Escape to Chimp Eden Season 1 Episode 2

Escape to Chimp Eden Season 1 Episode 2 Saving Sampa and Tony

  • TVPG
  • February 15, 2008
  • 22 min

In the second episode of Escape to Chimp Eden, the team of rescue workers led by Eugene Cussons are faced with the task of saving two chimpanzees, Sampa and Tony. Both primates have been kept in captivity and subjected to inhumane conditions for much of their lives, and it is up to Eugene and his team to safely remove them from their current living situation and give them a chance at a better life.

The episode begins with Eugene receiving a distress call from a member of the public who has spotted two chimpanzees being kept in a small, dirty cage in a residential area. Upon investigation, Eugene and his team discover that the chimpanzees are living in appalling conditions – they are malnourished, dehydrated, and visibly stressed. It quickly becomes apparent that Sampa and Tony have been kept in captivity for the majority of their lives and have never known what it is like to live in the wild.

Eugene and his team know that they must act quickly to save these two chimpanzees. However, the rescue mission is not without its challenges. The team must navigate through winding streets and alleyways in order to reach the compound where Sampa and Tony are being held. Once they arrive, they face resistance from the compound's security guards, who are reluctant to let them inside.

Despite these hurdles, Eugene and his team are determined to rescue the chimpanzees. They spend hours negotiating with the compound owners, eventually reaching an agreement that will allow them to safely remove Sampa and Tony from their cages. The process of actually freeing the chimpanzees is tense and fraught with danger, but the team ultimately succeeds in bringing them out of their cages and into the transport vehicle that will take them to their new home at Chimp Eden.

Once Sampa and Tony arrive at the sanctuary, they are taken to a special rehabilitation area where they can receive veterinary care, food, and water. The team is impressed by how quickly the chimpanzees adapt to their new surroundings – within minutes, they are exploring their new environment and making themselves at home.

As the episode draws to a close, viewers are treated to heartwarming footage of Sampa and Tony gradually acclimating to their new lives at Chimp Eden. They learn how to climb trees, play with their new chimp friends, and engage in other activities that were previously denied to them. It is a joyous and uplifting moment, and one that perfectly encapsulates the mission of Escape to Chimp Eden – to rescue chimpanzees from inhumane conditions and give them a second chance at life.

Overall, Saving Sampa and Tony is a powerful episode of Escape to Chimp Eden. It showcases the bravery and determination of Eugene Cussons and his team, as well as the resilience and adaptability of chimpanzees in the face of adversity. This is a must-watch episode for animal lovers and anyone who believes in the importance of animal conservation.

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Escape to Chimp Eden, Season 1 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on Animal Planet. You can also buy, rent Escape to Chimp Eden on demand at Discovery+, Animal Planet online.
  • First Aired
    February 15, 2008
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English