Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats

Name: Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats
Address: Carretera C-25, S/N, 17457 Riudellots de la Selva Spain, Girona, Spain
Telephone: +34 972 477 618
Rating: 4.8

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Carretera C-25, S/N, 17457 Riudellots de la Selva Spain

+34 972 477 618 Official website

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About

Fundació MONA is a world‑renowned sanctuary that rescues, rehabilitates, and protects primates that have suffered from illegal, cruel, or exploitative captivity. Located in the picturesque town of Riudellots de la Selva in Girona, Spain, the centre provides a natural, family‑like environment where rescued chimpanzees and monkeys can thrive alongside their species. MONA combines on‑site care with cutting‑edge research, education, and outreach programmes that aim to raise public awareness about primate conservation and the dangers of the illegal pet trade. Visitors are welcomed for guided tours that showcase the sanctuary’s rehabilitation process, the animals’ daily routines, and the scientific work carried out by leading primatologists. The organisation also offers educational visits for schools, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship programmes that allow supporters to follow the progress of individual primates. Through its multidisciplinary approach, MONA serves as a model for successful rehabilitation and biodiversity protection worldwide.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes