Dural and District Historical Society

Susan Gray – Banana Cabana

Banana Cabana is a primate sanctuary located in Middle Dural, New South Wales, Australia. It is a unique luxury experience that offers visitors the opportunity to interact with and observe over 90 retired monkeys from zoos, circuses, and research facilities.

For over 40 years this tranquil and peaceful place has been home to more than 90 monkeys who have retired from zoos, circuses, research facilities and private ownership. Currently 39 monkeys call Banana Cabana home and each one of their stories is fascinating and each monkey is unique.