At Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest we take parties pretty seriously, and on this day, we have two occasions to celebrate: Halloween and Jamie’s 36th birthday. Consequently, we went a little wild with the festivities today.
The chimpanzees are lucky to have some really great friends, and today we want to thank three of them in particular for making the day so special. Supporter Jayne Roepke mailed us several boxes full of the most fun and creative enrichment for today’s party (and treated the chimps to some delicious and festive party food!); Lisa Stuverud sponsored today in Jamie’s honor; and volunteer caregiver Stephanie brought some more party decorations, food, and enrichment, including this hand-carved birthday/Halloween pumpkin:
The pumpkin was the star of the show, as you’ll see in the video below. But first, some photos of the party this morning.
Negra with a gift bag:
and with a chunk of the giant pumpkin:
Jody enjoying some cran-pomegranate juice:
and deconstructing one of the cute ghost pinatas that Jayne sent:
Jody also loved the giant pumpkin:
Foxie with the giant pumpkin (are you sensing a theme?):
Burrito taking a brief break from foraging:
Annie drinking some juice:
And if you’re wondering about Jamie, the birthday girl, she thoroughly enjoyed the festivities. Here she is looking cool with a party straw:
foraging for berries:
inspecting some new presents:
and treating herself to a “martini”:
One of the highlights of the day was watching the chimps dig into the pumpkin. They all eventually had their turns at it, but Negra was the first to enjoy the spoils.
If you’re signed up to receive our e-newsletter, you know that we’re holding a competition to see which chimpanzee can get the most Chimpanzee Pals by the end of the year. Wish Jamie a happy 36th birthday by signing up to be her Pal today!
Happy Jamieween, everyone!
Nancy says
I never tire of watching the chimps explore new things…especially food!
Karen says
What a great treat for them! Spaghetti squash might be fun too…
Cody Marie Phoenix says
They must LOVE their party days! I know we love to watch them and gaze lovingly at the photos! I know it’s a little late Queen Jamie, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 😀
Felicity says
A very happy birthday to The Big, Bad, Boss!!! 🙂 Thanks to all the special birthday-fairies (staff, volunteer & supporter!) for making sure Jamie had a fab party! And I know it was Jamie’s , but that video of Neggy was adorable. Such a beautiful face. Sigh…
Kathleen says
As always I am late to comment. I sat around all day on 10/31 peeping in to see what you were up to for Halloween-Jamie-Day and since I’m on the east cost, I was way ahead of you. Then my computer crashed! I just got it back and the first thing I did was dash to your blog to see what type of party you had. Really!
I am laughing out loud. Not sure who is funnier, the silly chimps or all of you for throwing such a fun and festive event! (Some day I would love to meet you all, I know we’d have blast together) So happy Jamie’s birthday was a smashing success. Who knew pumpkins were such fun?!