The Mountain of the Monkeys

Name

The Mountain of the Monkeys

Legal name

SAS La Montagne des Singes

Website

https://montagnedessinges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Park / Nature Tourism

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Tours & Interpretive Services (Ranger-Led, Naturalist, Cultural Interpretation) (THAAAGAB), Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), Park Concession Operations (Food, Retail, Fuel, General Stores) (THAAAGAA), Birding & Wildlife Observation Lodges (THAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife park operations
• Nature tourism experiences
• Primate conservation education
• Family recreational attractions
• Educational school visits

Headquarters

HQ city

Kintzheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Individual and group tickets for park entry. Standard admission ranges from €13-15 for adults, with discounted rates for children, students, and visitors with disabilities. Group rates (20+ people) at €8.50 adults, €6 children.
2. Private Experiences: Premium 'Breakfast with the Monkeys' private guided experience at €95 per person. Includes early access before park opening, monkey feeding participation, binoculars, and observation guidance for 2+ participants aged 14+.
3. Food & Beverage: On-site restaurant 'L'Étape Gourmande' (self-service) and snack bar 'Chez Safari'. Picnic area available. Group meals must be pre-booked.
4. Souvenirs & Merchandise: Souvenir medals (€3), souvenir banknotes (€3-€4), plush toys, and other memorabilia available on-site and by mail order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Montagne des Singes operates a 24-hectare wildlife park in Kintzheim, Alsace, France, where visitors observe over 200 Barbary macaques roaming in semi-freedom within a natural forest habitat. The park sells admission tickets for self-guided visits along forest trails, supplemented by paid premium experiences (private "Breakfast with the Monkeys" guided tour at €95/person), on-site food and beverage service (L'Étape Gourmande self-service restaurant), souvenir merchandise, and curriculum-aligned educational programs for school groups. Operations run seasonally from March to November each year.

Product overview

La Montagne des Singes operates a 24-hectare wildlife park in Kintzheim, Alsace, France, housing over 200 Barbary macaques in semi-freedom. The offering comprises core park admission tickets as the primary product, enhanced by premium experiences (Breakfast with the Monkeys at €95/person), educational activities (commented feedings, In the Skin of a Monkey trail, Naturalist Wheel, Discovery Activities, birdwatching, newt pond, treasure hunt), dining services (L'Étape Gourmande restaurant), and a souvenir boutique. Group services include school educational programs, adult group visits, and disabled access visits. The park also operates conservation support programs and research opportunities as non-commercial services. Ticket-based activities are included with admission while premium experiences and dining are paid add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Park Admission Tickets General admission tickets granting access to the 24-hectare forest park where visitors observe over 200 Barbary macaques in semi-freedom. Available for individuals, families, school groups, and organized adult groups, with reduced rates for children, students, disabled visitors, and pass holders.
• Breakfast with the Monkeys (Private Premium Experience) Premium private guided visit starting before park opening, including breakfast preparation, monkey feeding participation, species observation with binoculars, and a complimentary return ticket for another day. Priced at €95 per person; minimum 2 participants aged 14+; duration approximately 2 hours.
• Commented Feedings (Nourrissages commentés) Nature-guide-led educational feeding sessions held every 45 minutes, explaining Barbary macaque behavior, diet, social hierarchy, and conservation status. Included with park admission.
• In the Skin of a Monkey Trail (educational obstacle course) Ludo-pedagogical obstacle course through the forest with approximately 15 ground and elevated modules secured by nets, allowing visitors to mimic primate movements. Minimum height 1.15m required for elevated section. Included with park admission.
• Discovery Activities (Animation découverte) Guided games and interactive discussions led by nature guides at the end of the trail covering monkey behavior, seasons, hierarchy, and social life. Conducted exclusively in French on weekends and holidays; included with park admission.
• Naturalist Wheel (Roue des Naturalistes) Wheel-spinning interactive game with nature and monkey-themed questions; correct answers win small prizes. Free activity available for ages 5+ on weekends and school holidays.
• Birdwatching Wall (Mur d'observation d'oiseaux) Observation area for birdwatching accessible to all visitors to discover local bird biodiversity. Included with park admission.
• Newt Pond (Mare aux tritons) Pond ecosystem showcasing amphibian biodiversity and forest ecosystem awareness. Included with park admission.
• Treasure Hunt Game (Jeu de piste) Free discovery game about Barbary macaques available in French, English, and German; players find a mystery word for a monthly prize draw (Magot plush toy). Included with park admission.
• L'Étape Gourmande Restaurant (on-site self-service dining) Self-service restaurant offering hot dishes, salads, desserts, sandwiches, wraps, hot-dogs, sausages, chips, cold drinks, and ice cream. Shaded terrace reserved exclusively for restaurant customers. Group meals must be pre-booked.
• Souvenir Boutique (on-site and mail-order) On-site and mail-order souvenir shop selling souvenir medals (€3), classic banknotes (€3), gold anniversary banknotes (€4), plush toys, and other memorabilia.
• School Group Educational Programs Curriculum-aligned educational visits with downloadable pedagogical dossiers (Cycles 1-3, bilingual French/German, multiniveau), guided feeding sessions, and safety instructions for school outings. Includes 1 free accompanying adult per 10 children.
• Group Visits (Adult groups, CSE, leisure centers) Organized visits for adult groups, associations, works councils (CSE), and leisure centres at rates from €6-8.50 per person for groups of 20+. Includes free bus driver entry and optional on-site group meals booked in advance.
• Accessible Visits for Visitors with Disabilities Accessible park visits certified for mental and hearing disabilities, with reduced mobility access and assistance available. Adapted flat-rate pricing of €6 per disabled visitor and accompanying person.
• Photo Contest (seasonal) Seasonal photography competitions with prizes including free park tickets and Barbary macaque plush toys. Amateur photographers aged 13+ can submit up to 10 photos per month; winners participate across the four sister parks.
• Conservation Support Programs (BMAC, BMCRif, Chances for Nature) Financial and operational support for conservation partners — BMAC and BMCRif in Morocco (Barbary macaque awareness, anti-poaching, school education, rehabilitation) and Chances for Nature in Madagascar (Kirindy Forest lemur conservation, ranger salaries, eco-tourism, community education). €1 per admission ticket donated during Conservation Week.
• Research Opportunities (academic) Non-invasive behavioral research opportunities for academics studying Barbary macaque socialization and communication. Research proposals must be submitted 2 months in advance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monkeys live outside year-round in temperate climate conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BMAC (Barbary Macaque Awareness & Conservation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with BMAC for conservation of endangered Barbary macaques. BMAC fights illegal wildlife trade in Morocco, raises public awareness, supports authorities in confiscating wild animals, and handles rehabilitation and reintroduction. Park provides financial support and shares educational resources.
• BMCRif (Barbary Macaque Conservation in the Rif)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly Moroccan association dedicated to protecting Barbary macaques, supported by BMAC and La Montagne des Singes. 2024-2025: Park group funding enabled Ahmed El Harrad to lead school awareness sessions in Tangier-Tetouan region about illegal primate trade and forest preservation.
• Chances for NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Kirindy Forest conservation in Madagascar. Supports lemur and biodiversity protection through forest monitoring, ranger salaries, eco-tourism development, and community education. Park provides financial support from ticket donations during Conservation Week.
• La Forêt des Singes (Rocamadour, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of same park group. La Montagne des Singes, La Forêt des Singes, Monkey Forest, and Affenberg Salem collaboratively fund conservation efforts and share photo contest participants across parks.
• Monkey Forest (Trentham, United Kingdom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of same park group. UK location for Barbary macaque conservation and visitor education. Collaboratively funds conservation projects and participates in shared photo contests.
• Affenberg Salem (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of same park group. German location for Barbary macaque conservation. Collaboratively funds conservation and participates in shared photo contests.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Forestry Office. Partner during Nature Festival events to provide educational workshops around forests and biodiversity. Local partner for environmental education activities.
• Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux d'Alsace CentraleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird protection association. Partner during Nature Festival for bird discovery activities. Local biodiversity education partner.
• Association des Jardins du Centre AlsaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden and biodiversity association. Partner during Nature Festival for garden and biodiversity workshops.
• La Ferme d'ArgentinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm partner during Nature Festival providing mini-farm activities and children's entertainment.
• Pass'AlsaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourist pass program. Park included in 24h, 48h, and 3-day pass options giving access to 30 Alsace attractions. Pass holders receive park access; park gains visibility through pass marketing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• BMAC (Barbary Macaque Awareness & Conservation): Long-standing conservation partner of the park. While not a commercial competitor, BMAC shapes the conservation narrative, fundraising, and wild-population outcomes that underpin La Montagne des Singes' brand and is highly relevant as a strategic ecosystem counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Pairi Daiza: Large Belgian zoological and immersive nature destination. Comparable on the 'immersive animal kingdom' positioning, premium experiences, lodging-adjacent economics, and strong conservation narrative, though at a much larger scale and with lodging onsite.
• Zoo de Mulhouse: Alsatian zoological park in Mulhouse with strong educational programming and a similar family-tourism customer base. Comparable on regional catchment, school-group demand, and seasonal visitor economics, though broader in species and structured more like a traditional zoo.
• Volerie des Aigles (Kintzheim): Adjacent wildlife attraction located in the same town of Kintzheim (often jointly visited with La Montagne des Singes). Comparable in scale and ticket-price tier, but focused on birds of prey rather than primates — a regional incumbent in the same visitor economy.
• Réserve Africaine de Sigean: Major French wildlife park combining drive-through safari and walk-through sections, with similar conservation messaging and a large seasonal workforce. Useful for benchmarking scale, ticketing tiers, and F&B/retail economics on a bigger footprint.
• Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix: One of France's largest nature and animal parks (Lorraine region), offering walk-through European wildlife experiences with strong family and educational programming. Comparable in its mix of nature immersion, school-group business, and seasonal operations, though broader in species scope.

Direct peers

• Affenberg Salem (Germany): German member of the same four-park group. Operates a forest-based Barbary macaque park with guided feedings and educational programming, with a parallel operating model and visitor proposition to La Montagne des Singes.
• Monkey Forest (Trentham, United Kingdom): UK member of the same four-park group, offering a 60-acre walk-through forest home to Barbary macaques. Same species focus, semi-free habitat model, and conservation partnerships, providing a useful cross-market comparable.
• La Forêt des Singes (Rocamadour): Sister park in the same four-park European group, also dedicated to Barbary macaques in a forested walk-through setting. Operates a near-identical visitor concept (self-guided forest trail, commented feedings, conservation mission), making it the closest comparable to La Montagne des Singes.

Regional players

• Cigoland (Kintzheim): Adjacent family theme park in Kintzheim focused on storks and small-scale attractions. Shares the same regional tourism catchment and day-trip combination dynamic as La Montagne des Singes, though its offering is amusement-park rather than nature-immersive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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