Chimp Crazy

98% human. 100% bananas.

7.1/1020243h 45mEnded1 Season · 4 Episodes

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Former nurse-turned-exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps”, spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee in particular spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an animal rights group.

Released: Aug 18, 2024

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