Vacation With Monkeys is a fun, laugh-out-loud adventure/comedy film set in the remote jungles of Kerala, India. It traces the adventures of three young men taken on an unforgettable journey by a troop of rambunctious monkeys. The film entertains and delights while gently inspiring audiences to pursue their own dreams and never lose sight of what really matters most. I recommend it!

We all know that monkeys like bananas. Nowhere is this more evident than in a recent viral video which features two Burmese long-tailed macaques at the Taman Safari Zoo in Indonesia playing with a baby, much to the delight of onlookers. The endearing monkeys tugged and pulled on the white cloth diaper covering the tot, exposing her tiny feet and eventually removing it entirely.

Traveling is a great way to relax and recharge. But, depending on where you go, you might have new things to worry about — like cultural differences, dangers you’ve never dealt with before, or simply the difficulty of finding information. Well, while I can’t promise that your monkey vacation will be carefree and problem-free (though it’s definitely easier to find information on monkeys than other animals), here are some useful tips that can help make your vacation safer and more fulfilling — and possibly even create a few good stories for your friends.

… Monkeys, monkeys and more monkeys!!! It’s been quite a ride for me so far as we started out in Rajasthan, India. It was time for us to move on! We were all ready to go from Delhi bound for Khajuraho, a town located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Vacation With Monkeys

This is a scenario about taking vacation photos in a zoo. So many people like to make fun of silly photographers and how they’re disturbing the animals. I’m sure you remember that one guy who sneaked into the zoo at night to take pictures of the animals sleeping…

6 Places To Hang With Monkeys In The Wild

If you’re the type of person who throws a primate party for Monkey Day or if you just like adorable simians, plan your next vacation to hang with monkeys in the wild. From the hot springs of Japan to the forests of Zanzibar, here are some of the best places in the world to see monkeys monkeying around in nature.

1. Costa Rica – Squirrel Monkeys, Capuchin Monkeys and Mantled Howler Monkeys

Known for its bountiful wildlife, Costa Rica is home to several species of monkeys, including Central American squirrel monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, and mantled howler monkeys. You could possibly see all 3 while exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.

Not much larger than their namesakes, squirrel monkeys are the smallest primates you can find in Costa Rica. Listen for the loud rasping roars of the aptly named howler monkeys and watch for capuchins swinging through the trees with their prehensile tails. Also, if you’re lucky, you might even see a sloth!

2. Japan – Snow Monkeys

If you love monkeys, you’ve probably seen pictures of Japan’s snow monkeys soaking in hot springs or rolling snowballs. Bundle up to see their adorable winter antics in person by visiting the Snow Monkey Park near Joshinestu Kogen National Park in Nagano. During the warmer months, the Japanese macaques don’t bathe as much, but baby monkeys scamper about and play. Take a day trip from Tokyo to see the snow monkeys or book a nearby ryokan to soak in some hot springs yourself.

3. Borneo – Proboscis Monkeys

Only found on the island of Borneo, endangered proboscis monkeys make quite a sight with their unusually large noses. Glide through the mangroves on a boat tour to see families of reddish-furred proboscis monkeys feeding in the treetops. Believe it or not, male proboscis monkeys use their huge noses to attract females. Not only that, proboscis monkeys are the champion swimmers of the primate world. They use their semi-webbed hands and feet to outswim crocodiles. While cruising down the river on a proboscis monkey tour, keep an eye out for other wildlife native to Borneo, such as orangutans, hornbills, and pygmy elephants.

4. Spain – Barbary Macaques in Gibraltar

You’ll find the only wild monkeys in Europe hanging out at the Rock of Gibraltar. Ride the cable car up to the lookout point to snap photos of these famous Barbary macaques with a gorgeous view of Moroccan mountains across the water.

Just keep a close eye on your possessions! These cheeky monkeys have learned to unzip bags to steal food from unsuspecting tourists. Purposefully feeding the monkeys is illegal. However, if you respect their space, it’s easy to get close enough for a cute picture.

5. Zanzibar – Red Colobus Monkeys

Head to the island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania for to see endangered red colobus monkeys in the Jozani Forest. With hair like Einstein and a pink nose and lips, Zanzibar red colobus monkeys make for adorably photogenic primates. As birds sing in the trees and colorful butterflies flit by, walk the trails of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park with an eye on the canopy. Go with a naturalist guide who knows where the wild monkeys like to hang out for your best chance to see some.

6. Bali – Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud

Watch long-tailed macaques climb over moss-covered statues and Hindu shrines tucked into the jungle in the Sacred Monkey Forest in Bali. Since they encounter people every day, these primates often allow visitors to get quite close. But be careful not to take anything edible or shiny into the Monkey Forest. Mischievous monkeys often steal water bottles, sunglasses, and even jewelry from unsuspecting tourists. You’ll find a lot of monkeys near the entrance where they get fed, but be sure to wander the forest paths across intricately carved bridges surrounded by jungle vines for a storybook experience.

Wild Monkey Facts:

• Monkey Day celebrates all things simian every December 14 and was invented by comic book artists Casey Sorrow and Eric Millikin.
• Over 260 species of monkeys live around the world, but many of them are endangered due to habitat loss. However, donating to conservation organizations or visiting national parks where monkeys live are some ethical travel activities you can do to support wildlife conservation.
• Monkeys that live in Africa, Asia, and Gibraltar are known as Old World Monkeys, while species in the Americas are called New World Monkeys. All monkeys have tails, but only some species in Central and South America have prehensile tails they can hang from.
• The Barbary macaque’s tail is so tiny that people originally mistook them for apes.
• Japanese macaques live all over Japan, including near Kyoto at Arashiyama Monkey Park, but not all of them bathe in hot springs. The ones in Nagano cleverly learned to use hot springs and roll snowballs by watching people.