Escape to Chimp Eden
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Episodes
- S2 E1 - -1April 25, 201020minTony and Sampa are ready to leave quarantine and start the integration process with the other chimps. When one of them has a bad reaction to the anesthesia, Eugene comes face to face with his worst nightmare.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E2 - -2February 28, 200821minJosephine's introduction into the adult group has everyone at the sanctuary on edge. The last female introduction to the adult enclosure was violent and brutal. This one could be worse.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E3 - -3February 28, 200820minThe demise of the adult group's alpha male has thrown Chimp Eden into turmoil. If Abu was infected with a contagious disease, then every chimp there is at risk. Amidst the uncertainty, Josephine's introduction must continue.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E4 - -4March 3, 201021minThe infant enclosure gets ready to welcome new members, but the pending introduction worries Eugene. Sampa will be the first mature female in the infant enclosure, and her presence is certain to upset the group dynamics.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E5 - -5May 8, 200821minEugene Cussons returns to Angola for another difficult mission. He's here to rescue 2-year-old Lily and 5-year-old Suzie, but Suzie has a mysterious infection that could derail the entire rescue.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E6 - -6May 8, 200821minThe journey to Angola to rescue two young chimps is entering the crucial stage, but the mission seems jinxed. A sick chimp, delayed blood test results, a surprise escape and a language barrier add up to a big headache for Eugene.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E7 - -7April 23, 200920minJosephine escapes from the adult enclosure, but fortunately stays nearby and takes refuge in the volunteers break room. A minute-by-minute chronicle of her latest adventure, as recounted by Eugene, Phillip and cameraman Willem van Heerden.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E8 - -8March 13, 200820minJao faces a challenge for leadership of the family from the number two male, Zac. Jao is wiser and more experienced, but Zac is younger, bigger and stronger. A showdown is inevitable.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E9 - Seven Babies for a New Family (Part 1)March 24, 201021minEugene Cussons returns to Sudan to rescue seven young chimps waiting to be picked up at the safe house. In addition to wrangling that many chimps all at once, bureaucratic delays leave him scrambling.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E10 - Seven Babies for a New Family (Part 2)April 7, 201020minAs the rescue in Sudan reaches its climax, Eugene Cussons finds himself in a race against the clock. He struggles in the face of food shortages, political instability and an unruly gang of seven baby chimps.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E11 - Life in QuarantineMay 7, 200921minThe facility is filled to overflowing with 10 new chimps. This is Chimp Eden's newest family group and they represent a perfect opportunity for Eugene to continue his hands on rehabilitation.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E12 - Chimp Eden CasanovaApril 11, 201021minTwelve-year-old Nicky was expelled from the Johannesburg Zoo because he wouldn't stay away from the alpha male's favorite female there. Now, that female is also leaving the zoo and coming to live at the sanctuary.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E13 - Tony's Brighter DayApril 23, 200921minTony's cataract has left him sightless in one eye. The only option is a surgery to remove the cataract and implant a manufactured synthetic lens. If the operation fails, Tony's prospects for a normal life will be grim.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E14 - The Rise and Fall of GidaApril 24, 200821minAfter Abu's death, Gida struggles for her place in the hierarchy. When she is struck down by an unexpected illness, Eugene struggles to discover if the culprit is a mysterious virus or a broken heart.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E15 - Moving Day for the Adults, Pt. 1April 23, 200921minThe adult group is becoming more like wild chimps every day, so after months of preparation it's time to move them to a less-controlled enclosure. This is a crucial step toward Eugene's goal to return the chimps to the wild.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E16 - Moving Day for the Adults, Pt. 2April 23, 200921minAs the adult group settles into their new home, Eugene and Phillip celebrate the success of the move. Then, a seemingly minor dust up between Josephine and Jinga as they are put in for the night apparently sparks a major drama.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E17 - Growing Pains for the InfantsMay 28, 200921minJao's family is moved to the old adult enclosure, which offers more room to explore -- and more chances for trouble. Eugene Cussons worries about how Jao and the others will react to their new surroundings.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E18 - The Millennium FamilyMay 28, 200921minThe new family is released into the now empty infant enclosure. It's the day Eugene has been waiting for since Jao rejected him months ago, but his excitement is tempered by worry over the designated leader of this group.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E19 - The Human AlphaJune 3, 200921minEugene's hands-on work with the new family group begins in earnest. Essentially, he must fill the role of alpha male and teach them how to forage, climb and interact.Free trial of discovery+
- S2 E20 - Eugene Goes WildApril 10, 200820minWith his eye on returning chimps to the wild, Eugene travels to the Lekedi Reserve in the Central African country of Gabon. This is prime chimp habitat, the place where he hopes to create a "launch into the wild" camp to prepare his chimps for the futureFree trial of discovery+
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Anton Truesdale
- Producers
- Sara Jane SlukeRaymond BridgersChristina BavettaJason CareyMarjorie KaplanOloff BerghPhil FaircloughDave HardingErik Nelson
- Starring
- Eugene Cussons
- Studio
- Animal Planet
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