Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
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It looks like it might be a White Christmas! While all the chimps were inside this morning I found Negra out in the Greenhouse alone. Negra was sitting by the raceway eating snow, she spent quite a bit of time out there. Negra really seemed to be enjoying her alone time! You might even notice her beet lips (I think they might have had some beets yesterday)…
Later, I found Burrito laying on a barrel looking out at the snow and stomping his feet:
We know Jamie and what she likes pretty well. It’s a great feeling to see her so happy with a gift we created just for her.
If you’ve been to our galas in Seattle (next year’s is June 15, 2019!), you might recognize some of the pieces that were included in her gift.
This special day of sanctuary was sponsored by Kailie Dombrausky and Josefine Holm “in honor of the love between Ryan Cunningham and Amanda Osborne and in celebration of their wedding. We wish you all the best of luck and love in the future! Josefine and Kailie”
Kailie and Josefine, thank you so much for including the chimpanzees in your celebration of Amanda and Ryan today!
Amanda (far right) is a former Central Washington University graduate student intern and current volunteer at the sanctuary:
All of us at the sanctuary wish Amanda and Ryan a beautiful day and lots of happiness in the years ahead!
Foxie is an expert in Jamie behavior. She knows how to get the boss to play and let loose and she is a loyal grooming partner. Today I caught Foxie using exaggerated play behavior to diffuse tension so she could eat a few nuts that we put out for a playroom forage.
Sylvia Gandolfo sponsored this beautiful solstice day for Carrie Miller and shared this beautiful message:
“Cheers to Carrie and all of the chimps on this winter solstice. May Carrie’s and the chimps’ days and hearts be filled with warmth from the love and compassion we all have for each other.”
Sylvia and Carrie, from our hearts, thank you for always holding the chimps in yours. Your support makes a lasting difference in their lives and now for those to come.
Carrie, we hope you have a wonderful day full of the enchantment and beauty this time of year can bring.
This fella:
Heavy rains and mild temperatures have changed the December landscape at the sanctuary. Last week’s snow has all but melted away and the chimps have been taking full advantage of Young’s Hill. All but Negra were eager to start their exploration first thing this morning.
Annie, Foxie, Missy, Jody:
Jody leading the charge:
Friends Missy and Annie:
Foxie:
Today was sponsored by Amanda Hahnemann in honor of her brother, Nathan Day, on his birthday!
Amanda, thank you so much for including the chimpanzees in your family celebration as you honor Nathan! All the primates here so appreciate you thinking of them!
Nathan, Happy Birthday! We hope you have the best birthday yet! Thank you for sharing it with the chimpanzees and for being part of making a difference in their lives.
Good friends, Burrito and Foxie:
