Monkey Magic!

About 40-45 kms south of Strasbourg is a monkey park called Monkey Mountain (actually Montagne des Singes).  It houses monkeys from North Africa that are endangered, it breeds monkeys to release into the wild as well as housing some monkeys in its tourist attraction which presumable pays for the rehabilitation work.

The park is free range.  The monkeys just roam around the park and approach visitors at will.  You are given a handful of specially prepared pop corn which you can ho;d in your hand and the monkeys will come and eat it from you.  Its really magic for the children because they get up close with monkeys of all sizes including the young ones.

The park also has a great educational program, they show kids what monkeys eat, who their predators are (including humans) and what needs to be done to keep them safe.

Our kids loved it, it was a fairly inexpensive excursion too.  there is a park area, a playground and a cafeteria and restaurant there as well.  You are welcome to take picnics.  If you are ever in the area its well worth a visit especially with kids.