Here’s a video of the chimps coming out for Burrito’s party. You’ll see (and hear) Burrito being very excited! I’m not sure if we’d posted video before of the bipedal behavior you’ll see in this video. He grabs the outside of his thighs and side-steps around. This is not a natural chimpanzee behavior. It may be one that he made up on his own, or it may be something he was taught to do during his years as an entertainer. He does it a lot when he’s excited about his favorite thing – FOOD!
PS. Special thanks to Shelly C for providing lots and lots of the produce!
PARTAY!
he’s doin’ his happy dance .. he’s an original!
the grunts & squeals are music to my ears! GO BURRITO!
happy birthday Buddy!
wish I could give ya a hug and a smooch!
Go Shelly C ~ alright!!
thanks Sarah!
that’s his birthday spoon dance!
Well, there is no doubt that he knows it’s HIS day.
Happy B-day Burrito and many more to come.
I sure do like to hear all that grunting and squeaking from the CE7.
that’s his birthday spoon dance shuffle! GO BURRITO!
I wondered what that was in his hand. He does look very excited and happy, almost like he doesn’t know which way to go first. I liked the b-day tree too. Did you hide any goodies in the tree?
Shelly C. you are the greatest!!! That was so sweet of you!
Just to see how many different varieties if produce that the sancuary can get, that is not on the pile they usually have to choose from makes me smile inside….I will try and do Safeway cards in teh future just so someone can go and choose variety from the produce section…I know when I shop my produce is about the most expensive on my receipt so I am going to make it happen as much as I possibly can in the future….that is one thing the CS7 can have in captivity…GOOD FOOD and a whole lot of LOVE!
Happy Birthday Burrito and much love to the girls!
I have wathced this video probably 6 times now….I LOVE IT…Burritos happy dance…it looks like he is telling the girls” come on let’s dance”…I love his side steppin….very cool!
Oh Burrito is sooo happy! He looks like he just can’t contain all that happiness so he had to dance. That will definitely be one of the most memorable for this year! I am so glad that they are all at ease expressing their feelings. Thank you to everyone who has had a hand in their pure, raw joy!
OMG…what a suave dancer he is! He definitely knows the attention is on him. I just love his side stepping moves. I wish I could dance with him! What a wonderful for day for him. Thanks Shelly C and the staff at CSNW for making his birthday special. He certainly deserved a big to do for his special day and he loved it! What a wonderful gift for our big guy!
Happy Birthday dear Burrito. What a great day you have had! Sweet well dear one. Great dreams! We love you.
My husband was saying it would be great to add the song “You say its your Birthday ” by the “Beatles” to this video….it would be FANTASTIC!!!!
You say it’s your birthday
It’s my birthday too, yeah
They say it’s your birthday
We’re gonna have a good time
I’m glad it’s your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Yes we’re going to a party party
Yes we’re going to a party party
Yes we’re going to a party party
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
You say it’s your birthday
Well it’s my birthday too, yeah
You say it’s your birthday
We’re gonna have a good time
I’m glad it’s your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Sarah, there is a video of Burrito doing his moves, check the
08-30-08 video of Burrito walking outside on the upper deck. I”ll tell you this, a few of his moves look like he’s performing a few steps of the Electric Slide line dance.
I agree with you Denice I believe he knew it was HIS day also.
There’s nothing like the sound of a chimpanzee letting you know they’re happy. I re-watched the housewarming party and there was barely vocal excitement, seeing as it was their first BIG party they probably didn’t know what to expect. What a difference a little over four months can make, they know when the big room’s being decorated they’re in for something very special.
I cannot stop watching this video of Burrito! It makes me laugh every time even when I know what’s coming. 🙂 I especially love when he runs over and does the jabbing with the spoon. He is just so animated.
Is that Negra that takes one hop and barks at Burrito when he is side stepping close to the blanket? I noticed it was quickly done and she went right back to eating.
I just love, love, love this video!!!! Like you, Jill, I keep watching it over and over. Burrito is so excited he just can’t contain himself. And the sounds…..just wonderful to hear!!!