Escape to Chimp Eden

Season 1

Eugene Cussons uses his family's land to open a chimp sanctuary, where he performs hands-on rehabilitation, all the while travelling to various countries on rescue missions.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

Josephine: Race For Life
E1
Josephine: Race For LifeEugene is racing time while awaiting for the owner of a chimp named Josephine to claim her before being put down in Angola. Meanwhile, he rescues two baby chimps that are discovered in appalling conditions.
Saving Sampa and Tony
E2
Saving Sampa and TonyEugene waits for test results on two young chimps he was forced to leave in Angola; exploring life at the sanctuary.
The Code of Jao
E3
The Code of JaoEugene risks his life when going into Chimp Eden's kindergarten; 43-year-old Jao watches over the baby chimps, causing a potential danger to Eugene.
Trouble with Xena
E4
Trouble with XenaXena threatens the stability of Eugene's relationship with Jao and attacks Eugene every time he goes into the baby enclosure.
Angola Girls, Free at Last
E5
Angola Girls, Free at LastAngola, Mimi, Lika and Gida are free after spending a decade in cages; Eugene tries to protect them from three males.
Zac and Jinga: Mystery Chimps
E6
Zac and Jinga: Mystery ChimpsEugene rescues mystery chimps Zac and Jinga, believed to be bonobos.
A Rough Start for Jinga
E7
A Rough Start for JingaJinga goes into the enclosure and meets the group; personalities clash and a violent confrontation erupts between Jinga and the male chimps.
Eight Babies for Eugene
E8
Eight Babies for EugeneFive orphaned chimps are rescued from the Sudan by Eugene, who's wife is seven months pregnant, only to find out there is now seven babies to bring back. Sadly, his visa will only allow five to return with him and now must figure which two to leave behind.
Mission Chimpossible: Eugene's Choice
E9
Mission Chimpossible: Eugene's ChoiceEugene is warmly welcomed by the seven baby chimps at the safe house; Eugene must decide which of the babies to leave behind.
The Rise of Cozi
E10
The Rise of CoziCozi, the sanctuary's "Jekyll and Hyde" chimp, causes problems.
Baby Booming at Chimp Eden
E11
Baby Booming at Chimp EdenThe five baby chimps in which Eugene found in the Sudan have now completed their quarantine period and can be brought to the infant enclosure along with the other young chimps.
The New Order
E12
The New OrderEugene begins work with a new family group, an assignment which can be dangerous, but if successful it will mean a new phase towards the rehabilitation of the chimps.