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Monkey Joe's In Hamden Announces New Owner

Sonny Desai is joining the children's entertainment facility as new owner.

Monkey Joe’s, a popular inflatables-filled indoor play and party center located at 35 Marne St. in Hamden, announces that Sonny Desai is joining the children’s entertainment facility as new owner.

“We are thrilled to take ownership of the Monkey Joe’s in Hamden,” explains Sonny Desai, owner of Hamden’s Monkey Joe’s. “I am very passionate about Monkey Joe’s as it is rare to find a family-friendly destination that provides a clean, safe space for kids to get active while parents watch nearby. We will be making improvements to this fun destination and look forward to offering safe, family fun to our local community.”

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

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As the new owner, Desai plans to update the interior of the location, including expanding the arcade and redemption area. He will also continue to focus on birthday parties, group events and fundraising opportunities. A proven favorite, parties and group functions can accommodate small and large groups. Packages cover all your party needs, including courtesy set-up and clean-up, invitations for your guests, a dedicated party host, drinks, paper plates, cups, and utensils.

All Monkey Joe’s locations have committed to full jump sanitation from Swisher Hygiene, the country’s leading provider of commercial hygiene services. Monkey Joe's has also developed its own Access Child Control System (SACCS) to create a safe environment for kids to play and parents piece of mind. Children receive wristbands matching them to their parent. These wristbands are adhered from the minute the child steps into Monkey Joe’s, and are checked by Monkey Joe’s employees upon exiting the facility.

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The Hamden Monkey Joe’s is located at 35 Marne St, Hamden, CT. Operating hours are Monday - Friday, 11am – 8pm, Saturday, 10am – 9pm and Sunday 10am – 8pm. The store phone number is (203) 230-9922.

About Monkey Joe’s

Monkey Joe’s is a fun and exciting inflatable-filled indoor facility that provides families with engaging and interactive activity and entertainment -- all day, every day (no special occasion necessary!). Today Monkey Joe’s operates more than 50 facilities.

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