Escape to Chimp Eden

Escape to Chimp Eden is a television series broadcast on Animal Planet that premiered on February 8, 2008. The series examines the rescue of abused and neglected chimpanzees at Chimp Eden, a sanctuary operated by the Jane Goodall Institute.

History

In Escape to Chimp Eden, Eugene Cussons rescues and rehabilitates abused chimpanzees in South Africa. The Animal Planet show was created by Triosphere and Creative Differences.

Featured chimpanzees

Between Seasons 1 and 2, Abu and Guida died. Guida died in the episode The Rise and Fall of Guida due to syndrome, suffering complications from congestive heart failure. Abu's death was aired in the previous episode.