Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary for primates.

A Day in the Rainforest

by Elizabeth

Today’s enrichment theme is Rainforest Day, and we did our best to turn the sanctuary into a tropical paradise. Volunteer caregiver Becca arrived this morning with her arms full – she brought a giant roll of green paper for a canopy and many rolls of streamers.

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The chimpanzees enjoyed a breakfast forage in the greenhouse. They searched the forest for apples, oranges, peanuts, and primate chow.

Missy:

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Jamie:

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Negra:

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Foxie:

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Burrito:

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Annie, stockpiling some chow:

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  2. Kathleen says

    Love the tissue paper “flower” in back of Annie! Nice job gang, you amaze me with your creativity. I think people should do this to their workspace to enrich their days too! Who wouldn’t enjoy working for a day in a tropical rainforest?!