Monkey Talk - Gibraltar

Name: Monkey Talk - Gibraltar
Address: Spur Battery Road, Gibraltar, GI
Telephone: +35054018096
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Monkey Talk - Gibraltar 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

11/03/2025

In among macaques foraging undeterred by my presence

28/02/2025

ST BERNARD'S LOWER PRIMARY

Yr1 St Bernard's Lower Primary School Gibraltar pupils learned all about how the macaques use facial gestures and subtle body postures to communicate.

It was a pleasure to engage in meaningful discussions with them as we explored how some of their facial gestures, in particular the 'Fear Grin' is not too dissimilar to a nervous smile children sometimes resort to when we may be 'guilty' of a 'misdemenour'.

In case you are wondering, in the bottom photo, children are making their best Round Mouth Threat interpretation 🐵🫶

13/02/2025

Trailer to wildlife series "Europe" episode 2 "Mountains" that features Gibraltar and the macaques in which Monkey Talk - Gibraltar collaborated extensively on with Light and Shadow

From the frozen desert of Svalbard to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast, this six-part wildlife series explores Europe’s most fascinating and dramatic habitats. Majestic mountains, pristine forests, wild coasts, and bustling cities are just some of the settings for one of the most ambitious wildl...

10/02/2025

MID-TERM FAMILY OUTINGS

Passed experiences with the macaques had left the Barkers weary of them.

Determined to conquer their fears towards them, this outdoor-loving family of 5 arranged to come with MT-Gib to learn how to best enjoy the macaques safely and know how to behave around them. Catarina Barker

03/02/2025

05/01/2025

There really is something magical about spending time and filming the macaques in their natural habitat as opposed to by the roadside

20/12/2024

"CHRISTMAS TREATS"

Christmas is a great time to observe the macaques foraging on natural shrubbery.

Be responsible and do not offer them any treats.

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".

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In among macaques foraging undeterred by my presence #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Gibraltar #visitgibraltar #macaques

There really is something magical about spending time and filming the macaques in their natural habitat as opposed to by the roadside #visitgibraltar #barbarymacaque #wildlife #wildlifephotography

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