Is Monkey Island near Nha Trang safe to visit, and can visitors feed the monkeys?

From messages by 5 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 32 days ago

TL;DR

Avoid close contact and hand-feeding on Monkey Island: travelers report monkey bites and exposure to saliva or urine. The discussions do not confirm whether visitors are allowed to bring bananas or nuts.

What the community said

One discussion reported three monkey-bite incidents on Monkey Island over the previous six months. Keep your distance, do not touch the animals, and seek medical advice promptly after any bite or scratch.

32 days ago Monkey Island: 3 reported bites in six months

A 2019 visitor report described feeding monkeys without aggression, but newer bite reports show this is not a safety guarantee. Do not assume the animals will be calm, and avoid feeding them from your hand.

50 days ago 2019 feeding experience

A close encounter can leave urine or saliva on clothing or skin, including saliva transferred from a monkey’s paws. Do not let monkeys climb onto you, put food away, and wash hands and exposed areas thoroughly after contact.

57 days ago Saliva and urine exposure risk