The craze surrounding HBO’s docuseries “Chimp Crazy” has develop into fairly worthwhile for the sanctuary now housing the present’s star, Tonka the Chimp.
A rep for Save the Chimps tells TMZ … all eyes are on their nonprofit after Tonka was seen thriving there within the remaining episode of “Chimp Crazy,” which was created by the identical director as “Tiger King.”
In truth, Save the Chimps has seen a notable improve in donations … a 200% improve, to be actual.
Within the month for the reason that collection started, 206 new donors introduced in over $20,000 in contributions … considerably greater than the 103 donors who introduced in $5,450 beforehand.
Not solely that, however Tonka has pushed fairly a little bit of on-line visitors for the sanctuary, too … together with a 7,000% improve to their web site. They’ve gained 5,500 new followers on social media for the reason that collection started — 4,400 new followers on Instagram and 1,100 new followers on Fb.
It in all probability helps that Tonka appeared so completely satisfied and wholesome as “Chimp Crazy” wrapped up its run final week … with numerous followers questioning what turned of the chimp after the cameras stopped filming.
We’re instructed Tonka is doing fairly effectively alongside his new household of 17 chimps on the sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida … the place he’ll be turning 33 on October 5.
The org plans to do one thing actually particular for Tonka’s massive birthday … together with a fundraising drive, during which followers can “adopt” the beloved chimp or present him a few of his favourite issues — bananas, nuts and blankets.
Tonka was beforehand owned by Tonia Haddix, the self-proclaimed “Dolly Parton of Chimps,” who misplaced custody of him after “Chimp Crazy” filmmakers knowledgeable PETA in regards to the primate’s whereabouts out of concern for his security.
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Tonka is now dwelling the nice life … and we could not be happier for him!!!
