Let’s talk about Burrito! This guy, he is seriously funny. Burrito seems to be a never-ending ball of energy these days. He has never been one to turn down a game, but recently it just seems like he is lighter. To be honest with you all it is exhausting, but in the best way! We caregivers may not have the same stamina as him, but we don’t care! If Burrito wants to play, we play! Seeing him truly “living his best life” feels like a breath of fresh air. Perhaps going through the things he has gone through this year is making him live life to the fullest. He is really an inspiration for me and I am sure for all of us really. Burrito is that bright light that everyone needs right now.
So, now that I am done with the sappy stuff. For those who may be new to the blog, enrichment is very important for chimps who live in captivity. Enrichment comes in many forms. For example, Honey B loves those giant rolls of construction paper. We will put that out for her to nest with or roll around in. We also put out enrichment everyday with a variety of different toys, dolls (of course), and other chimp approved materials. We have themed days so no day is the same. Monotony is boring! Enrichment can sometimes be social, like interacting with caregivers or saying hello to some neighboring chimps or cattle. Then there are things like food puzzles, where the chimps have to work to figure out the puzzle to get the nut or peanut butter. And let’s not forget the amazing Young’s Hill with all its climbing structures either! I hope you all enjoy this video of Burrito playing in a cardboard box!
Here is Mave working on a firehose cube:
I love this video. Every time I think Burrito couldn’t get more adorable, he does. Not having a playmate to bite his toes is no sweat off Burrito’s back. He just does it himself. Foxie’s hand in the x-ray box is also adorable. Nice multitasking Kelsi! Caregiver extraordinaire!
I know who is supposed to benefit from enrichment, but I’m sure it’s us humans who are ‘enriched’ by this wonderful crew! You can always rely on Burrito to be full on, but I laughed at Foxie letting her caregiver know in no uncertain terms what she wanted. Of course, the doll getting pushed through is the final demand! Wonderful as always…..I use the photos as my wallpaper on my iPad so I can look at all of them constantly. What could possibly give more happiness?
Haha Burrito driving a box car! Awesome so see Burrito sillyness and enjoying life;)
They had you multi-tasking today, Kelsi! I loved this, especially since his constant toe-tap kept the box shaking!
Near the end, I was flashing back to Willy B and his tub boat!
Oh, Burrito! You are just too cute! I hope that you will just play in and with your box and not try to get sent off as parcel postage. Trust me: your sanctuary home is one of the few places in these dreadful United States of Anthropospheric stupidity that does not suck. Enjoy your box instead — and your enriching social and natural environment instead.
Oh Tobin, you kill me. I might get a box for myself to hide in as my escape from the dreadful United States of Anthropospheric stupidity! 9:00pm tonight I will be enjoying my box, curled up in the fetal position.
I totally empathize with you! Oh the horrors of this Hallowe’en season…
Classic Jumbo Fun! Burrito is so silly. It’s like he can’t sit still. Jiggly foot grabbing toe bitting box him up and ship him to me please! Foxie is equally funny with her raspberries and demands for attention.
I was smiling at Burrito being so gentle with his box while obviously having so much fun! I wonder if he was so excited and happy he couldn’t contain it and had to nibble on his toes in joy. And Foxies raspberries and tapping ….when that didn’t get the results she wanted in comes the hand to tap inside by the camera…the doll was the last straw…got me actually LOLing! What a great was to start my day. Hugs to you caretakers and thank you.
Can Burrito be any more adorable ??
Question have you guys played music as an inrichment for the Chimps?