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Shadows on the hill

October 24, 2018 by Anna

There is nothing better than watching the chimpanzees go out for their first exploration of the day on Young’s Hill. Each new day in their outdoor enclosure is full of potential, and you can really sense the excitement that each chilly morning brings.

This time of year the chimps almost melt into the Autumn shadows as they explore the upper reaches of their home. For a little while after breakfast, I could only spot them by a rustle of tall sand colored grass and the shake of bamboo branch.

Eventually the chimps headed back inside to build nests and take their post-meal naps.
Jody:

Missy:

Annie:

On another note, it’s hard to believe, but the painters are arriving very soon! This week we have to pick out our new exterior and interior colors for Phase 1 of our expansion! Here’s Diana looking at this monster stack of color choices.

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  1. Dorie says

    October 24, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    I love the colour palette you are choosing from. A pale yellow would be my choice. It’s always cheerful.

  2. Linda says

    October 24, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    yay, I had a twelve hour day at work, but there’s a chimp post to come home to! 😀
    Yellow’s nice, but on the other hand………a pale grey with a touch of lavender is a soothing color,..would it keep someone’s need to display at bay, and let Neggie sleep in in the mornings?

  3. Kathleen says

    October 24, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    Beautiful photos Anna. And Diana’s fan guide is set to colors that match the colors of the day on Young’s Hill! Best of luck with the completion of the finals stages of Phase One. Thinking of you with excitement!

  4. Elaine Reininger says

    October 25, 2018 at 3:03 am

    “Chimps melting into the autumn shadows” “…only spotting them by a rustle of tall sandcolored grasses” what a poetic and beautiful way to describe your observations, Anna. I never cease to be amazed at what wonderful writers your caretakers are.

  5. Elaine Reininger says

    October 25, 2018 at 3:06 am

    “Chimps melting into the autumn shadows” “…only spotting them by a rustle of tall sand-colored grasses”. What a vivid picture you paint with your words, Anna. It never ceases to amaze me what great writers you caretakers are.

  6. Merle says

    October 25, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Beautiful pictures. Humans need to learn how to enjoy their environment as the Chimps enjoy theirs.

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