This has been a long, snowy couple of months. But at last, the sun is out and the snow is gone…at least for now. The chimps have been celebrating this week by running, spinning, leaping, and climbing all over Young’s Hill.
OK, not everyone ran. Jody walked. But it was a brisk walk.
Foxie brought along a troll. Dora had to wait inside.
Burrito was all over the place, which is still so exciting to see. He soaked in some sun in Negra’s Cabin.
And climbed from platform to platform.
Negra even spent some time outside in the sun this morning but you’ll have to take my word for it. We don’t often get photos of Negra when she’s out because she doesn’t seem to tolerate the paparazzi the way the others do.
Missy and Annie chased each other over every inch of the hill, smiling the entire time.
I don’t know why Jamie doesn’t engage in this kind of rambunctious play outside. For whatever reason, she prefers to have the staff and volunteers chase her around the hill when she wants to blow off some steam. Volunteer Seana was happy to oblige, but she ended up with more a workout than she was expecting. Jamie first chased her clockwise around the 2-acre enclosure.
Then when they got back to the bottom, Jamie turned around and ran the whole thing in reverse. This pattern continued until Seana and Jamie were exhausted.
Michelle Chambless says
Who is grabbing who’s toe?
J.B. says
That’s Missy grabbing Annie’s big toe. She actually tried to pull it to her mouth to bite it while they were running.
Ivy says
Great the weather was so good. What a pleasure to see them so happy! Can’t get enough of seeing all the photos, videos, and information on the chimps.
RJill says
Wonderful, wonderful photos!
Annie Norris says
Only BFF’s get away with pulling toes and hair. It looks like those two were having a great time today. Love to see them all out frolicking in the sun.
Amy G. says
Poor Seana! I have to say watching Jamie run her ragged had me laughing out loud. Wonderful pictures. Thanks so much for posting them ; )
Chris says
This was so wonderful to see! Almost makes me want to get out and run around….Almost! 🙂 Happy Groundhog Day!! Thanks too for these great photos of our beauties, J.B.!