Tonka at Save the Chimps

Tonka arrived to Save the Chimps in 2022. After Tonka’s quarantine, a period for our new rescues to receive health checks and acclimate to their new home, he was introduced to two other chimpanzees, Jacob and Cayleb. The beautiful bond Tonka shares with Cayleb became even more special when we discovered that Cayleb is Tonka's son. The trio quickly became close and were eventually integrated into Doug’s Family, a large chimpanzee group on one of the sanctuary’s twelve 3-acre island homes. Tonka’s group now includes 17 chimps, including his newest friends: Ursula, Angie the 2nd, Andrea the 2nd, Lil’ Mini, and September.
Learn more: savethechimps.org/chimps/tonka

[@AlexJulia]

I’m so glad Tonka is safe 🥹

[@pacific_infinity]

Me too. What a beautiful and gentle soul.

[@AnabelBatesCorrea]

Seeing Tonka integrated into a group and socializing like a normal chimp is absolutely incredible! THIS is the retirement this beautiful primate deserves!! Thank you to the countless people who helped get him to this facility. He looks healthy and extremely happy.

[@rebeccam.s.1565]

PEOPLE SHOULD NOT OWN CHIMPS!!!! Thank you for all you do for these incredible beings! Makes me so very happy to see Tonka thriving!

[@ericarichardson2983]

I hope videos like this can help people better understand the difference in quality of life between captivity and sanctuary. It’s the difference between giving what you can give vs giving what they need.

[@cntheharpy]

So glad Tonka was rescued and placed in a sanctuary where he is enjoying a natural life. Bless these people and PETA for getting him there!

[@doreenbrownlie771]

Thank you so much for saving Tonka, and all the other animals that you fight for. It must be a double edged sword- some you can save and give a wonderful life to, sadly others you can’t help. The positive is that with more exposure, more donations will come in.❤

[@LindaC616]

Thank you for helping to guide him through the integration and allowing him to realize his full chimpy self

[@143tnc]

This makes me so happy! I’ve always known Tonka has a kind soul but i love he is in a better environment and enjoying his new family ❤️

[@brunobucciaratiswife]

“Does that LOOK like a happy face?!” YES IT DOES. :)

[@raynanoel4804]

This is so dope! I'm happy Tonka is finally living his best life. No animal deserves to be in a caged in unable to socialize 24/7.

[@taylorc146]

I’m so glad he got away from her! She was mauled by another chimp I’m convinced some thing seedy was going on with her and tonka

[@dougmacwilliam7391]

An almost tragic story with a fairytale ending.. thanks to everyone at Save the Chimps!! ❤

[@TamelessKinks]

This makes me so happy!! I'm so happy Tonka is safe now! ❤️

[@soobinlee193]

Dang, wish I was a chimp. This place is like a resort! Best wishes for Tonka!

[@kingdelbert]

To think Tonka was gonna be put down due to Tonya saying that his health is not well. She lied. Now he's with his son and is given the best of care. God bless you guys

[@clay1504]

waitttt his son's in there too? :')

[@kingdelbert]

@@clay1504 Yes; read the description. His name is Cayleb

[@poppy_pixie]

@@clay1504 They rescued two other chimps from similar situations around the same time as Tonka - Jacob & Cayleb. They then introduced Tonka, Jacob and Cayleb to each other, and they all got along great! And then they found out Cayleb is actually Tonka's son! It's so heartwarming

[@blancaespinosa3086]

I just finished the series about Tonka "Crazy Chimp". I can't believe that US have not banned the propriety of a chimp or any primate as pets. It's a very sad situation.

[@Mrmidknight-yx9pg]

But but it's no fair rich middleast guys get to have cheetahs 😢

[@kayceemariebaker]

Soooo happy for Tonka and the other chimps were rescued!!! I’m so happy to see him thriving , this place looks beautiful and so great for them to live out there life ❤️

[@alexandrecordeiro4957]

THERE IS SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL AND MAGICAL ON THE FACE AND EYES OF A CHIMPANZEE LOOKING AT ✨️ ❤YOU.

[@jamieleemiller6970]

He's such a sweet beautiful soul... God Bless you Tonka & all creatures & humans @ savethechimps

[@Tootie-1113]

Thank you all for saving Tonka!!! 🥲❤️❤️❤️

[@johannabrown5623]

Thank you so much Tonka looks so happy. ❤

[@helenatapper7779]

Tonka is an adorable soul. 🐵❤Thank you so much Save the Chimps. 🙏❤

[@eddamami3615]

I LOVE HIM POST MORE VIDEOS OF HIM

[@clay1504]

thank you for what you do for these chimps

[@lexiegiles2085]

tonka is happy and healthy!!! thriving!!! i’m so happy for this

[@SashaRed1]

Thank you Save the Chimps!

[@TimeTheory2099]

Thanks STC team 👍

[@mountainmomma917]

Thank you for providing these beautiful animals a place to be animals♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@krystinlyn1976]

I’m so happy for him !!!!!!!

[@lexiegiles2085]

AWWWWW THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexsch509]

Oh my god thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

[@vandalsgarage]

So glad to see this. Chimps need to be with their own kind, not held in solitary confinement in someone's basement, being fed junk food and Gatorade, and being deprived of proper medical care.

[@user-lo4mh7tm1i]

GOD bless you for your love and kindness 👍💗!!!!!

[@PraetorExtremo]

Chimp Crazy brought me here. So happy to see he’s happy

[@thehatofwin]

We want more Tonka videos!

[@LaurenSummer]

This makes me so happy❤

[@RuthBrown-tm2gt]

Wonderful

[@Twankiez1019]

LET'S FUCKING GO!!!

[@danna.mvp.]

🥲 this is all i wanted for Tonka, why couldn't his captors see this is the best life?

[@WJHDetroit]

Haddix still doesn’t see it. She recently commented saying that she knows Tonka would get back in his cage and go back home with her. So delusional. Chimps are social animals and deserve to roam and be part of a group of fellow chimps. Tonka apparently has a son in the same facility that he fathered while held by a former owner.

[@kismypencek6185]

Hallelujah

[@boco1951]

Does he miss the rusty cell filled with happy meals and candy? Poor guy living with his family in the outdoors and forced to eat actual food.

[@natanata534]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pacific_infinity]

I'm so thankful to God for this organization, and for the safety and happiness of every chimpanzee they have saved and provided a better life for. I also want to say that Tonia Haddix IS NOT a bad person in any way, shape, or form. She's a human being like everyone else with infinite faults and flaws like every single other person, and she also happens to have a heart full of love, which NOT every other person does. Yes she made terrible choices and dug herself a deep hole. Yes she acted selfishly. Yes, she broke the law and acted in her own best interests. But most of the time she genuinely believed she was acting in Tonka's best interests, even though that wasn't true. I believe she is the most relieved out of anyone that Tonka is doing well at Save the Chimps.

[@chefdougy]

MORE TREES THEM ISLANDS LOOK A LIL BARE IMHO

[@laneybowdoin]

post more videos of him pls

[@faeriefire99]

To think he was almost euthanized💔

[@lovepeaceandhairgrease9615]

Tonia should be allowed to visit once if Allen Cummings was allowed to.

[@LindaC616]

Did they say she couldnt?

[@ceciliasliney641]

I’m sure they would let her visit if she got out of the animal trade.

[@LindaC616]

@@ceciliasliney641 I'm sure that they will let her visit regardless as long as they think he is secure enough with his new family to not be disturbed by her visit. The reason many sanctuaries don't allow the public in is because they are not zoos. The idea is to allow the animals to live a calm existence doing what they wish, not putting on shows for people

[@jamieleemiller6970]

God's blessings & healing for all involved ❤️‍🩹

[@terrililly1957]

Cummings could only observe, you cannot interact with the chimps and that is good.

[@jnola01]

Summers must be brutal with no trees or shade. 🥵

[@MushyPotatoes]

Theirs trees all over lol

[@jamieleemiller6970]

God's blessings and prayers of healing and comfort for AlL involved ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🙉