Monkey Forest Ubud

Nature reserve Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

What to expect

The Ubud Monkey Forest, also known as Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. It is home to over 1,260 Balinese long-tailed macaque monkeys and features numerous species of plants and trees, as well as three temples and various visitor facilities. The forest is a popular tourist attraction and offers a unique opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Visitors can explore the forest, visit the temples, and learn about the conservation efforts in place to protect the monkeys and their environment. The sanctuary also provides a peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and unwind

Plan your family visit to the Monkey Forest Ubud with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an afternoon in the Monkey Forest. We watched hundreds of macaques playing and interacting with each other

Highlights: The children adored watching the monkeys play, catch each other, and argue. It was great fun for everyone ✨

The Asia Interviews (5 Lost Together): Ubud with kids.

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary where we saw lots and lots of monkeys in a lush ravine

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the monkeys in a lush ravine ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the monkey sanctuary and the kids loved the interaction with the monkeys, although the monkeys were a bit too aggressive

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the interaction with the monkeys and the parents enjoyed the beautiful temples ✨

Monkey business: Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali - Act of Traveling

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the forest and observed the monkeys, taking pictures and learning about their behavior

Highlights: We enjoyed watching the monkeys and taking amazing pictures at the end of the day when the sun started to set ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Monkey Forest Ubud, where the monkeys roam freely and you can feed them bananas

Highlights: The kids loved feeding the monkeys, but make sure to keep an eye on them as there can be quite a few monkeys walking up ✨