The chimpanzees really love snow, which is great because it just keeps falling and they never get sick of it! Check out the newsletter that was sent out today that also includes a video of the chimps enjoying snow.
Anyway, with snow comes icicles. Today J.B. noticed that there were quite a few on the building, and the sun is out now so they are melting fast.
I knocked down a few and passed them out to the chimps, but found that it was pretty tricky to pass them out AND get photos before either the chimps ran off to a hard-to-see spot with their icicle, or the icicles melted. My solution: I placed some icicles delicately on the caging so the chimpanzees would have to pull them through on their own. Missy was the first to come over, and she grabbed most of them before they melted. The other chimps were happily munching away on the ones I passed out earlier.
I know you can’t see her whole face in the picture below, but I just love how you can see her drooped lip, which means she’s relaxed and happy.
Ahhhhhhh <3 what a treat for her!
Not only is Missy very energetic, but she’s very talented too. What a great way to put nature to good use, and a fun enrichment for the chimps.
When I need a break and a smile- I check-in. Seeing the chimps daily activities puts a huge smile on my face:-) brings a chuckle and sets into motion my endorphins! The chimps are awesome-every picture and video you guys post- is priceless! Thank you, for your energy and for your passion for these special beings.