Which rescued monkey are you?

Every monkey you’ll meet in this quiz has survived a life of unimaginable cruelty.

As babies, they were violently torn from their mums and stolen from the wild. They were chained, beaten, and forced to perform tricks on the streets for tourists. Dressed in costumes, made to wear masks, and trained to ride bikes, these sensitive animals endured years of fear and suffering. Some even had their teeth clipped to stop them from fighting back.

But in late 2024, everything changed. Thanks to the compassion of animal lovers like you, Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), with support from World Animal Protection, rescued 31 macaques from Indonesia’s last remaining ‘monkey dance training village’. It was a major step forward in our mission to end this cruel trade for good.

Now safe at JAAN’s sanctuary, these monkeys are receiving expert veterinary care, nutritious food, and the chance to rediscover what it means to be a monkey. For the first time in their lives, they are free from fear.

This year, you have a rare and extraordinary opportunity to help return them to the wild.

An uninhabited island has been identified as a safe release site. With the help of skilled sanctuary staff, the monkeys are learning to form social groups and develop the survival skills they’ll need to thrive.

Because of kind-hearted people like you, these monkeys are no longer confined to dark boxes or forced to perform for money. Now, your donation can help give them the life they were always meant to live - climbing trees, foraging for food, and living freely in the wild.

The next few months of their rehabilitation journey are very critical. With your support, these 31 monkeys could soon be wild and free.

Will you donate to give monkeys like Jono a second chance at a wild life?

Yes, I will

Safe but not free. Will you help?

Rescued monkeys Jono the calm leader, Meli the self-care icon, Panjul the curious foodie, Amel the nurturing caregiver, and Unyil the baby are finally safe from a life of pain and suffering in Indonesia's barbaric 'Dancing Monkey' trade. But while they’re finally safe from harm, their journey to freedom is far from over. Find out how you can help.