Baby Chimp Rescue

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Overview

How do you cope when you suddenly become surrogate parents to 21 orphaned chimps? Jim and Jenny Desmond have chimps overrunning their home and even their bed.

Cast: Ben Garrod, Jimmy Desmond, Jenny Desmond

Genres: Documentary

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