The day after a big party can sometimes be pretty mellow as the chimpanzees “recover” from all the excitement that comes with celebrating a birthday or holiday. But, thanks to Jeani Goodrich (who sponsored today in honor of her family) and her friend Tora, today was filled with more excitement as the chimps celebrated “Christmas in July.”
Celebrating Christmas in July is similar to celebrating Christmas in December. Stockings were hung, presents were wrapped and a lot of red and green streamers, decorations and blankets were spread throughout the enclosures. We also made sure to include foods that kept with the red and green holiday colors. Green onions, tomatoes, red peppers, brussel sprouts, kale and radishes were spread out in the Greenhouse and Young’s Hill for the chimps to forage at lunch.
The party setup in the Greenhouse just before the chimps entered.
Annie went straight for the presents before taking her cup of ice out to Young’s Hill to forage for more food.
Burrito doing what he does best…eating.
Foxie enjoyed her cup of ice (a good substitute for egg nog when it’s 90 degrees outside).
Jamie took her cup of ice to the windowsill.
Jody, wearing her festive sock, searched through the various Christmas enrichment items.
Missy searched through most of the Christmas stockings.
Negra dined on peppers, tomatoes and green onions before grabbing her cup of ice.
