Escape to Chimp Eden

Tony 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.

Josephine'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.

The 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.

The 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.

Eugene 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.

The 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.

Josephine 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.

Jao 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.

Eugene 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.

As 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.

The 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.

Twelve-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.

Tony'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.

After 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.

The 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.

As 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.

Jao'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.

The 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.

Eugene'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.

With 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 future