Archives for July 21, 2018

Cubby Holes

July 21, 2018 by Diana

Way back in 2010, we replaced a bunch of caged windows with chimp-proof glass. On the greenhouse (what we used to call the outdoor area) side of things, this created deep window sills that the chimpanzees appreciated right away.

Below is a flashback video from when the windows were first installed in 2010. You can see that the chimps were still working on getting the hang of navigating the space using the hanging fire hose.

Today, Burrito and Missy were each in their own cubby. The frames are tall enough for chimpanzees to sit in them:

Missy can even sit upright in the smallest of the windows that looks into the playroom loft:

Missy was using her private cubby time to sift through some nut and seed shells:

While Burrito decided to get REALLY comfortable in his sill:

In memory of Kevin Clark

July 21, 2018 by Katelyn

Shelley Winfrey sponsors this day each year in memory of her brother, Kevin Clark with these sentiments: “For my brother, who passed away…he would have loved the chimps.”

Shelley and her mother, Patty, are such good friends to the chimpanzees and we’re so thrilled to have them as part of our chimp family. We’re touched to be able to celebrate Kevin’s memory with them today.

Thank you, Shelley, for always holding the chimps in your heart and for all you do for them. We are all thinking of you and your family today and sending all good thoughts for comfort, peace and joyful memories.

Burrito: