Watching Missy run uphill amazes me. I’m not sure how it looks on video, but the volunteers that helped build the enclosure can tell you that just walking up that hill will wear you out. It’s just another sign of the chimps’ inherent strength, and their desire to experience the simple joys in life.
Maria Blake says
That’s beautiful. Thank you.
Teri says
Whew!… she wore me out watching her 🙂 She most definitely was feeling it today.
Margaret and Karen says
This video fills my heart with joy!
Marcia Douthwaite says
What a beautiful sight to see her fly up and down the hill. Does Annie try to keep up with her, they usually have so much fun together. These are scenes of pure joy. Thanks for this happy video!
J.B. says
Yes, Annie tries to keep up, but no one can keep up with Missy.
Katelyn says
Go, Missy, go! That is the best thing to see. I could just hear her thundering by….one of my favorite sounds. And now I have to go lie down after watching her!
Teresa in TN says
awww, you can just see Missy’s joy in being able to run whenever and wherever she wants to 🙂
Doreen says
Way to go Missy! She is experiencing her Chimpanzee-ness to the Max! Thank you Guys for making this possible.
Julie H says
She’s a running machine!!!
Anna says
Why run?
Just because she *can* 🙂
Brenna says
The song “Born Free” just popped into my head and now I’m crying tears of joy for all my friends. Thank you for this video.
Amy says
It looked at one point like Annie cut her off to say “Wait a second. You WILL play with me some.”
Connie says
The joy of being alive and FREE! You folks are awesome! Thank you for all you do for these chimps (and us).
Rita Stevenson says
Absolutely wonderful to see Missy runing free in the wind, in the outoors.
Obviously the cold does not bother them too much.
Sara Lissabet, Fairfax says
I’m amazed that JB could film all of that and not laugh at how joyously she runs. She runs because she can, and that gal doesn’t seem to want to stop! She must be the track and field star of the group.
Theresa says
That is one happy girl! Go for it, Missy!