Born in the Big Apple was a very special boy
Fated for greatness, he would bring much joy
Within 3 decades he worked at Bronx Zoo
This young man from Yonkers had much work to do
His affinity with primates was clear to see
A locked dream in his heart, he searched for the key
The Templars crossed his path, his dream took shape
His future now built on the monkey and the ape
Abused chimps used in Europe as photographer's props
To build a safe haven, he pulled out all the stops
Near Wool in Dorset lay a derelict pig farm
This driven man now used all his charm
The site was transformed into a place of rescue
From nine chimps and an orang-utan, Monkey World now grew
With Alison and Jeremy the centre would thrive
Neglected primates would now survive
Jim Cronin was his name, he was taken too early
We remember his smile and his hair so curly
He's missed so much and held so dear
His legacy lives on, his spirit always near
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