Escape to Chimp Eden Season 2 Episode 15

Ep 15. Moving Day for the Adults (Part 1)

  • TVPG
  • May 21, 2009
  • 21 min

Escape to Chimp Eden season 2 episode 15, titled Moving Day for the Adults (Part 1), follows the daily lives of the chimpanzees and their caretakers at the Jane Goodall Institute's Chimpanzee Eden sanctuary in South Africa. In this episode, the focus is on the adult chimpanzees who are preparing for a big move within the sanctuary.

The episode starts off with a bit of background on the sanctuary and the chimpanzees that live there. The sanctuary is set on 1,000 acres of land and houses more than 30 chimpanzees that have been rescued from various situations, such as the illegal pet trade or being kept in small cages. The goal of the sanctuary is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the chimpanzees to live out the rest of their lives.

The adult chimpanzees at Chimpanzee Eden are split into groups based on their personalities and social dynamics. However, some of the adults are now being moved from their current group to a new one, due to the group's dynamics changing since a recent arrival. This move is part of the sanctuary's ongoing effort to ensure all the chimpanzees are housed in groups that are comfortable for them, and enables the individual chimps to express their natural social behaviors and personalities.

The first step in the moving process is to build a new enclosure for the chimpanzees. The new enclosure will be large and spacious, with plenty of room for the new group of chimpanzees. The caretakers at the sanctuary are shown putting up the fencing and constructing a large platform within the enclosure, which the chimpanzees can use to climb and play on.

Next, the new group of chimpanzees is introduced to the enclosure. The chimpanzees, who have never lived together before, are first placed in separate areas of the enclosure to get used to their new surroundings. Over the course of the episode, the caretakers work to introduce the chimpanzees to one another in a slow and controlled manner, gradually integrating them into the new group.

The moving process is not without its challenges. Some of the chimpanzees are hesitant to explore their new surroundings, while others are more adventurous and immediately start exploring the new enclosure. There's also the challenge of making sure the new group of chimpanzees get along with one another - the caretakers observe their interactions closely and intervene if any aggression or conflict arises.

Throughout the episode, we get to see the individual personalities of the chimpanzees shine through. Some of the chimpanzees are quiet and introverted, while others are more outgoing and playful. We also see how the caretakers at Chimpanzee Eden work tirelessly to ensure the chimpanzees are happy and healthy, providing them with a nutritious diet and plenty of enrichment activities to keep them mentally stimulated.

As the episode comes to a close, the new group of chimpanzees is starting to settle into their new home, but the moving process is far from over. The caretakers will continue to work with the chimpanzees to ensure they all get along and are happy in their new group. In the next episode, we'll see the conclusion of the moving process for the adult chimpanzees and how they adapt to their new living arrangements over time.

Overall, Moving Day for the Adults (Part 1) is a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of the chimpanzees and their caretakers at Chimpanzee Eden. It highlights the importance of providing a safe and comfortable environment for the chimpanzees to live in, as well as the ongoing effort to ensure the groups are balanced and harmonious. It's a heartwarming and informative episode that will leave viewers rooting for the chimpanzees and the amazing team of caretakers at Chimpanzee Eden.

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Escape to Chimp Eden, Season 2 Episode 15, is available to watch and stream on Animal Planet. You can also buy, rent Escape to Chimp Eden on demand at Amazon Prime online.
  • First Aired
    May 21, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English