Jim Cronin (zookeeper)
James Michael Cronin MBE (15 November 1951 – 17 March 2007) was the American co-founder in 1987 of Monkey World in Dorset, England, a sanctuary for abused and neglected primates. He was widely acknowledged as an international expert in the rescue and rehabilitation of abused primates, and in the enforcement of international treaties aimed at protecting them from illegal trade and experimentation.
Jim Cronin MBE | |
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| Born | James Michael Cronin 15 November 1951 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 17 March 2007 (aged 55) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Zookeeper |
| Years active | 1987–2007 |
| Known for | Monkey World |
| Spouse(s) | Ros Cronin (?-1980s) (divorced) Alison Cronin (m. 1996) |
| Children | 1 |
Cronin was awarded an honorary MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for services to animal welfare.
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