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Monkey For Old Rope — Primates Receive Donation From Ryde Climbing Group

Primates at Newport's Monkey Haven are getting brand new 'old rope' thanks to a donation from Ryde based Goodleaf Tree Climbing.

All of Goodleaf's climbing equipment is regularly checked and items that have reached their use by date are retired.

Lisa Simpkins, Animal Carer at Monkey Haven, said:

“We are going to have some very happy primates! Our monkeys and gibbons love climbing and swinging on fresh play equipment.

"Ropes are a great source of enrichment for our primates and we look forward to seeing their excitement when we refurbish their homes.”

Paul McCathie owner of Goodleaf Tree Climbing said:

"Monkey Haven does a fantastic job; it's brilliant to know the rope will get a second life after we can no longer use it and we're not just throwing it away. It's something that makes us all very happy."

Kelly Wickes, Manager at Monkey Haven, added:

"On behalf of the primates I would like to say a huge thank you to Paul and Goodleaf for the rope.

"Our sanctuary tries to be as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible and this outdated rope will be put to wonderful use at the Haven."

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