How did the chimpanzees celebrate Valentine’s Day? Well, with a party of course!
Volunteer caregivers Patti and Debbie prepared today’s breakfast smoothie and enrichment along with the help of staff member Elizabeth.
After we finished cleaning the Playroom (one of the chimps’ indoor enclosures), we laid out blankets in the shape of hearts on the floor and placed pomegranate seeds and organic red roses inside. We also hung three pink, heart-shaped pinatas with nuts inside and scattered the Valentine-themed cups and treat boxes (with nuts hidden inside) throughout the enclosure. Unfortunately, I accidentally erased all of the photos of the setup, so you’ll have to use your imagination for that or see if you can spot some of it in the following video taken today.
And here are a few photo highlights from today as well. Unfortunately, the setup photos weren’t the only ones I erased by accident; I also erased photos of Negra, Jody and Missy enjoying the party.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! And if you haven’t already, it’s not too late to Share the Love for the Cle Elum Seven! This Share the Chimp Love fundraiser will provide funds for the direct care of the chimpanzees now and will help with our plans for the future.
We can see a lot of LOVE went into planning this party and it looks like the Chimps felt every bit of it. Love the heart pinatas and the pink boot! Organic roses – wow! What a fun Valentine’s party for the sweet Chimps. Thank you to all of you for putting that together. Thanks for the wonderful pictures!
I always enjoy your piñatas …..did Negra get one? Love the organic long stemmed roses too, what a treat. Giggling over the’ Hot Stuff’ troll doll. Your parties always look like such fun and I am always impressed with all the love and special attention that goes into them. With all you do it’s no wonder you erased some photos by mistake!
Happy Heart Day! Love and kisses to everyone at CSNW.
Hi Kathleen. Believe it or not, our dear Negra was more concerned with the pomegranate seeds and juice that were spread out in the Playroom. Jody, Burrito and Missy got the pinatas.
Such a beautiful day! The Chimps must know they are loved!
Words can not express what wonderful things you do for the chimps, especially, on holidays. I love seeing their enthusiastic and inquisitive responses, as well. They put a smile on my face each time.