelligent and the did exhibit some learned behaviour. I really enjoyed being around them and being able to feed them.
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When we went to the Monkey Mountain in Japan, we bought food to feed the monkeys. We were asked not to use our own food.
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The monkey sanctuary supplied the food we gave too, Miriam. The feeding was part of our tour.
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The door to the shop is formidable. Over here, you usually have to exit through the shop. I love the photos and the videos, Robbie. Sorry about your head. I joined your family in a little laughter.
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Haha, Dan, I think everyone had a laugh at my expense. I don’t mind, I had a dove poop on my head once too – it’s supposed to be lucky. It was a bit unusual to start in the shop but perhaps its because people arrive a little early and browse. The kids are usually a little tired afterwards so parents of young kids probably getting going quickly.
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That could be. And it will be the parents who have to carry the bag through the tour.
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They make you stow it in a locker because the monkeys are little pick pockets. I watched one pick pocket a man’s keys. I wish I’d caught it on film, it was so funny
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They are cute. It looked you had a great time.
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Hi Timothy, we did have a great time. The monkey sanctuary was wonderful, I loved it.
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Well, it’s all fun and games–until a monkey wees on your head.
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“No shit.” 😂
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Yip, it could have been worse. Haha!
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😀
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Haha, Liz, it wasn’t such a big deal for me. It was only a tiny wee as it was a very small and cute monkey. That kind of thing often happens to me because I am over enthusiastic. I loved the monkey sanctuary.
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😀
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Reblogged this on Ed;s Site..
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Thank you, Ed.
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I was waiting for the wet hair video! This is one of those times where the comment “no shit” is appropriate in so many ways. Sorry, couldn’t resist! I mean this is short scene material.
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It was very funny at the time, Phil. Everyone laughed. My hair wasn’t very wet as it wasn’t a very big wee. It was such a cute monkey too.
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too bad there was no video of the weeing incident…
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Haha, yes it is a pity but I am the photographer and sadly I wasn’t quick enough to film my reaction. Everyone laughed so I’m sure my visible face [behind the mask] was a picture.
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I am sure hte incident will be in everyone’s memory for a while!
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When I was a kid, they were my favorite part of going to the zoo. Who doesn’t like watching monkeys?
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I must be honest, Jim, much as I adored these little fellows, I find hippo watching the most fun. I just love hippos.
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You must be going to better zoos than me, Robbie. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hippo in a zoo (or in the wild).
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Hi Pete, we don’t go to zoos. I live in Africa so we get to do the real thing and see them in the wild. We saw a lot of hippos when we went to Ghost Mountain and went on a boat cruise on the Jozini Lake. I’ve also seen them at the Kruger National Park and in the lagoon at St Lucia when we visited the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Living in South Africa has some benefits.
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Delightful. You are a good sport about being wee’d on.😂
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There is nothing else you can really do in the circumstances other than have a good laugh.
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Still laughing about your little ‘shower’, Robbie, but well worth it for all the cute pics!
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Yes, it was a highlight. I really enjoyed the Monkey Sanctuary, Chris, and I want to visit the elephant sanctuary and take my nieces.
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Oh, that sounds like a super idea!
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Lovely doors, the bushes babies are too cute.
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Thank you, Bella.
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I also really love monkeys, Robbie, especially the little ones. Their hands and eyes are so human to me. I feel the connection. I could have stayed there all day with you. ❤
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They really are adorable, quite like human babies.
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Looks like all of you enjoyed the trip (pee on head, maybe not the high point). I find it sad, however, that we’ve pushed so many creatures into tight corners and the only way to preserve many of them is to place them in sanctuaries.
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Hi Mark, the pee on head was unforgettable so maybe an upside-down highpoint. It is a shame that the animals have been pushed out. We do have game parks here and they are very big. The Kruger National Park is as big as Israel or Belgium. The animals there live in an entirely natural state, but for this little monkeys they are happy and safe in the sanctuary.
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I’ve visited a couple of Butterfly houses that I wished I could stay in… but talk about humidity!
I did get some good photos though 😀
Fun little Monkeys… reminds me that I used to sign “Five Little Monkey’s Jumping on the Bed” to my children when they were younger!
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HI Jules, we also visited a butterfly house once and it was very hot and humid. I also remember that book, it was a fun one. Thanks for visiting
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Sounds like you had quite an interesting adventure. 🙂 I’m very glad the monkeys had a lot of room to roam and are well cared for.
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Hi JoAnna, I am also glad there is a sanctuary for these little guys. There is not much space left for them in the modern world.
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