Intern caregiver Grace came up with this cool new enrichment puzzle for the chimps! This bag was originally a slow feeder bag for horses, but to make it into a chimp puzzle, we added fresh vegetables (in addition to hay), locked it closed, and hung it on Young’s Hill! Thanks to Grace for her brilliant idea, our supporters for purchasing everything we ever dream up on our Amazon Wish list, and JB for making it all come together today!
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Just simply BRILLIANT!! Big bravos to JB and Grace and you all…..hugs and love to you…..
Grace, this idea is pure genius! Love it, and it appears to be challenging too. And I have no idea how J.B. manages to make everything chimp-proof, genius as usual! Kudos to Jody for discovering the tomatoes, green onions and hay. Jamie looked as if she scored too. But did Missy find any tomatoes?! (Clearly Jody was enrichment enough for Burrito! 😉)
Fascinating video. Back views great for checking out body sizes of each chimp. Loved the lock being checked out. We don’t realize how STRONG everything must be to survive their strength. Great idea. They seemed amused until the treats were gone–then it was off to their next adventure..
I trust that Jody enjoyed this surprise for her birthday. I wish her a happy and healthy new year.