NEW SHOW ALERT: Escape To Chimp Eden
February 12, 2008 by Healthy Shana
Escape to Chimp Eden premiered on Animal Planet on February 8th. The series examines the rescue of abused and neglected chimpanzees. According to Animal Planet, chimps have been caught up in the turmoil of war-torn countries and then become orphans of the bushmeat trade, where they are sold at markets or auctions. With only 150,000 chimps remaining in the wild, the chimpanzee population is being destroyed and the lives of these animals are being degraded. According to Animal Planet, “In South Africa, there’s a sanctuary for chimpanzees rescued from the horrors of human captivity – physical abuse, malnutrition, abandonment and drug and alcohol abuse. Now, for the first time ever, these chimps find a community and sanctuary at the hands of conservationist Eugene Cussons, South African rescue director at the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimpanzee Eden”.
Eugene Cussons, you are doing a tremendous job. It is wonderful that the chimps have someone young that is interested in their welfare.
Is Cosi comfortable at climbing trees yet?
What happened to Josephine?
Is Jinga an accepted chimp with the adults?
How are Sampa and Toni doing.
Doris
I very much admire your work, Mr. Cussons. One day I would hope to join you in your mission to save all chimps, or at the very least, to make this a safer world for chimpanzees. Blessings upon you and your family. Keep up the good work and I will continue watching and admiring you from the sidelines.
Eugene, I just wanted to drop a line to sat how much I admire your work you are doing. My hat is definetly tipped off to you. I watched the new episode last Friday , the one where your wife is about to have your child and your trying to figure out which five chimps you’re taking with you. I hope the one that is sick and loseing his will to live gets better. What’s his name, Jeff? Keep up the good work
Hi Ron
Thanks for the comment. This is a blog about the various shows. You can contact Eugene directly on his website. Thanks again
ugene,i love your show it needs to be on more and everynight .you are the best
I wish you were single
Is chimp Eden really over? I love the show so much, i would make sure i was home or have the show recorded. My favorite is Cozi, hes so cute and interesting, loves Xena attitude. i miss the show.
love your show, want to know about future episodes in fall 2008 or any future episodes?
Hi Chaparral
Animal Planet has not announced any future shows or future episodes. I will keep you posted.
We miss Escape to Chimp Eden with Eugene Cussons. It was the only good program on the tube on Friday nights! Please ask him for more shows??
Thankyou, love Animal Planet!
What is Eugenes Cussons web site address?
At this time the only way to connect with him is via:
http://animal.discovery.com/tv/chimp-eden/chimp-eden.html