The Cle Elum Seven are celebrating freedom today! Not long ago, they spent their holidays in lab cages. Today they foraged on Young’s Hill, lounged in the warm greenhouse, and played with friends.
We kicked off the day with a party in the greenhouse this morning. Volunteer caregivers Denice and Patti brought food and decorations. Fruit smoothie was set out in tiny plastic shot glasses, and we put out paper trays of apples, grapes, berries, and melon.
Burrito:
Negra:
Jody:
Annie:
Missy:
Jamie:
Later we served a special holiday lunch of vegan hot dogs, dill pickles, and bell peppers stuffed with pasta salad. We do our best to keep the chimpanzees healthy by limiting their diet almost entirely to fresh produce, but we thought we’d splurge a little today.
Everyone gathered as Patti got ready to serve:
Foxie:
Negra:
Annie:
Missy:
Burrito:
Thanks again to Jody Maxey for thinking of the chimps and sponsoring today. Happy 4th, everyone!
Just wish I could have been there! Glad everyone had a great day!
Negra looks so HAPPY, her eyes are twinkling! And look at that photo of Jamie and what I assume is a pinata — what focus! Looks like a great day!
Love them all, Love all the pics and the looks on their faces….priceless
This made my 4th of July <3
The Cle Elum Seven are priceless. I thank you so much for sharing them. The pictures, updates and their happiness make me smile.
I think that might be a smile on Neggie’s face. I know there is a smile on mine.
They looked like they were having a lot of fun! Happy Independence to the Cle Elum 7!
Great photos too! 😉
Everyone looks so happy! It looks like a fun Fourth of July with friends. Viewing this was the best part of my holiday.
Well deserved, much enjoyed sweet sweet freedom! I hope this is possibly the last year that so many still languish in labs!!
Happy 4th of July to the Cle Elum 7! Wonderful photos. They all look so happy! 🙂
They look ecstatic with a little vegan hot dog! What a treat! You’re so good to them.