They married in 1996. And I'm so glad that Alison is keeping her dear husbands dream alive. Wareham I AM 14. My heart felt wishes to Alison.You were a great team and I know how hard it must be for you without Jim. 'charlie' was our favourite and through jim's dream, we now know a lot about their behaviour and how they are treated. I have never forgotten the visit, and how I left feeling entirely different about primates. Jim was a wonderful man, and you are a brave good and wonderful person. Long may it continue. BRENDA ROXBURGH-CLARKI COULD'NT BELIEVE IT WHEN I READ LAST YEAR THAT JOHN HAD DIED - WHAT A WASTE OF A GOOD LIFE.HE WAS THE MOST COMPASIONATE MAN I HAVE EVER WITNESSED IN THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE.JOHN WAS "A RARE BREED OF MAN"KEEP THE GOOD WORK GOING ALISON AND YOUR TEAM, MY HUSBAND AND I ARE REALLY ENJOYING YOU NIGHTLY PROGRAMME BEEN SHOWN AT 6.30GOOD BLESS YOU ALISON AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO KEEP GOING. that your beloved husband has passed away, what a terrible shock, my thoughts go out to you, and may God give you strengh to carry on your good work. best day out we have had in a long time .so sad to look at the memorial but he left a lasting legacy. May the legacy of Jim Cronin live on and may Alison, her dedicated team and Monkey World continue to help those that cannot help themsleves. I bet your Jim, just like my late Dad are busy in heaven rescuing all the little animal souls who perish in their millions from the needless butchering being done on our planet daily. So i would like to say a big Thank You to Jim and Alison for helping my family grow and for all of the laughter and tears you have brought to me that sort of experiance you cant pay for. lots of love from charlotte my grandaughter and myself. Mrs Lesley FILER. Jim Cronin was amazing and will be missed! He and alison have done sooo much for help all those monkeys and take great care of them. I was shocked to to see In Memory of Jim Cronin. I will let let everyone know what it was like and who i adopted. He opened my eyes and brain to a greater perception of our cousins. All rights reserved. Very sad news to here Jim Cronin died.He as done a tremendus job at Monkeyworld saving all the ill treated MONKEYS, Chimps are my favorate animal.I av adopted a chimp named RODDERS i am going to visit him in sept 09 CANT WAIT! my email address: helenashelley@yahoo.comWishing you the best. PAMELA FROM LEIGH LANCSVery sad news to here Jim Cronin died.He as done a tremendus job at Monkeyworld saving all the ill treated MONKEYS, Chimps are my favorate animal.I av adopted a chimp named RODDERS i am going to visit him in sept 09 CANT WAIT! Jim Cronin lives on in this amazing safe haven. Monkey World is open every day except Christmas Day, from 10am to 5pm. Ansie van ZylWill there be new series of monkey bussiness? Through their eyes my children have a better passion not just for primates but for all animals alike, and i just hope as they grow they remeber that animals need respect also and not take them for granted. Just goes to show how much impact Jim still has. [7], In August 2010 Monkey World rescued a Bornean orangutan called Oshine from Johannesburg, South Africa. loved the program and the people who have made monkey world what it is now. Deborah x, what a loss.hope he will inspire more people. Helena TorraoMy wife and I, have been so inspired by watching your fantastic work on Monkey Business, we would like to know what we can do. We love monkey world, it's the second time the series has been on television and we are loving every second of watching it again. May God bless you and your work. A desire to be a part of a close knit team. Full clean driving licence due to location. I have never seen such dedication to wildlife as were jim and alison I pray for jim and also for alison who must have thought her world had fallen apart.Rest in peace jim your work and dedication here in england and around the world will never be forgotten. God Bless.xx. That same year, Monkey World staff attempted to introduce four newly arrived young male chimps from Israel named Hananya, Tikko, Semach and Gypsy to Rodney's Group. I've only just read of Jim's passing and wanted to express my sincere condolences and sadness and know Monkey World will miss Jim dearly. i am watching maokey world on sky so programs are over year old I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Jim a wonderful work you do. but his legacy will of course live on and thats the most important thing. Mr & Mrs Symons. I am so so very sorry Alison for your loss, we feel as though we lost Jim also. mandy sankeyi didn't know of jim's death 'till ive just seen the credits on one of your programmes, my family and i have had so much pleasure watching monkey business, such a fresh approach in teaching us to be more aware of what our actions can cause to animals, jim will be missed but also not forgotten,all the best for the future. my email address: helenashelley@yahoo.comWishing you the best. Arrival at Monkey World and life in The Orangutan Nursery (2005-2007), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. mrs m woodcockI was saddened at learning of the death of Jim Cronin I only recently found this out.He was a wonderful man and it is the best animal show on tv, long may his lovely wife continue with his work. I was educated for the better. More than 30 Primate Care Staff at Monkey World meet the day-to-day needs of over 260 primates at the park. Amy was later paired with a male orangutan named Banghi, who was given to Monkey World on loan from Chester Zoo. I regularly watch monkey life the staff are so dedicated and compassionate was saddened to hear about the death of Jim Cronin such a loss feel so sad for Alison God bless you. i watch the programme alot and wish i could help in some way. It is good to see Alison and her team of helpers continuing to do such great work. Keep up the good work. [12], Monkey World features the largest group of chimpanzees outside of Africa which are housed in four different social groups. I hope we can all add a little to that memory by adding our bit to help the apes and monkeys around the world that Jim loved. Jim Cronin, campaigner against the illegal trade in primates and founder of the animal sanctuary Monkey World, in Dorset, has died aged 55 of liver cancer. We miss seeing Jim but will never forget him. EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. much love xxx, Kelly CooperI have enjoyed all the programmes. I know that the Monkey Sanctuary will continue as per the promise made, however, to have lost such a driven and passionate individual will certainly have left a large void in the community.Finally, my condolences to Alison and the family, also to all those who worked tirelessly with Jim & Allison to save the lost primates.