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Archives for August 2014

Foxie trying her hand at rock climbing

August 31, 2014 by Keri

Today we took advantage of the cooler weather and put the chimpanzee’s lunch out on Young’s Hill for them to forage. These forages often consist of pieces of vegetables, fruit and chow and we spread them around the hill for the chimpanzees to find. Sometimes we even put some of the food on top of the treat rock (one of the prominent features of Young’s Hill). Jamie and Burrito are the chimpanzees most likely to be seen climbing on the rock in search of food. But today, Foxie tried her hands (and feet) on the rock after all of the other chimpanzees had gone back inside. This is the first time I have seen Foxie on the treat rock!

Here she is sticking her arm in a hole to grab a few pieces of chow.
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Here she is trying to get in better position.
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She began traversing across the treat mound in search of more food.
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Once she got all of the food pieces, she began to prepare for her dismount from the treat rock.
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Finally, safe on the ground, she enjoyed the food she found on her climbing adventure.
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I also managed to capture Jody, with her mouth and hands full of red cabbage and brussel sprouts.
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Filed Under: Chimpanzee Behavior, Food, Foxie, Jody, Sanctuary Tagged With: chimp sanctuary, chimpanzee, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum 7, csnw, forage, Foxie, Jody, Sanctuary, young's hill

In memory of Bill and Ziggy

August 31, 2014 by Katelyn

Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Meg Lunnum in memory of Bill and Ziggy, the two chimpanzees who resided at Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California, for over 50 years. Meg is a long-time friend and supporter of all the primates (and bat population!) at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and does so much to care for, and educate others about, these special beings. Meg came to know of Bill and Ziggy while living in Eureka and she continued to follow their lives. She wishes to honor Bill and Ziggy today and share their history and memory with others.

Bill spent his childhood as a performer in a famous circus in Europe in the 1940’s, at one point performing for the Queen of England. At approximately the age of 11, Bill moved to the United States with his “trainer.” Bill became increasingly unsafe to handle and after a performance in Eureka, a discussion between a local reporter and Bill’s trainer led to Bill being purchased by the school children of Eureka for $300 so that he could retire at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Bill lived to be one of the oldest known chimpanzees in captivity and was believed to be at least 62 at the time of his death on June 26, 2007.

Ziggy spent his childhood performing in night clubs until he inevitably grew too strong for his “owner” to manage. In 1963, the city of Eureka rescued Ziggy from an animal shelter in the hopes he could live with Bill. Unfortunately, Bill and Ziggy were not able to be safely housed together and they lived in separate enclosures next to each other. Ziggy passed away in 1996 at the age of 40.

I could not locate a photograph of Ziggy, but here is handsome Bill :

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Meg also wished to share some information about the zoo’s tribute to Bill and Ziggy since their passing:

“Bill’s former exhibit has been converted into a tribute garden in honor of Bill and Ziggy. The garden features two fountains where their night quarters once were and a bronze statue of Bill stands between them along with his rope swing above.  The paths of the garden are lined with bricks inscribed with special messages to Bill and Ziggy and to other loved ones within the community and Bill’s ashes were placed under the engraved bricks.

On the walls are the stories and photographs of the lives of these remarkable chimpanzees as well as the 100-year history of the Sequoia Park Zoo.  Bill’s Garden is a special corner of the zoo where patrons reflect, reminisce and appreciate the story of these two animals who shared their lives with the community.”

Meg’s gift of sanctuary for the chimpanzees is one that is particularly dear to my heart. While their heartbreaking histories are not particularly unique to apes in captivity, Bill and Ziggy were the first chimpanzees I had the privilege to meet and I grew up visiting them throughout my childhood. Even as a very young child, as special as it felt to visit Bill and Ziggy, it was so clear to me that they were meant for different lives and I felt helpless witnessing the lack of human understanding that surrounded them at the time. I couldn’t be more thrilled to see their memory honored today. And I am so grateful for the growing awareness of the amazing individuals chimpanzees (and all animals) are and the progress and understanding we all continue to gain so that they may all one day live the lives they are meant to.

Meg, thank you so very much for remembering these special guys and for giving the chimpanzees a special day in their honor!  We are so grateful to you for all you do to make the world a better place for the special beings we share it with.

Learn more about the lives of Bill and Ziggy in this article and about apes in entertainment through our advocacy program, Eyes on Apes.

Filed Under: Sanctuary

All About Foxie

August 30, 2014 by Diana

Foxie, as you probably know, is quite the charmer. She is apparently also muse to several artists. Did you notice the Foxie theme in the Summer Biddin’ online auction? Take a look at the photo below that launched a thousand (ok, more like three) paintings:

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Original Foxie textured acrylic painting by Sandra Casti available in the Summer Biddin’ online auction: www.chimps.afrogs.org
Foxie watercolor in mat by Lynn Cornnish
Original Foxie watercolor in mat by Lynn Cornish available in the Summer Biddin’ online auction: www.chimpsnw.afrogs.org

 

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Print of Foxie from original painting by Laura Heggs available in the Summer Biddin’ online auction: www.chimpsnw.afrogs.org

 

In addition to those three Foxie-inspired art pieces, the below two pieces are also available for your bids!

Foxie Close-up
Foxie Close-up original watercolor in mat by Lynn Cornish available in the Summer Biddin’ online auction: www.chimpsnw.afrogs.org
This photo will go to the winning bidder printed on 16" x 16" metal by Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
This photo will go to the winning bidder printed on 16″ x 16″ metal by Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. www.chimpsnw.afrogs.org

 

And if that’s not enough Foxie for you (how could anyone have too much Foxie?), here are a few photos taken today, when Foxie was out with the gang foraging for lunch during a light shower. If you look closely, you can see the rain:

 

Foxie walking

Foxie in the grass

Foxie eating

Foxie by hammock

Happy bidding, everyone! The online auction ends Monday at 7:00pm PT

Filed Under: Food, Foxie, Fundraising, Sanctuary, Young's Hill Tagged With: auction, chimp, chimpanzee, csnw, forage, Foxie, Fundraising, northwest, Sanctuary, young's hill

Happy Birthday, Jessica!

August 30, 2014 by Katelyn

Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Jessica Larson! Today also happens to be Jessica’s 30th birthday and she shared the following message:

“I honor the chimps who have taught me so much about myself and my world on this day. May they enjoy 30 plus years of happiness and health in the sanctuary.”

We often hear from people how much the chimpanzees inspire them. Even people who have not had the opportunity to meet the chimps in person often share the profound difference they bring to their lives. We are so grateful that the chimpanzees are recognized not only as the special individuals they are, but for the value and significance of what they contribute to life, in no other way than just being themselves.

Jessica, thank you so much for honoring the chimpanzees on your own special day and for your generosity and compassion of gifting them with a day of sanctuary! All of us here at CSNW wish you the happiest of birthdays!!

Jamie bright eyes

Filed Under: Jamie, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day Tagged With: chimpanzee, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Jamie, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

No time to rest

August 29, 2014 by J.B.

I’ve lost track of how many times we’ve walked around Young’s Hill today. We started just after breakfast, with Jamie frantically gesturing towards the bin of boots in the kitchen, letting us know that is was time to begin the daily ritual. After exchanging one of my sneakers for a bright red cowboy boot, we set out together to patrol the perimeter of her two-acre enclosure. There was another walk before lunch, and then another just afterwards. Steph and Debbie went on a patrol with Jamie in mid-afternoon, and then I rejoined Jamie for another before dinner. As soon as dinner was over it was time to head out again for a couple more. And just a moment ago, at a little after 7pm, I handed my red cowboy boot to Diana, who will walk with Jamie as the sun starts to set. This might be the last, but somehow I doubt it.

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Filed Under: Jamie, Young's Hill Tagged With: chimpanzee, Jamie, mountains, northwest, rescue, Sanctuary, view

Gettin’ the Party Started

August 28, 2014 by Diana

Biddin‘ and Lovin’ has begun for our Summer Biddin’ online-only auction! There’s only four days for this quick and fun fundraiser that will provide money to care for the chimpanzees, so don’t delay!

We have one Producer and a few Directors for our Summer Lovin’ Party – thank you! We’re currently searching for Executive Producers and a lot more production help. Learn more in the video below and here.

 

Here are the top three Biddin’ items so far. Click through to get the details and place a bid:

One Week Stay at Kauai Beach Resort

Kauai Beach Resort

Thanks to donors Robert and Alisha Palmer

 

Chimpanzee Photo Quilt

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by Lisa Dieumegard

 

Missy and Annie

Giclee print on canvas

Missy and Annie print

by Margaret H. Parkinson

 

There are so many other great items to check out right now. Foxie inspired quite a bit of art for this auction.

Surprisingly, there are no bids on the Backstage Pass to the Sanctuary yet, but we know you’re just holding out.

Negra - Backstage Pass photo

 

Please help spread the word about Summer’ Biddin’ and Lovin‘ by sharing with your friends via email and social media, bid high and bid often, and help us throw a spectacular end-of-summer party!

Summer Biddin' banner

 

Filed Under: Annie, Fundraising, Party, Sanctuary Tagged With: summer biddin'

Jamie’s selfies

August 27, 2014 by Katelyn

Our day, and how smoothly things can be expected to go, is often made evident within the first few minutes of greeting the chimpanzees in the morning. Or more specifically, within the first few minutes of greeting Jamie. Like many of us, Jamie isn’t always a morning person. And she has no qualms about letting us know exactly where she stands. Or rather, where we stand. But the chimpanzees (or more specifically Jamie) have been happy and playful all day! The chimp house has been full of laughter, games of chase, wrestle and slap, and all around goofiness.

Of course, we caregivers want to bring out the cameras for such chimpanzee shenanigans. But Jamie has stringent rules about whether or not she will allow the paparazzi around, especially for close-ups. But today her good mood seemed to extend a lot of tolerance to us. She even nodded approvingly while checking out her “selfies.”

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“Upside-down-Jamie-on-a-barrel” is always a welcome sight and a sure sign she’s in a particularly playful mood. She spent the majority of the morning like this:

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And she was happy to keep taking “selfies.”

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Filed Under: Sanctuary

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