in its 14th season. Other television appearances include: Monkey Life – Season 4 on National Geographic Channel Seasons 1, 2 & 3 on Animal Planet; currently showing on Animal Planet (Europe) Monkey Business on ITV and Animal Planet. A concluded series produced by Meridian Television focusing on Monkey World. Nine series have been broadcast to date, with two specials on "Jim Cronin's Legacy" broadcast in June 2008. Monkey Business has been succeeded by Monkey Life, produced by Primate Planet Productions Ltd. Challenge Anneka on BBC Nature Watch on ITV Operation Chimpanzee on BBC State of the Ark on BBC Animal Hospital on BBC CNN & Sky TV, highlighting a rescue operation in Turkey of smuggled chimpanzees ITV GMTV, covering the illegal pet trade in Turkey. Since 1998 Monkey World has been working in cooperation with the Turkish Government to stop the smuggling of chimpanzees from the wild for the entertainment and pet trade. QED Saving Trudy on BBC Animals in Love Episode 1 on BBC, discussing siamang gibbon Sam's depression of losing his mate Sage and son Onion before recovering after being given a new mate named Sasak. Inside Out London on BBC, discussing if keeping exotic pets should be banned. Russell Brand often used to talk about Monkey World on his old BBC Radio 2 programme and podcast. Awards Monkey World has won a number of awards, including: Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence, 2014, 2012 and 2011 Highly Commended Bournemouth Tourism Awards, 2012 The Independent 50 Best Spring Days out in Britain, 2004 The Good Britain Guide, Family Attraction of the Year for Dorset, 2000 Jim Cronin and Alison Cronin jointly received the Jane Goodall Award for their work with Monkey World. See also List of animal sanctuaries References Animal welfare organisations based in the United Kingdom Organizations established in 1987 Primate sanctuaries Tourist attractions in Dorset Zoos in England Zoos established in 1987 1987 establishments in England