{
  "id": 304230,
  "title": "Monkey sanctuary shuts after more than 60 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/monkey-sanctuary-shuts-after-more-than-60-years",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-08T10:42:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Science",
    "slug": "bbc-science",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d1kl9vzvko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After nearly seven decades of service, a monkey sanctuary in Cornwall has closed its doors. Wild Futures, the charity responsible for the park near Looe, announced the closure due to structural issues that made the sanctuary unfit for long-term use. The organization had been working to rehome the monkeys to other sanctuaries, prioritizing their welfare above all. Despite initial interest from a buyer in June 2025, negotiations failed after six months, leading to the decision to focus on rehoming efforts. Wild Futures, established in 1964, was the first Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries accredited wildlife sanctuary in Europe. The charity expressed regret over the closure but emphasized the importance of continuing their mission to educate the public about animal welfare and conservation. An emergency appeal will be launched to cover the substantial costs of rehoming all the monkeys.",
  "summary": "The charity says plans for a new buyer fell through, meaning all the monkeys will be rehomed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wild Futures monkey sanctuary closes after 60 years in Cornwall.",
    "Structural issues made sanctuary unfit for long-term use.",
    "Charity focused on rehoming monkeys, launched emergency appeal."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}