Business Spotlight: Monkey Joe's

A new Hamden business aims to provide families with engaging activity and entertainment.

Monkey Joe's has bounced into Hamden at 35 Marne St. Local residents Sonny and Krishna Desai and Reshma and Amit Patel said they saw a need for options for children’s activities in the area.    

“I am thrilled to open Monkey Joe’s in Hamden,” said Sonny Desai. “It’s rare to find a family-friendly destination that provides both enjoyment and exercise for kids. As a parent, I was looking for something to do with my children and realized there were limited options in the area. We can’t wait to bring this value and much-needed family entertainment to the Hamden area.” 

The 16,000 square foot space is filled with bright décor and wall-to-wall inflatables, providing fun in the form of bouncing, sliding and jumping. With a main play center and a separate Mini Monkey Zone for toddlers three and under, Monkey Joe’s is suitable for all kids 12 years-old and younger.

In addition, Monkey Joe’s will offer more than 20 arcade games and a variety of snacks and beverages, so kids can be kids and play to redeem prizes.  The Mini Monkey Zone is a new design for Monkey Joe’s, featuring sensory panels that allow toddlers to explore and engage all five senses while playing.  

A destination that also caters to parents, Monkey Joe's provides a parent lounge with comfortable seating, computer stations and a flat screen TV and high-speed Internet access.   

“There is something for every member of the family at Monkey Joe’s,” Desai said. “At Monkey Joe’s, children can engage in that much-needed physical activity while parents can socialize in a space that is not only in clear view of their children, but relaxing as well.”

Monkey Joe’s is located at 35 Marne St.  Operating hours are Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.  The store phone number is 203-230-9922.