Greenwood, Missouri: Monkey Island
An animal sanctuary -- depending on who's found a more permanent home, you might see a spider, gibbon or capuchin monkey, along with lemurs, geese, ducks, and gators. Island visible from the road.
- Address:
- 14021 South Harris Rd, Greenwood, MO
- Directions:
- Just north of Hwy 150 on east side of South Harris Rd. Private, but island visible from road.
- Hours:
- Apr-Nov. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 816-537-4706
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On Harris Rd outside of town. A myriad of monkeys, geese and even an alligator.
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Monkey Island is in the front yard of a farm, part of a private, nonprofit animal sanctuary. The moat contains alligators, the island is reached by boat. The T-rex is a statue.