There’s a great op-ed in the New York Times today about the cost that comes with using chimpanzees in entertainment. Some of our residents here at CSNW are former “actors.†We know that Jamie and Burrito both had stints with animal trainers, and some of the others may have as well. I saw firsthand what Hollywood trainers do to make chimpanzees perform, and it’s a very sad life from start to finish. Only the lucky few make it to reputable sanctuaries. Please take a second to read the op-ed and send it around to your friends to spread the word. Together we can put an end to this practice. -Sarah
Archives for July 21, 2008
The Lookout
There is a window in the loft of the chimp house that looks out over the driveway. The chimps – Negra, in particular – like this spot because they can see the humans coming and going. When Sarah and I went into the playroom to clean this morning, we were not surprised to find a nest by this window. But with this nest there were just two toys from the dozens of new toys given out at yesterday’s party: a periscope and a pair of binoculars.
