Connor the chimpanzee’s face is familiar to many through Hallmark and American Greetings cards, but in August 2024 he became known as one of the subjects of HBO’s docuseries Chimp Crazy. Connor’s tale is a stark reminder about the dark side of using animals for entertainment and commercial gain.
Connor’s story began like those of many other chimpanzees who are torn away from their natural habitat or born into captivity. HBO’s Chimp Crazy focuses renewed attention on Connor, highlighting how disturbing it is to keep chimpanzees as “pets” and use them for entertainment. Behind the scenes, chimpanzees like him endure significant stress and trauma. Their lives in human homes or roadside zoos are often marked by isolation and frustration.
Thanks to PETA’s vigorous work to end the use of chimpanzees in the entertainment industry, they are no longer exploited on movie sets. PETA’s advocacy, lawsuits, and public awareness campaigns have helped bring about significant changes in how these animals are treated.
PETA’s work ended the use of chimpanzees in films, and now we’re aiming to ensure that no more great apes are victims of the pet trade.
YOU can take action by contacting your federal legislators and urging them to cosponsor the Captive Primate Safety Act.
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