Cheeky monkey enjoys a fun-filled day out after Monkey Forest's first-ever 'escape'

Chaos erupted after a cheeky little monkey 'escaped' at Trentham Monkey Forest.

However, if you're aware of the date you will know that this is an April Fools! The cute cuddly toy vanished from the gift shop and enjoyed the day exploring the forest amongst the real primates while the sun blazed this morning (April 1).

While on the run, the escape artist revelled in the sunshine, tucking into Easter treats on offer at the popular family attraction.

Following the great escape, the little monkey popped on a cunning disguise with some cool shades while sipping on a refreshing slush puppy from the Banana Café.

However, aware that time was ticking on, Monkey decided to hit the road and head to his final destination - the new primate themed play area - but not before swiping a cookie to keep him going on his big day out.

Staff were hot on the runaway's tail although he was nowhere to be seen when they arrived at the Banana Café. But there was a huge tell-tale sign that the fugitive had been nearby as he left a trail of cookie crumbs leading all the way to the new play areas.

Monkey had managed swiftly swing across the monkey bars, navigate his way across the cargo net and get up to the top of the climbing frame when staff finally located him.

However, he didn't want the fun to end so he gave chase as he jumped from tree to tree using the platforms, before having a quick minute to catch his breath in the ‘Chimpanzee nest,’ while he was out of eyesight of the watchful staff.

But once he had made it to the balance beams he finally ran out of luck and was apprehended. Maybe if the little monkey had been wiser and spent some time waiting in the look-out tower then he would have been able to evade the staff for a little longer.