Those staying in Cornwall holiday cottages next month may be in for a treat if they visit a local animal shelter.
Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary, which is situated near Looe in the south-east of the county, is set to take on three black-capped capuchin monkeys that have been bred in the UK as pets, the BBC reports.
Native to South America, the animals – known as Gizzie, Grips and Kiwi – have spent the first years of their lives in converted dog kennels, but will now be permanently placed at the more suitable Cornwall location.
Petra Osterberg, from the primate welfare team at the sanctuary, said: "Very rarely do we find anyone who has the time, skills or knowledge to care for monkeys appropriately."
He added that socialisation of the animals will allow them to lead "full and interesting" lives.
Wild Futures aims to support conservation of the environment and sustainable living – along with protecting primates – and 30,000 visitors each year enjoy watching the monkeys in the habitat.
Posted by Andrew Hill
