The second episode of the documentary series Chimp Crazy, titled “Gone Ape,” airs on HBO on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 10:00 PM. The episode explores the case of a missing former Hollywood chimp named Tonka, which triggers a high-stakes legal battle and brings to light the dangers of keeping chimps as pets.
Gone Ape focuses on the disappearance of Tonka, a chimpanzee with a history in Hollywood. PETA launches an investigation into the missing chimp, and the episode also looks at a previous incident where a chimp attacked a woman in Connecticut.
Chimp Crazy raises important questions about the welfare of these intelligent animals and the challenges of managing their care.
Chimp Crazy: Gone Ape airs on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 10:00 PM on HBO.
