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New iPad thanks to Apps for Apes! (and a plea for a chimp-proof case)

March 18, 2013 by Debbie

(UPDATE: Thank you Jody! We’ve got our case on the way! If you want to still support the fun iPad project—we could use some iTunes giftcards for cool apps! You can send an e-card to chimpsanctuarynw@gmail.com)

A few weeks ago, Orangutan Outreach reached out to us after seeing my blog post about wanting an iPad for Jamie (and the other chimps, too!) They have this great program called “Apps for Apes” (featured on NBC news) which has mostly been used in zoos and with orangutans. The Center for Great Apes is involved in the program and they are a sanctuary for both chimps and orangutans, but we’re the first sanctuary to be involved with only chimps. I’m really excited to see what apps they want to interact with the most! Orangutan Outreach raises awareness about orangutan conservation while also providing great enrichment for captive orangutans. Their project falls perfectly in line with what we have going on with Eyes on Apes, our advocacy group.

Here’s me (so excited!) with the iPad. I set a photo from today’s earlier blog post of Jody as the background:

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And here volunteer Deb and myself show Jamie and Foxie the iPad.

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web foxie jamie look at ipad

I can’t WAIT to be able to let the chimps touch the iPad themselves. First we need to have a durable case so we can safely have it against the fencing and the chimps won’t break it 🙂

J.B. has done a bit of research and this is what we’ve decided will be the best option: Life Jacket Waterproof Case. We’d like the case as well as the extra mounting bracket which is an additional cost. If someone would be willing to donate the case, the mounting bracket, (or both!) I would be forever thankful (and so would the chimps!)

Though we don’t know for sure exactly what will happen when they’re able to interact with it themselves, I imagine based on how enriching it is just to look at, that they’ll be very interested to touch it!

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  1. Jody says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I’m all over it, just need a shipping address!

  2. Sarah says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Wow, thanks so much Jody! Shipping address is 25351 State Highway 10, Cle Elum WA 98922-0952.

  3. Jody says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Ordered and on its way! I teach 6th graders with iPads, so let the learning begin with your 7! I’ll forward shipping info to you when I get it. So much fun!

    • Debbie says

      March 18, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks so much Jody!

  4. Monica says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    There is an app called Painting for (or with) Cats that the chimps might really enjoy. They swipe their fingers across the pad (there is a little mouse to attract cats) and it makes paintings on the screen. You can choose lots of different color pallets too.

    • Debbie says

      March 18, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      That sounds awesome! Thanks for the suggestion!

  5. Humphrey says

    March 19, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Jody , you rock! 🙂

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