Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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CSNW’s bundle of energy

by Jackie

Missy has done nothing but crack me up all day today! I posted a short version of the following story on Missy’s Facebook page this morning, but I thought I would share it here as well. When I arrived this morning, I was first greeted by Negra, who was sitting in her nest in her normal spot on the catwalk. With her blanket over her head, she looked over at me and gave me an approving head nod. At first, I thought everyone else was outside, but then I noticed someone else covered in blankets in the loft. All I could see was the top of their head so I really wasn’t sure who it was, and it was a bright and sunny morning, so it seemed strange that someone would still be in bed. After a couple of attempts at getting them to respond, I asked “Who goes there?” and Missy came flying out of her nest and began a rambunctious chase game with me. We made several laps around the chimp house, and then, just as fast as she jumped out of her nest, she dove face-first back into her nest, and did a headstand. She stayed in her headstand for several minutes laughing and playing with a toy and then jumped out and began chasing me again. And this is how she has been all day long. I couldn’t ask for a better play partner!

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  1. Theresa says

    Missy is a happy girl and she shows it! I love hearing her laugh. Where was Annie while Missy was looking for a playmate? You have the best job in the world!

    • Jackie says

      Hi Theresa,

      Annie was, as usual, nearby and got in the mix from time to time throughout the day. She joined in with Jamie and Missy for a bit- I think you can see her in the background at one point in the video.

  3. Kathy Haydel says

    Great video. Thank you so much . It is great to see them having so much fun. You guys are awesome with the chimps. God bless all of you.

  4. marie cross ( uk ) says

    wonderful ! i too love to hear the chimp laughter , if we could all have a missy to brighten our days 🙂

  5. Peter Cross (uk) says

    good to see the enjoyment they get out of everyday, because of the time you all spend with them.

  6. Julie says

    I love these longer videos!! You have the BEST jobs!! I wish I could be there more often!