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Oddballs. Rebels. Friends. #MeetTheChimps, an Original Series from @NatGeo and narrated by Jane Lynch, premieres Oct. 16 on #DisneyPlus.

Meet the Chimps

“Meet the Chimps” takes viewers into the secret life of one of the largest and most unique wildlife sanctuaries in the world – Chimp Haven—a 200-acre refuge tucked deep in the forested heart of Louisiana, which is home to more than 300 chimpanzees. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, this six-part series, from National Geographic, tracks the ups and downs of this extraordinary group of chimps that are given a second chance at life by a staff whose dedication, compassion and commitment knows no bounds. Through a seamless blend of natural history and observational-documentary filmmaking, “Meet the Chimps” puts the chimps – the heart and soul of the series – at front and center. A real-life drama with a full emotional range, the series gives unparalleled access to everything happening at Chimp Haven, including food squabbles, alliances, romances, ‘bromances’, tears, tantrums, high jinxes and heartbreaks.

  • Keithville, Louisiana - "Riley resting in a hammock clutching a Frisbee. Riley is in 'Slim's Group'." (Karalee Scouten/Chimp Haven)

    Keithville, Louisiana - "Riley resting in a hammock clutching a Frisbee. Riley is in 'Slim's Group'." (Karalee Scouten/Chimp Haven)

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    Keithville, Louisiana - "Riley resting in a hammock clutching a Frisbee. Riley is in 'Slim's Group'." (Karalee Scouten/Chimp Haven)

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  • Carlee and Mum Passion on wooden platform in their forest habitat. Carlee playing with a slinky. Sara Soda's Group. (Nick Chapoy)

    Carlee and Mum Passion on wooden platform in their forest habitat. Carlee playing with a slinky. Sara Soda's Group. (Nick Chapoy)

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    Carlee and Mum Passion on wooden platform in their forest habitat. Carlee playing with a slinky. Sara Soda's Group. (Nick Chapoy)

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  • Carlee riding on Mom Passion's back in their forest habitat. Passion looks like she's smiling. Carlee is the youngest member of Sara Soda's Group. (Nick Chapoy)

    Carlee riding on Mom Passion's back in their forest habitat. Passion looks like she's smiling. Carlee is the youngest member of Sara Soda's Group. (Nick Chapoy)

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    Carlee riding on Mom Passion's back in their forest habitat. Passion looks like she's smiling. Carlee is the youngest member of Sara Soda's Group. (Nick Chapoy)

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  • Henry, Donovan's Group. (Chimp Haven/Karalee Scouten)

    Henry, Donovan's Group. (Chimp Haven/Karalee Scouten)

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    Henry, Donovan's Group. (Chimp Haven/Karalee Scouten)

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  • Riley on wooden platform eating. Slim's group. (Nicholas Chapoy)

    Riley on wooden platform eating. Slim's group. (Nicholas Chapoy)

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    Riley on wooden platform eating. Slim's group. (Nicholas Chapoy)

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  • Maxi, one of the few females in Hugo’s group, looking up at camera. (Nicholas Chapoy)

    Maxi, one of the few females in Hugo’s group, looking up at camera. (Nicholas Chapoy)

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    Maxi, one of the few females in Hugo’s group, looking up at camera. (Nicholas Chapoy)

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  • Close up of TJ. Spock’s group. (Chimp Haven)

    Close up of TJ. Spock’s group. (Chimp Haven)

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    Close up of TJ. Spock’s group. (Chimp Haven)

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  • Onyx holding a red ball. Slims's group. (National Geographic/Virginia Quinn)

    Onyx holding a red ball. Slims's group. (National Geographic/Virginia Quinn)

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    Onyx holding a red ball. Slims's group. (National Geographic/Virginia Quinn)

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