Each day, caregivers put out carefully selected enrichment items into the enclosures for the chimpanzees to enjoy. Objects like clothing, crayons, magazines, paper, and kids toys are placed around to try and peak the chimps’ interests (or sometimes to just give them something to throw). There are two types of enrichment items that are an absolute requirement for each enclosure: Foxie’s dolls and Jamie’s boots. No area at the sanctuary is fully enriched without at least one cowboy boot and a Dora or troll doll.
This was such a moving post for me. The fact that these chimpanzees have such deeply developed personalities and characters is so clear in their unique preferences. It is such a clear indicator of the complexity and depth of these precious beings. It is also a testament to your love for them that you KNOW what things bring them happiness and then consistently provide these experiences for them. Love to the dear Cle Elum Seven and I huge thank you to their wonderful caregivers !! <3 <3
I’m with Donna. And I enjoyed each photo, especially the second to the last of Jamie in those hip high boots. Rock it Jamie!
I’m with Donna and Kathleen as well!! U all ROCK it! Gratitude flows to you and the chimps!!