Today marks the two month anniversary of the opening of Young’s Hill. Coincidentally it was also volunteer Katelyn’s birthday, so we did have a small party for the chimps. It was only later that I realized we could have also considered it the anniversary party! Here’s some (hopefully) never before seen pictures of the first day on Young’s Hill. I can’t believe it has already been two months! In just that short amount of time we’ve seen the chimps grow more and more comfortable on the hill, and I expect that when next summer rolls around (and all the snow is gone!) they will stay for hours and hours basking in the sun and looking up at the open sky. I watched the KOMO news story again today, and it still warms my heart. It was such an amazing, emotional, and remarkable day.
Great photos, is Jody’s fur piloerect or was it windy that day? I always love a picture of Annie kissing Missy.
Jody’s hair was pilo erect, probably from the excitement of the day.
Thanks, Debbie, I’ve never seen a picture of Jody with her hair pilo erect it’s nice to see.
Love the photos–thanks, Debbie. Every time I watch the video of that day it brings me to tears of joy to see them out on the Hill. They are such special individuals and a great family.
Love, love, LOVE that picture of Missy just sitting there with the sun on her face and the outdoors blurred in the background. I imagine she’s deep in thought on this next exciting chapter in her life.
Love these pictures, especially the one of Foxie with what I think is a pink haired troll doll in her hand?? 🙂
Happy 2 month Anniversary to the Cle Elum Magnificent 7!!