As a primate advocate, you may be saying to yourself, "I am not going to watch that Chimp Crazy HBO documentary!" We completely understand that response after watching the trailer and learning it's made by the same folks who brought the world Tiger King.

Though it may be sensationalized and it is certainly difficult to watch, it does tell the story of why primates should not be pets. It has the potential to make a positive difference, reaching people who don't already care about this issue.

There's a bill in Congress right now, the Captive Primate Safety Act, that would protect primates from these types of exploitative situations. This documentary could highlight why the act should pass. Learn more about the bill and how to support it here.

We have co-hosted a discussion series on Zoom with the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA) each week after the episodes debuted. The recordings for the discussions are available on our YouTube channel.