Monkey Island
A small island in the estuary near Marshall, home to former laboratory chimpanzees that can be observed up close by boat.
Monkey Island lies in the estuary near Marshall, about 60 km southeast of Monrovia. Around 60 chimpanzees that were once used in medical experiments and later released now live on several small islands. A wildlife conservation group boats in to feed them every day. Visitors can charter a boat in Marshall and watch the feeding from the water. Never land on the islands or feed the animals by hand, as chimpanzees are very strong and can be aggressive. The trip takes about half a day, and you can combine it with a nearby beach.
Opening hours
Daytime (boat rental required)
Nearby sights
- Firestone Plantation
- Silver Beach
- Capitol Building
- Broad Street
- Providence Island
- National Museum of Liberia
- Providence Baptist Church
- Waterside Market