Monkey Talk - Gibraltar

Name: Monkey Talk - Gibraltar
Address: Spur Battery Road, Gibraltar, GI
Telephone: +35054018096
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Also we will try to interpret any behaviours described by members in an attempt to educate the public at large.

EXCLUSIVE, HERITAGE AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS: SPEND TIME WITH THE MACAQUES IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - YOU'LL NEVER SEE THE MACAQUES THE SAME WAY AGAIN! anything from how many groups there are, concerns people may have on the amount and quality of the food provisioned by the authorities and any potential dangers posed by marauding macaques. get in contact to arrange a macaque familiarization outing to learn more about the macaques in their true light

03/12/2024

"NEVER SEEN THEM LIKE THIS BEFORE"

This family were left in awe from their educational macaque experience.

Experience the macaques responsibly as part of Gibraltar's , only with Monkey Talk - Gibraltar

02/12/2024

AUTUMNAL MACAQUE SUNSETS

This mild autumn we are having makes for the perfect evenings to learn responsibly about our macaques on a Heritage Award-winning experience.

Come and spend a autumnal with them.

29/11/2024

MALES DURING MATING SEASON

Barbary macaque males arguably look most impressive and therefore more photogenic during the mating season (November to February).

This specimen posed from his commanding perch deep within Middle Hill's wild olive woodland.

20/11/2024

FEAR GRIN

This is a subordinate female from one of the least habituated troops in Gibraltar. Even though she was about 10m away, every time we caught each other looking directly at one another she would start to frantically bare her teeth at me.

Far from being aggressive this gesture is known as the fear grin (or grimace) and is displayed as a sign of submission in an attempt to appease a potential, more-dominant aggressor when they consider they could be in imminent danger.

Studies have shown that primates which display this (silent) gesture are less likely to suffer aggression as the potential aggressor acknowledges their submissive disposition.

Interestingly our own smile and laughter are thought to have evolved from fright - think of a nervous laughter or 'put on' smile in awkward social situations with people you may not fully trust and how by doing so one somehow manages to overcome an uncomfortable situation and ultimately 'fit in' better, or if you are a macaque, come out of it unscathed.

Needless to say I was not there to harm this macaque nor even scare her so I teeth chattered to her inorder to reassure her.

19/11/2024

INTIMATE MOMENT

There is something magical about sharing an intimate moment with a macaque. I bumped into this fully grown male quite fortuitously resting solitary deep into his habitat just about as far away as it could get from civilisation (in Gibraltar).

It didn't intend to be 'discovered' and whilst I initially disturbed it, it quickly regained it's composure and repositioned itself, it's head comfortably nestled ontop both his hands and feet; an unequivocal sign that he was comfortable with my presence.

18/11/2024

GLOOMY DAYS

There is nothing more appealing than heading up to spend time with the macaques in gloomy levanter conditions.

The neutral light is optimum for photographing them, particularly when they are submerged in their olive woodland habitat.

Don't settle to see them playing up to tourists. View them responsibly in their natural hideouts

22/10/2024

MID-TERM FAMILY OUTINGS

Be a tourist this Mid-term and experience our most acclaimed attraction in the company of a qualified Primatologist.

Bookings being taken for Monday 28th Oct to Friday 1st November starting at 16.00hrs. Suitable for children in Yr1 upwards.

WhatsApp to enquire

18/10/2024

Amazing photo taken by Armin whom I hosted a while ago.

Armin is a travel blogger and posted this article on this link:
https://www.wild-moments.ch/en/post/barbary-macaques-in-gibraltar

a summary of which can be read below

"Today we want to learn about the natural behaviour of Barbary macaques. And of all places, in Gibraltar, which is plagued by mass tourism. A mission impossible? Not for primatologist Brian Gomila and the participants of his "Monkey Talk" tour.

Tourists teasing monkeys and then getting scared when the animals become bold. Barbary macaques stealing food and jumping on tourists' shoulders. The Rock of Gibraltar is quite a circus. It's certainly not the right place to learn about these animals, you might think. That's true until you meet Brian Gomila. Brian is a man with a mission: the primatologist shows visitors to Gibraltar the Barbary macaques as they really are. Off the beaten tourist track, he takes his guests to the quiet places in Gibraltar. He knows where they feed and sleep, how the animals move during the day and where their natural behaviour is best observed.

Brian attaches great importance to not disturbing the animals. He gives the monkeys space, so they can come to us if they want. And lo and behold, with a little distance, respect and without offering food, you suddenly become part of a group of Barbary macaques climbing around in a small forest, playing and grooming their fur. Monkey Talk is the name of the tour that Brian has been offering successfully for many years. And the name says it all".

11/10/2024

SUNBORN

The Sunborn Gibraltar concierge and front desk staff attended an Outing to familiarise themselves with MT-Gib"s unique Heritage Award-winning product.

After the Outing 'Front of House' manager Sam wrote.

"Thank you so much for the incredible experience you provided us this evening. It was absolutely fantastic! We’ve been talking about it non-stop, and the entire team agreed it was one of the best experiences we’ve had.

Your knowledge, professionalism, and the effort you’ve put into Monkey Talks really shine through, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this with our guests.

We’ll definitely be promoting this experience to everyone who stays with us. After what we experienced, it’s clear that Monkey Talks will be a highlight for many of our visitors."

04/10/2024

St ANNE"s UPPER PRIMARY YR6

It was a privilege to have given a talk about Adaptation to Habitats.

The 10 year olds learnt about the macaques' physical adaptation to an arboreal habitat such as their opposable thumbs and binocular vision as well as their behavioural adaptation in Gibraltar to an urban environment and their habituation to humans.

23/09/2024

DURHAM UNIVERSITY ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENT

It was great to address a cohort of anthropology students from Durham Uni who are currently in Gibraltar for a week long field trip.

The students were given an insightful talk about the various aspects that limit and condition the macaque tourist product and the macaques' management which will broaden their understanding of the Gibraltar human v macaque interface.

Many thanks to Prof. Russell Hill and Prof. Kate Hampshire for organising

17/09/2024

AUTUMN OUTINGS

As summer now draws to an end, MT-Gib Macaque Outings have a distinct Autumny feel about them with the Royal Anglian Troop macaques even heading into their secondary roosting sites beneath O' Haras for the night.

30/08/2024

Monkey Talk - Gibraltar Outings: they are 'flipping amazing'

19/08/2024

MONKEY TALK HOSTS GIBRALTAR LLANITO PROJECT

It was great hosting Manuel Enriles (President of the Gibraltarians for a Multilingual Society) and a contingent of the Gibraltar Llanito project including Prof. Laura Wright.

One hasn't really experienced the macaques until they have spent time with them in their natural habitat in a Monkey Talk - Gibraltar Heritage Award-winning Outing. Judge for yourselves

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SUNBORN The Sunborn Gibraltar concierge and front desk staff attended an Outing to familiarise themselves with MT-Gib"s unique Heritage Award-winning product. After the Outing 'Front of House' manager Sam wrote. "Thank you so much for the incredible experience you provided us this evening. It was absolutely fantastic! We’ve been talking about it non-stop, and the entire team agreed it was one of the best experiences we’ve had. Your knowledge, professionalism, and the effort you’ve put into Monkey Talks really shine through, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this with our guests. We’ll definitely be promoting this experience to everyone who stays with us. After what we experienced, it’s clear that Monkey Talks will be a highlight for many of our visitors."

Monkey Talk - Gibraltar Outings: they are 'flipping amazing'

MONKEY TALK HOSTS GIBRALTAR LLANITO PROJECT It was great hosting Manuel Enriles (President of the Gibraltarians for a Multilingual Society) and a contingent of the Gibraltar Llanito project including Prof. Laura Wright. One hasn't really experienced the macaques until they have spent time with them in their natural habitat in a Monkey Talk - Gibraltar Heritage Award-winning Outing. Judge for yourselves #naturelovers #visitgibraltar #responsibletourism #macaques

ONE OF A KIND Where else could you experience the macaques in their habitat like this?

EVENING, SUMMER OUTINGS Thank you Nadia & Marcus Murphy for wanting to share the Monkey Talk - Gibraltar experience with your relatives. By all accounts, 'se lo pasaron incredible!' If you have have relatives over this summer and want to treat them to an unforgetable willife encounter, get in contact to enquire how to book an exclusive Outing #naturelovers #visitgibraltar #macaques #responsibletourism

MATRIARCH DUTIES MT-Gib Outings are non-intrusive meaning that we do not entice nor interfere with the macaques. As a result the macaques behave naturally in and around us, foraging, grooming, and remain largely unconditioned by our presence. In this clip captured by participant Louis, we are treated to a rare macaque real life drama. The matriarch becomes concerned for the remaining half of 'her' troop after waiting for them for at least half an hour. She frantically starts to emitt repeated distress calls only meters away from us as she looks up through the dense vegetation to try and locate them from a vantage point. Sure enough, within 5 minutes the 15 or so wayward macaques were swiftly rounded up, although not before she recruits at least another female to help her in the search. What a #privilege to have been part of that drama. #nature at its best. Only with Monkey Talk - Gibraltar

THE 'JUNGLE PATROL' Come and spend time with The 'Jungle Patrol'. Only with Monkey Talk - Gibraltar Nathan Fortunato #visitgibraltar #naturelovers #ecofriendly #ecotourism

QUITE A TREAT! Footage speaks for itself. What a setting! What an evening. What a treat! Thanks Louis for organising, I bet you're glad you did. Sydney Soiza Gianna Molinary Only with Monkey Talk - Gibraltar. Book now #UnforgettableExperience #wildlife #gibraltar #visitgibraltar

ANTICIPATE BEHAVIOURS On a Monkey Talk - Gibraltar Macaque Educational Outings, behaviours are predicted and participants are positioned to capture the best images. Here we see a fully grown adult male displaying by branch shaking with #gibraltar town as a backdrop at sunset. Simply #Priceless #visitgibraltar

APPROACHING STORM The macaques hurry 'home' against a dramatic skyline ahead of the fast approaching storm

ZEN WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE What a privilege to host a cohort of Bayside Comprehensive School & Westside School, Gibraltar students who arranged an outing through their own initiative. I have no doubt whatsoever the experience will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Here we see them respectfully observing a female as she forages on grass undeterred by there presence #zen #wildlife #nature After the 2.5hr Outing Erin wrote "an amazing experience seeing our Barbary macaques in their respective habitat. Seeing them in a different manner to how they are portrayed was definitely eye-opening. Would recommend this to anyone who has the chance"

NO BETTER WAY! Is there a better, more respectful way to learn about the #famous #gibraltar #monkeys in their #NaturalHabitat Judge for yourselves. Only this #midterm with Monkey Talk - Gibraltar #familyfriendly #nature #visitgibraltar