The other day, we put a mostly empty plastic peanut butter jar in with the chimps’ enrichment, which is something we often do when we’ve used the bulk of the peanut butter- the chimps spend hours trying to get the peanut butter remnants off the insides! Foxie was the lucky one who found it first the other day, and she took it on quite the adventure. First, she had it in the playroom. Later, she took it out with her into the greenhouse, and then she and her peanut butter jar went on a hike on Young’s Hill.
She took it with her as she climbed up and down a couple of the climbing structures and then around the perimeter, enjoying the occasional snack. At one point, Jody decided to start a game of chase. She got in front of Foxie and started playfully walking backwards, encouraging Foxie to follow her.
They played for a little while, but then Foxie got distracted and put down the jar. I can’t say if Jody had an ulterior motive for starting the game of chase, but it definitely seemed to work in her favor.
Jody enjoying the peanut butter jar in the greenhouse:
Foxie may have forgotten the peanut butter jar but I bet she didn’t forget the troll doll in her hand. 😉
Perhaps Foxie wanted to share her treat—I like to get every bit out the peanut butter jars, too!!! Love the photos, thanks, Jackie!
That was very sneaky Jody! lol, at least Foxie did get some of it 🙂
Jody initiating play, WOW, does she initiate play much?
Jody doesn’t initiate play too often, though I have been noticing her being much more playful since the opening of Young’s Hill, both out on the hill and inside the chimp house. It’s fascinating to watch their personalities blossom. 🙂
You can never come between a girl and her peanut butter! All they need now is a couple of slices of real soft white bread and a BIG glass of iced cold milk. Yum!!
Great shots Jackie!!
Too funny! Loved that last photo….down to the very last drop!!